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Evotech Reaffirms Commitment to Excellence with Renewal of Key Industry Accreditations
Evotech is proud to announce that it has once again been successfully re-awarded a series of prestigious Health & Safety industry certifications in CHAS Advance, SafeContractor and Constructionline Gold, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to excellence, safety, and compliance
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Evotech Awarded ISO 45001: Strengthening Our Commitment to Health & Safety
Evotech is proud to announce that we have been officially awarded ISO 45001:2018 certification, an internationally recognised standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone who works with and for Evotech.
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Gas Safety Week 2025
This week marks Gas Safety Week 2025, a national campaign aimed at raising awareness of the vital role gas safety plays in protecting people and properties across the UK. Evotech’s Gas Safe registered engineers are committed to keeping commercial buildings safe, compliant, and energy efficient. For landlords, property managers, and housing providers, regular maintenance is not just a legal requirement but a duty of care to the people who live and work in their buildings, helping prevent Gas leaks, Fires, Explosions & Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Evotech Joins Disability Confident Scheme
Evotech is proud to announce that it has officially become a Disability Confident Committed employer, reinforcing its pledge to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace for all. Becoming a Disability Confident employer is an important milestone for Evotech as it reflects our belief that talent comes in many forms, and that creating accessible opportunities benefits not only individuals but our entire organisation. By signing up to the scheme, we aim to lead by example, showing that inclusivity and business success go hand in hand.
Evotech Strikes Gold With Double Achilles Gold
Evotech has been awarded the Achilles Gold SSIP accreditation and its 4-Star Sustainability Mark. The Achilles Gold SSIP accreditation is a leading health and safety standard, which verifies that we operate to the highest safety management standards, and that our operations meet rigorous industry benchmarks. The Achilles 4-Star Sustainability Mark is awarded following a detailed audit of our sustainability practices, covering areas such as carbon reduction, resource efficiency, social value, and responsible supply chain management
Evotech Goes Green at Rushden Lakes
At Evotech, our commitment to sustainability drives the way we operate every single day. That's why we’re proud to announce the arrival of a brand-new electric van, dedicated to our client’s Rushden Lakes site. The third commercial EV in our expanding fleet it reinforces our mission to deliver exceptional service whilst reducing our environmental footprint. Engineers rely on the EV to keep the site running smoothly, from planned maintenance and reactive callouts to ensuring that critical systems are performing at their best.
Powering Imagination: Our Engineers Help Bring Art to Life at London's Serpentine Galleries
At Evotech, we take pride in helping transform bold creative visions into reality. Recently, our engineers had the privilege of supporting an extraordinary commission at London’s iconic Serpentine Galleries, a project that celebrated imagination, play, and the limitless possibilities of design. Our engineers played a crucial role in bringing light, energy, and atmosphere in the installation of electrical wiring and lighting systems, carefully integrated into the Pavilion’s design to enhance the playful spirit of the space.
Rugby League legend Adrian Morley tackles team first mentality
Our senior management team recently gathered for a focused two day Business Strategy Workshop at Salford Roosters Community Rugby League Club Evotech sponsors. Rugby League legend and motivational speaker Adrian Morley joined the team for a powerful session on team strategy. Drawing on his celebrated career where he was capped for England and Great Britain 53 times, Adrian spoke about the importance of cohesion, trust, and collaboration, principles that apply as much in business as they do on the pitch.
Evotech team climb Pen-Y-Ghent to raise awareness and funds for Andy's Man Club
Evotech staff members recently laced up their hiking boots and joined forces with Knight Frank Promise employees to tackle the iconic Pen-Y-Ghent in North Yorkshire, all in support of Andy’s Man Club, a charity dedicated to supporting men’s mental health. Their collective efforts contributed more than £450 to a fantastic fundraising total of £1,685, an inspiring show of community spirit and commitment to an important cause.
Evotech supports Rugby League’s rising stars in Salford!
We are proud to announce our sponsorship of Salford City Roosters, one of the fastest growing Rugby League clubs in the North West. The Roosters' commitment to excellence and dedication to fostering the next generation of rugby league stars mirrors Evotech’s values and through this sponsorship, we are supporting grassroots sports and investing in the future of the local Salford community. We look forward to seeing the Roosters continue their winning tradition and inspiring the next wave of rugby league talent!
