We are delighted that yesterday UKAS recommended that we maintain our EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for CWCT Hose and spraybar testing for another year.

Speaking about yesterday’s news, company founder and managing director, Patrick Barry said, “I am delighted for the team that we are able to continue our UKAS accreditation into 2023.”

With over twenty-five years of industry experience, LFT Maintenance are a leading UK-based commercial building maintenance and facade specialists. We undertake Hose and Spray bar tests to CWCT, NHBC and AAMA standards and provide UKAS accredited certification. 

From CWCT Water Testing to Pull Testing, discover LFT’s full range of services by talking to our team today.

Harry learnt quickly and was keen to gain experience and qualifications. The decision to retain him at 3 months was easy; he was trained in Health and Safety Awareness, Manual Handling, Working at Height and Asbestos Awareness and it was clear he wanted to improve his skill set. In October 20 he undertook an IPAF course, and it was becoming clear that he had good IT skills.

In July 21 the decision was made to start training Harry to become a lead tester with a longer-term view to him having an apprentice work for him. With careful tuition, supervision and guidance from our Water Testing Trainer and the office staff re the paperwork and process he quickly reached the point where he was competent to undertake UKAS Water Testing as a Laboratory Team Leader; the paperwork was submitted for his CSCS Skilled Worker Card. After receiving the card, he has successfully undertaken tests for the company in London, Manchester, Cambridge, and Bristol. It has been fascinating watching a shy youngster develop into a strong, confident member of our team in such a short time and at such a young age.

Harry in Cambridge, warm, head down, monitoring the time and inspecting for water inside the building rather than being the one outside in the cold spraying the water! Developing yourself has lots of benefits?

Covid-19 has impacted all areas of the construction industry.  Constructionline and Build UK have, in collaboration, produced an infographic to show the direct impacts of Covid on our industry by asking almost 8,000 Constructionline members to complete a survey about their own experiences within the workplace over the last 17 months.

In the survey, 86% of members said that their business had been affected, with 62% of businesses needing to suspend operations as a result of Covid-19, with an overall estimated cost to the Constructionline Supplier Community at £2.9 billion.*

If you wish to view the full article and infographic by Constructionline and Build UK, visit the Constructionline website at https://www.constructionline.co.uk/insights/news/builduk-covid-19-infographic/

Constructionline and Build UK 2021, The Impacts of Covid-19 across the Construction Industry, viewed 12 August 2021, <https://www.constructionline.co.uk/insights/news/builduk-covid-19-infographic/ >

For a recent emergency call out to Bristol’s busy Temple Quay area, our team removed and replaced a shattered glass panel from the One Glass Wharf office.

To allow the cranes to move the 1.7m x 4m glass panels – and for our specialised glazing team to conduct the procedure safely – we were able to close down Avon Street and resolve the emergency accordingly on behalf of our client, Knight Frank.

In situations such as these, we are always able to assist outside of office hours.

Currently, we are proud to be able to provide two services that are eco-friendly alternatives, and which leave a limited carbon footprint in comparison to more traditional methods.

Industrial Abseiling

Industrial abseiling, which uses no power, offers a greener solution than MEWPS. It is also cost-effective and our IRATA trained abseilers can reach areas of difficult access quickly and can promptly begin the necessary work required – without the need for road closures, expensive scaffolding, powered access platforms, or causing disruptions for the residents on-site and passing pedestrians.

Pure Water System

A pure water system is the fastest and most efficient way to clean a façade, as well as being environmentally friendly due to the complete absence of chemicals. It requires no drying time and leaves no deposits – guaranteeing streak-free results, as well as saving time, money, and the environment.