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ElectriQL is thrilled to announce that our Finance Manager, Liam Harris has recently achieved his Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Qualification Level 4. Liam has been with us for over 8 years and over his time at ElectriQL, has worked through levels 2,3 and 4 of his AAT Qualifications.

The 28th Conference of the Parties, or COP28, is set to be a pivotal moment in the ongoing global effort to combat climate change.

What difference does it make to local charities to have support from service providers such as ElectriQL?

In the wake of a some would say, controversial, COP26 we spoke to Managing Director, Richard McCabe about the impact the discussions at COP26 will have on the electrical industry at large as well as the sustainability efforts already being made and planned for by ElectriQL…

The damage that office fires can cause is underestimated, with over half of small businesses being forced to close in the 12 months following a fire due to the extreme levels of disruption that’s been caused. Do you know how to keep your business safe?

Fires need 3 things to start, a source of ignition (heat), a source of fuel (something that burns) and oxygen.

• Sources of ignition include heaters, lighting, naked flames, electrical equipment, smokers paraphernalia and anything else that gets very hot or causes a spark.

A new name

As you may already be aware we recently announced our new branding and name change, now operating under ElectriQL, which is comprised of both ElectriQL for lighting services and ElectriQL for compliance services. As our Managing Director Richard McCabe explained in the announcement blog;

Your electrical wiring at home and at your office or workplace should be checked regularly. The reason for this is because electrical faults account for at least 54.4% of all fires in the UK. Take a look at our 7 signs that mean you have a problem with your electrical wiring:

Shift work has become a reality in our 24-7 society. Exposing night staff to the right light can have big implications for productivity and morale within a warehouse.

Working night shifts can have a detrimental impact on your health. Common problems are:

• Insufficient and restless sleep developing into chronic tiredness.

• Difficulty in going to sleep

• Drowsiness and a decrease in alertness during the night shift.

ElectriQL, a key player in the lighting and compliance industry has today revealed new branding and plans to relocate to a beautiful new office space in Hermitage, near Thatcham, Berkshire. ElectriQL will now operate as ElectriQL, which will be comprised of both ElectriQL for lighting services and ElectriQL for compliance services. When discussing the reasons for re-branding from ElectriQL to ElectriQL, Managing Director Richard McCabe states;

The importance of compliance can’t be ignored. The workplace focus on regulations and compliance has intensified recently with the risk of heavy fines and bad press increasing.

ElectriQL is thrilled to announce that after a great deal of hard work, commitment and determination, our Finance Manager Antony Gudgeon has passed his ACCA qualification! We are incredibly proud of this achievement and delighted to also announce that Antony has been promoted to ‘Associate Director of Finance’ with immediate effect.

We sat down with Antony to discuss his studies, as well as ElectriQL’s input and what the future holds. As Antony explains;

ElectriQL has recently revitalised its certification process using EasyCert, a piece of software that gives our engineers the opportunity to easily produce a range of certificates including;