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Practical guides on the engineering questions we get asked most — EICR preparation, PPM strategy, PLC service intervals, control panel procurement. Written by the team on the tools.
Compliance
Engineering Myth #1: Does Preventative Maintenance Always Save Money?
Looking at whether scheduled maintenance truly cuts costs, or if there are cases where a run-to-failure approach makes better financial sense for industrial equipment.
15 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Operations
PPM vs reactive maintenance: the true cost of running it to failure
The real cost of reactive maintenance rarely shows up on the maintenance line of a P&L, it hides in downtime, overtime, scrap, energy and shortened asset life. Here's how to compare fairly and decide where a planned programme actually earns its keep.
5 Feb 2026 · 9 min read
Controls & Automation
How often should you service a PLC? A practical UK guide
PLCs are often the least-maintained asset on a modern production line â because they seem to just work. Here's what "servicing" a PLC actually means, how often you should be doing it, and the signs your controller needs attention right now.
5 Feb 2026 · 8 min read
Compliance
EICR checklist for industrial premises: what to prepare, what to expect
A practical, UK-focused guide to preparing your factory or commercial site for an Electrical Installation Condition Report and what electricians look at, what the observation codes mean, and how to keep the disruption minimal.
5 Feb 2026 · 8 min read
Electrical
Choosing a control panel builder: what to look for and what to avoid
A well-built control panel is invisible for a decade. A badly-built one is a headache the day it's energised. Here's how to evaluate a UK panel builder before you place the order â and the questions worth asking every quote.
5 Feb 2026 · 8 min read
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