MenuRenewable energy has really started to overtake fossil fuels, especially solar power. It is available for most businesses or homeowners to install. If your premises get direct sunlight for a few hours a day, and most do, it means that solar is always going to be a sustainable source of energy to utilise. Following our […]
Fully electric cars currently only pay Company Car Tax of just 1% in 2021/2022 and only 2% in 2022/2023. So, it is more appealing to employees, to likely want to swap their company cars for electric. A benefit to business is hopefully fuel bills will be reduced and as there are fewer moving parts, less maintenance […]
It’s expected in the construction trade to have a professional picture to show your fleet and staff. It’s always so hard to find the time to get everyone together, but last week we managed a photo shoot of the team and company vehicles at Holton Lee, based on Holton Heath with Blades Media. It’s a hidden-away little spot that […]
We are currently in the middle of the largest revolution in motoring since Henry Ford’s first production line started in 1913. Electric vehicles (EV) are likely to take over quicker than we originally thought. Due to many governments around the world setting targets to ban the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles, its given momentum and force to […]
Last week was ‘Mental Health Awareness Week 2021’ and the theme for this year was ‘Nature’. We decided to raise awareness by seeing how many hours we spent outside doing physical activity after work and at the weekend! Types of activity ranged from going for a run, walk, swim, golf, paddle boarding etc! Why […]
This week is National Gardening Week, the UK’s biggest celebration of gardening. It helps raise awareness of the benefits that gardens and gardening can have on people’s lives. It is also to help inspire more people, especially the next generation of gardeners, to experience the joy of having lovely outdoor spaces. As we spend more […]
Government’s Kickstart Scheme After a long wait, we have finally been able to proceed with the Government’s Kickstart Scheme! We are delighted to have been able to offer a new role during these challenging times. The scheme was a great opportunity for the business as it allowed there to be a totally new role created. If it were not for the Kickstart, […]
With the PRS deadline of April 2021 fast approaching, NICEIC have engaged with the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to obtain clear guidance for electrical contractors, landlords and tenants regarding compliance during COVID-19. A summary of our findings can be seen below: HAS COVID-19 PROMPTED A CHANGE TO THE PRS LEGISLATION? […]
There are going to be a lot of people out there with little hope for future jobs due to the pandemic. Many fit into the 16-25 age bracket for apprenticeship opportunities. It is never too late for a career change! In October 2020, GF Electrical took on two new apprentices. One was David, who is 24. As David is an ‘older’ apprentice, we asked how he felt when applying, after all, most apprenticeships tend to target […]
GF Electrical Ltd started the year 2020 with a list of positive goals for the growth of the company; recruit more engineers and a new apprentice, get a new website up and running, and address our office space. With an increase in staff and mangers over the last few years it was getting a little tight! The breaks were slammed on when the whole world was affected by COVID 19 and like everyone, when the UK […]
