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Expert insights on commercial electrical services, solar PV, EV charging, fire safety, and compliance — written for facilities managers, procurement teams, and project leads.
What Is Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and Why Your Building Needs It
What is PPM for electrical systems? Coverage, frequency, cost savings vs reactive maintenance, and how a PPM programme keeps your building compliant.
4 April 2026 · Wire Now Team
Three-Phase Power for Commercial Properties: When You Need It and What's Involved
When does a commercial property need three-phase power? Single vs three-phase explained, DNO upgrade process, timelines, and cost factors.
2 April 2026 · Wire Now Team
Solar PV for Warehouses and Industrial Units: A Practical Guide
Is your warehouse suitable for solar panels? Roof assessment, system sizing, ROI expectations, and battery storage options explained for industrial buildings.
31 March 2026 · Wire Now Team
Planning EV Charging for Multi-Tenant Commercial Buildings
How to install EV chargers in shared commercial car parks. Load management, landlord vs tenant responsibilities, billing, and future-proofing explained.
28 March 2026 · Wire Now Team
Electrical Compliance for London Commercial Properties: A Landlord's Checklist
What electrical compliance do you need for a London commercial property? EICR, emergency lighting, fire alarms, PAT testing, and penalties explained.
26 March 2026 · Wire Now Team
How to Choose a Commercial Electrician: The Facilities Manager's Guide
Expert guide to choosing a commercial electrician. NICEIC accreditation, what to ask, red flags, and how to compare quotes. Written for facilities managers.
24 March 2026 · Wire Now Team
Commercial Solar PV Regulations: G98 vs G99, MCS & DNO Approval Explained
Understand the difference between G98 and G99, when you need DNO approval, and why MCS certification matters for commercial solar PV in the UK.
21 March 2026 · Wire Now Team
The Complete Guide to Commercial Solar PV Installation in the UK (2026)
Complete UK guide to commercial solar PV in 2026. Costs, ROI calculations, G98/G99 regulations, MCS certification, and planning permission explained.
19 March 2026 · Wire Now Team
Our Training Partnership with Learn Trade Skills
How Wire Now's partnership with Learn Trade Skills is building the next generation of qualified electricians — from City & Guilds training in Cheshunt to real commercial project experience.
17 March 2026 · Wire Now Team
EICR Testing for Commercial Properties: Frequency, Fines & What to Expect
How often do commercial properties need an EICR? Understand testing frequency, C1/C2/C3 codes, penalties up to £40k, and what the inspection involves.
17 March 2026 · Wire Now Team
Commercial EV Charging Installation: The Complete UK Guide (2026)
Complete guide to commercial EV charging in the UK. Workplace grants up to £500/socket, installation requirements, load management, and multi-tenant solutions.
12 March 2026 · Wire Now Team
The Complete Guide to Commercial Fire & Electrical Compliance in 2026
Everything facilities managers need to know about UK commercial electrical compliance in 2026 — from BS 5839-1:2025 fire alarm changes to EICR testing and emergency lighting updates.
10 March 2026 · Wire Now Team
Emergency Lighting Compliance 2026: What Facilities Managers Need to Know
New BS 5266-1 emergency lighting standards take effect in 2026. LED upgrades, testing requirements, and fire alarm integration explained for commercial buildings.
7 March 2026 · Wire Now Team
Workplace EV Charging Grants 2026: How to Claim Up to £500 Per Socket
The Workplace Charging Scheme grant increases to £500 per socket from April 2026. Eligibility, requirements, and how to apply before the scheme ends in March 2027.
5 March 2026 · Wire Now Team
BS 5839-1:2025: What the New Fire Alarm Standard Means for Your Building
BS 5839-1:2025 replaced the 2017 standard on 30 April 2025. Here's what changed — VADs, fire-resistant cable, documentation rules — and what facilities managers need to do now.
3 March 2026 · Wire Now Team
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