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Commercial lighting design
Getting the lighting design correct for your office or commercial premises is really important. Well-designed lighting can have a positive impact not just on the operation of your business but also on the health, wellbeing and productivity of your staff. In retail and hospitality buildings, for example, the right lighting can create an inviting ambience […]
Trusted electrical contractors for our clients
Over the 30 years since DRF was founded, we’ve built up a strong reputation as skilled and trusted electrical contractors. We are seen as a reliable and safe pair of hands who can turn our expertise to all kinds of work across a range of industries. We have established excellent relationships with our clients, and […]
How to find the right commercial electrician for your project
When it comes to finding the right commercial electrician to carry out work at your business premises, there are a number of important factors to consider which will ensure it is carried out as smoothly as possible. Here are some tips to help you find the right commercial electrician for your project. 1. Credentials It’s […]
Electrical compliance: what businesses need to know
Electrical compliance is hugely important for all businesses. Business owners and employers have a legal responsibility to ensure their premises are safe for their employees, visitors and customers. Electrical installations in commercial and industrial premises are required by law to meet certain safety and performance criteria laid out in British Standards (BS) 7671 and employment […]
Electrical work in listed buildings and period properties
Electrical work in listed buildings is one of the specialisms offered by our team here at DRF Electrical. Many listed buildings are period properties with a long history, so working on them can be challenging and time consuming, requiring a different approach and additional expertise. However, it can also be interesting and rewarding to be […]
Electric vehicle charging points: What you need to know
As the country moves towards the widespread use of electric vehicles, 2022 saw further growth in both sales of electric vehicles and installations of electric vehicle (EV) charging points. The increase comes as we head ever closer to the 2030 target set by the UK Government to ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars […]
How to save on office electricity bills
Energy costs are a huge area of concern at the moment for all of us. If you have an office, you may be looking at ways to make savings by cutting energy use. Savings can be made fairly easily on your office electricity bills. The amount of energy we use largely depends on habit and […]
How can an electrical contractor help your business?
As a certified specialist in designing, installing and maintaining electrical systems, an electrical contractor can help your business in a number of ways. An electrical contractor usually works on commercial and industrial projects for clients in a range of sectors. They often work as part of a team of contractors on larger residential or commercial […]
A look back on projects from 2022
We’ve been busy during 2022 with a variety of electrical projects for both longstanding and new clients. Our work has taken us around the UK to some exciting developments as well as refurbishment and expansion schemes. Here we take a look at some of our projects from 2022. Retail sector As experienced electrical contractors for […]
What are the benefits of LED lighting?
LED lighting is gradually replacing traditional incandescent, neon and compact fluorescent lighting in commercial, industrial and residential premises because of its many benefits. LEDs (light emitting diodes) offer a cost-effective and sustainable solution for a variety of commercial and industrial spaces, from warehouses to retail premises. LED technology has developed so much in the last […]