MIDFIX

🔩 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀 A recent site visit revealed a clear example of edge distance failure. It’s a timely reminder of how crucial it is to follow edge distances and centre spacings for anchors in building services installations. So, why is this so important? When using 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀 —such as through bolts or drop-in anchors—they exert significant stress on the substrate. Without proper spacing, this stress can lead to 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲, compromising the entire installation. 📐 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 🔵 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: Ensure anchors are positioned far enough from the edge of the slab to avoid cracking or weakening the substrate. 🟡 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: Maintain sufficient distance between adjacent anchors to prevent overlapping stress zones. 📋 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Technical documentation from manufacturers will always specify the required edge distances and centre spacings. These guidelines aren’t optional—they are essential for maintaining the integrity and safety of your installations. 💡 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆: Make sure your team adheres to these guidelines every time. Ignoring them isn’t just risky; it could result in costly rework or even system failure. Have you encountered challenges with edge distances or centre spacings in your projects? Share your thoughts below—let’s discuss how we can ensure safer, more compliant installations. 👇

🎙️ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠&𝗘 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗜𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 🎧 In this episode, we sat down with Dave Yeoman from Lindapter International to dive into a topic that’s fundamental to safe and efficient construction: 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀. With decades of experience in the construction industry, Dave brings deep technical insights into: 🔩 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 How to select the correct fixings for specific decking profiles and why it’s critical to avoid mistakes like over-tightening or using fixings incorrectly in dynamic load situations. 📋 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 The importance of adhering to industry standards like BS 8539 and how the Building Safety Act is shaping modern construction practices. 🛠️ 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 We discuss how getting all stakeholders involved early in the project can improve planning, compliance, and outcomes, and why the "golden thread of information" is vital for ensuring competence across the supply chain. 💡 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 From digitising compliance processes to improving safety standards, technology is playing a pivotal role in modernising the industry. This episode is packed with practical advice and insights for M&E contractors and construction professionals who want to stay ahead in an evolving landscape. 🎥 Watch the full episode to discover how careful planning, technical precision, and compliance can drive better safety, sustainability, and efficiency in construction. 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀! 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 👇

🎥 𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗜𝗗𝗙𝗜𝗫 As we close out another year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on 2024—a year defined by focus, resilience, and adaptability. It’s been a time of challenges for the construction sector, but also one of opportunities, growth, and collaboration. We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been part of our journey this year: ✨ 𝗧𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀: Thank you for your trust and continued partnership. 🤝 𝗧𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: Your support and collaboration have been invaluable. 👷♀️ 𝗧𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗜𝗗𝗙𝗜𝗫 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺: Your hard work and dedication continue to drive us forward. As we look to 2025, we’re excited about what’s ahead. Early in the new year, we’ll be unveiling two major investments that we believe will make a significant impact on the M&E industry. For now, we wish you all a well-deserved break as we prepare for another year of growth, innovation, and opportunity. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! 🎉 Take a moment to watch our year-end message, and feel free to share your reflections or thoughts in the comments below. 💬 👇

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗫-𝗥 🏗️ Rooftop plant installations are no longer just an add-on; they’ve become a key feature in modern construction. But with this trend comes the need for smarter, faster, and more cost-effective support solutions. That’s where 𝗠𝗫-𝗥 steps in—a modular, non-penetrative roof support system that redefines simplicity and efficiency for rooftop installations. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗠𝗫-𝗥? 🔧 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 MX-R is modular and adjustable, providing tailored solutions without over-engineering—saving you time, materials, and headaches. 💷 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 Avoid high costs associated with traditional welded frames. MX-R minimises upfront costs while eliminating the need for highly skilled labour. ⏱️ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 No welding. No custom fabrication. Just quick, easy assembly that slashes on-site labour time. 🌍 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 With design-optimised components, MX-R reduces material waste and supports sustainable construction practices. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗫-𝗥 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Traditional methods often fall short when it comes to managing the complexity of rooftop installations. MX-R simplifies the process, ensuring projects run smoother without compromising on quality or compliance. How do you handle the challenges of rooftop installations? Let’s trade insights below! 💬

𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠&𝗘 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗠𝗫® 💡 Designing M&E support brackets doesn’t have to be a time-consuming, guesswork-filled process. Enter the 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗠𝗫® 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 —a cutting-edge tool that puts the power of precise, compliant bracket design at your fingertips. So, what is it? 🤔 dynaMX® is an 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 that simplifies the design process and, most importantly, provides 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱. Here’s how it works: 🔹 𝟱 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗠𝗫®: 【1】 𝗗𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Input the overall dimensions of the bracket, including the centres between brackets. Tailor every detail to meet your exact requirements. 【2】 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: Add the services your bracket will support, from electrical containment to mechanical pipework, accommodating up to three layers. 【3】 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲: Specify the substrate you’re working with—concrete or composite decking—ensuring compatibility from the start. 【4】 𝟯𝗗 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: Generate an interactive 3D model of your bracket design. Rotate it, interrogate it, and refine every aspect. 【5】 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Get a detailed report providing the evidence you need to prove that your bracket is fit for purpose and capable of supporting the required load. ⚙️ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗠𝗫® 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿: 🔵 Eliminate uncertainty with load-tested, compliant designs. 🟡 Save time and streamline your process with a tool that’s intuitive and precise. 🔵 Deliver confidence to your team, clients, and stakeholders with clear evidence of performance. 💬 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗠𝗫® 𝘆𝗲𝘁? What challenges do you face in designing M&E brackets? Share your thoughts below! 👇 🎥 Watch the video for a quick walkthrough of how dynaMX® works. Ready to transform your next project? The link to explore more is in the comments!

🔩 𝗜𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀? 🤔 Anchors might be small components, but their role in M&E installations is anything but minor. In fact, they are often the 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 when it comes to preventing structural failure. 𝗦𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁? 🔎 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 【1】 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 🟡 Anchors are often treated as commodity items, chosen last-minute or based on cost, not performance. 🟡 Poor selection or installation can lead to failure, compromising the entire structure and safety. 【2】 𝗕𝗦 𝟴𝟱𝟯𝟵:𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟮 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔵 Outlines responsibilities across the supply chain: from designers to suppliers, installers, and supervisors. 🔵 Ensures anchors are selected, installed, and tested following best practices. 🔵 Requires all anchors in safety-critical applications to be 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱. 【3】 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 🟡 Safety: Improper installation or unsuitable anchors can cause catastrophic failures. 🟡 Accountability: Stakeholders, including specifiers and contractors, can face legal consequences if compliance isn’t met. 🟡 Efficiency: Following BS 8539 reduces rework, delays, and long-term costs. 🔧 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 🔵 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗘𝗧𝗔-𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀 wherever available. These have been rigorously tested for performance and reliability. 🔵 Ensure 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 to follow manufacturer guidelines and understand BS 8539 standards. 🔵 Document every step, from selection to installation, for clear traceability and evidence. 💬 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲? Is it a priority on your projects, or do you think it needs more attention? Let’s discuss! 👇

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝗔 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲? 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. 📜 In the latest episode of the 𝗠&𝗘 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗜𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, Joseph Lloyd from Paddeco breaks down the 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 and highlights some crucial points you might not know. Here’s what Joseph explains in this segment: 📜 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝗔 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 It’s not just the Building Safety Act we need to focus on. Part 2A introduces clear obligations: 🔵 𝟭𝟭𝗔 – Competence requirements for clients 🔵𝟭𝟭𝗙 – Skills, knowledge, experience, and behaviours (SKEB) required for roles 🔵𝟭𝟭𝗛 & 𝟭𝟭𝗞 – Specific duties for principal contractors and designers ❗ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲: 𝟭𝟭𝗘 If you’re not competent, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗯. The law is clear—if you don’t meet the requirements under 11F, you must step back. And it doesn’t stop there: 🔄 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁? 🟡 Section 𝟭𝟭𝗜 states that if your competence changes, you’re legally required to inform the principal contractor and client. 🟡 But when would you ‘cease to be competent’? A real-world example: new ventilation standards (BSEFSD) introduced last year mean that professionals who haven’t been trained on them are no longer meeting the legal requirements. This raises a bigger question: 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀? Joseph stresses the need for robust training and upskilling programmes to make sure the workforce stays compliant and competent. ⚖️ The message is simple: competence is a legal requirement, and it’s not optional. What are your thoughts on managing competence and upskilling as new standards emerge? Let’s hear it below. 👇 🎧 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀!

