BESA Highlights Building Safety Act Gaps; Gel-clear Ensures Full Compliance

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The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has released findings showing a lack of client engagement with the Building Safety Act, particularly regarding compliance in areas not classified as Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs). Despite the Act being in force since 2022, clients are reportedly unaware of their responsibilities, with contractors facing mounting pressure to prioritize cost and speed over safety and quality.
BESA’s meetings with members revealed several key challenges:

Lack of Client Awareness: Many clients erroneously believe the Act applies only to the construction industry …

Are you tired of dealing with costly and recurring maintenance expenses for your refrigerated display cabinet drains? Look no further! In this insightful article, we will delve into the importance of following drainage installation standards and how it can save you a significant amount of money in the long run. From preventing blocked drains to avoiding costly repairs, adhering to these standards ensures that your drainage system functions optimally, reducing the need for constant maintenance. We will explore the key aspects of proper drainage installation, such as slope and gradient, …

Local food and retail drainage experts, Gel-Clear, celebrated their 10th business anniversary in Darwen on the 17th of September 2022. They will host a celebration for industry guests and customers on the 29th of September. The celebration will take place at Astley Bank Hotel and Conference Centre and include a three-course meal, party, and disco with X factor finalist, “Bupsy’ performing a Tina Turner tribute.
The owner of Gel-Clear discovered a company with a patented solution for biofilms in nuclear bunker drinking water tanks. He partnered with them to create a tablet-based solution and formed Gel-Clear Ltd in 2012. …

The youngest baby boomers are now in their late 50s, and many are starting to eye retirement. This is hitting the HVACR industry particularly hard, as these older technicians have a vast amount of knowledge, which they will take with them when they retire. In addition, there are simply not enough younger workers interested in pursuing a career in HVACR to take their place.
The labor shortage has been an ongoing problem in the HVACR industry for decades, but with the impending wave of retirements, it will likely get worse in the coming years. This may lead …

New to market foaming condensate drain cleaner

Gel-clear are proud to launch the industries first non-hazardous drain cleaner for HVACR condensate drains. A safe alternative to acid/alkaline/caustic cleaners, it is formulated to kill biofilm forming bacteria in the overground condensate drains while cleaning and unblocking drains.

Condensate drains beneath the cabinet have always escaped the reach of conventional drain cleaning methods, all too often engineers will use caustic/acid/alkaline based drain cleaners as a last resort, and at risk to both themselves and the equipment they work on. The need for an appropriate …