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠&𝗘 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 🚫 Let’s talk about something we sometimes see on-site— 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 (aka "piggybacking"). It might seem like a quick and easy install: there’s a bracket already in place, so why not attach another support to it? No drilling, no extra work, job done… right? Wrong. Here’s why this practice introduces unnecessary risk to your M&E supports: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺? 👉 𝗨𝗻𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆: You can’t simply look at a bracket and assume it has extra load capacity. Brackets, especially overhead ones, have complex load paths that make assumptions risky. 👉 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱: Parasitic loading can render the original safety factors and calculated load data meaningless. That bracket wasn’t designed for your extra load. 👉 𝗡𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝗡𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Without access to the original bracket and anchor design, you have no way of knowing if the bracket can handle additional loads. In most cases, that information isn’t readily available. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻? Parasitic loading happens because it’s convenient. The brackets are already there, and attaching to them seems quicker and easier than installing new supports. But convenience can lead to costly mistakes. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱? 🔹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀: Always use brackets specifically designed to handle your load requirements. 🔹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻: Ensure open communication between contractors, designers, and suppliers to avoid oversights. 🔹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗗𝘂𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Understand the risks involved in parasitic loading and choose compliance over convenience. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲? Unless you have verified the bracket’s original design and confirmed it has enough capacity to take on the additional load, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗻𝗼-𝗴𝗼. 💬 Have you encountered parasitic loading on-site? Share your experiences below and let’s discuss how we can prioritise safety and compliance! 👇

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀? 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 💭 The perception that channel and fixings are “just commodity items” is a long-standing misconception in the M&E sector. But here’s the reality: these components are safety-critical, and treating them as commodities can have serious consequences. 🔎 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴? Key industry bodies like BESA and the Construction Products Association have highlighted critical concerns: ➡️ 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁: Safety-critical components should never be compromised for cost savings. ➡️ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: Principal contractors and clients must clearly state that safety cannot be traded off for reduced costs. ➡️ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: The performance of construction products depends on how they work together—not just individual parts. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? Opting for tested channel systems is a practical step towards balancing safety and cost: 📄 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Demonstrate that supports are designed and tested to handle the required loads. 🌍 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: Use optimised supports to lower material use and reduce embodied carbon. ✅ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Be seen as a contractor who prioritises compliance, innovation, and safety. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆? Channel and fixings are more than just “parts.” They’re integral to a safe, compliant, and efficient building services installation. 💬 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘔&𝘌 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴? 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸! 👇

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗠&𝗘 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗱 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀? 🤔 In a competitive market, it’s not just about delivering a project—it’s about delivering value. Contractors who go above and beyond are the ones that stand out, win bids, and gain repeat business. But how do you 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 achieve that? Let’s break it down. 👇 Here are 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 M&E contractors can add value and stand out: 【1】 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 Getting involved in the design phase allows you to influence layouts, avoid costly mistakes, and optimise system performance. Early engagement positions you as a key partner, not just a supply chain contractor. 【2】 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗳𝗳-𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Off-site fabrication cuts down on installation time, reduces on-site labour, and keeps projects running smoothly. Clients value streamlined, pre-engineered solutions that minimise disruption and risk. 【3】 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Prove your work is fit for purpose by delivering solutions backed by test data. Whether it’s a tested channel system or fully compliant bracketry, having evidence gives clients peace of mind. 【4】 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 Clients and Tier 1 contractors want assurance that their projects are in safe hands. Demonstrating compliance with the latest industry standards not only builds trust but also showcases your commitment to quality and safety. 【5】 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 Winning projects is one thing; earning repeat business is another. Build long-term partnerships by offering support beyond the project timeline. Being a trusted partner creates opportunities for future work. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲? Adding value doesn’t mean taking on more work—it means working smarter. Engaging early, delivering compliant solutions, and building strong relationships are the keys to setting yourself apart. 💬 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘥𝘥 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴? 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸! 👇