How AI is transforming fire safety
AI and machine learning are revolutionising fire safety by enhancing detection systems, minimising false alarms, and predicting incidents before they occur. As connected alarm systems become more common, landlords are starting to see the benefits of AI, particularly in remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance. By providing engineers with key information before they attend a property, AI can reduce unnecessary callouts and maintenance costs whilst improving overall efficiency.
The economic toll of fires on UK business
Fires cost the UK economy £12 billion annually, causing direct losses, supply chain disruptions, and environmental damage. Retail, manufacturing, and hospitality are particularly vulnerable, with average losses of well over half a million pounds. Electrical faults and inadequate fire safety measures remain the leading causes. Steps, such as fire safety training and effective fire protection and sprinkler systems, are critical for reducing risks and safeguarding operations.
Evotech strengthens market position with acquisition of S R Black
National HVAC and building performance specialists, Evotech, has strengthened its presence in East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire with the acquisition of Hull based plumbing and heating specialist S R Black, marking a key step in its continued growth and service expansion into surrounding regions.
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Evotech opens new Gateshead office and appoints North East Regional Director
Evotech is thrilled to announce the opening of our new Gateshead office and appointment of North East Regional Director, Tony Madden. Tony has a deep understanding of the region’s unique challenges and opportunities in the building services sector, and he will ensure we are well positioned to achieve our goals and enhance service delivery.
Evotech unveils its myBEMS Remote HVAC Optimisation solution at CIBSE Build2Perform
Today, our Evotech Technical Services team unveiled its myBEMS Remote HVAC Optimisation solution at the CIBSE Build2Perform 2024 exhibition, at Excel, London. This advanced technology and data-led solution enhances HVAC system performance, reduces energy consumption, and significantly lowers carbon emissions.
London Fire Brigade release warning after e-bike explosion caught on camera
CCTV footage shows an e-bike battery explode in the hallway of a block of flats after it goes into thermal runaway. Starting with a toxic smell the battery quickly produces a white and grey highly flammable and toxic vapour cloud into the air, which then ignites into a fireball. This highlights a new fire risk when electric bikes and scooters are stored inside buildings.
Guidance on fire stopping of service penetrations
BESA, ASFP, BSRIA, FIS and GPDA have published a free to download guide on the design, specification and installation of building services penetrations to ensure fire compartmentation is maintained during a fire. Service penetrations are extremely important aspects in the performance of compartment walls and floors during a fire.
Congratulations to HRH King Charles III on his Coronation
Congratulations to HRH King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their Coronation. Long live the King.
New public warning system to warn of life threatening events
A new government public warning system, in which alerts are sent to mobile phone users about events that may put their life in danger, has been launched in the UK with a nationwide trial planned for the early evening of 23 April 2023. The Cabinet Office says the emergency alerts will warn and inform people who are in immediate danger from a wide range of threats.
Government allocates £42 million to support building safety reforms
The Government has announced that, more than £42 million is being set aside to support the delivery of new standards for managing safety in higher-risk buildings brought in by the landmark Building Safety Act 2022 with 110 building inspectors and 111 new fire protection officers to be recruited across England.
All new London buildings over 30m required to have a second staircase
The Mayor of London has made Government proposals mandatory and with immediate effect, all planning applications for residential buildings above 30 metres in London must now include a second staircase before they can be referred to the Greater London Authority (GLA) for Stage 2 approval.
Building’s accountable person to provide Golden Thread of information
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations came into force on 23 January 2023 with additional obligations on the ‘Responsible Person’ of multi-occupied high rise buildings, who must provide residents with safety instructions and provide information to Fire and Rescue Services to assist them to plan and deliver an effective operational response.
Fire chiefs call for second staircases in new high-rise buildings
The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has called on the Government to make the requirement for two staircases mandatory in all new buildings taller than 18 metres and for existing buildings to have sprinklers retrofitted. The Government has opened up a consultation which is open until 17 March 2023 – responses can be provided online.
IWFM updates Fire safety management guide
With wide-ranging changes to fire safety starting to come into force from 23 January 2023, the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) has updated its Fire safety management good practice guide, that sets out key requirements for managing fire safety in England where the Regulatory (Reform) Fire Safety Order 2005 applies.
New industry group to press for passive fire safety measures
Tier one contractors have been asked to work with the new Passive Fire Knowledge Group (PFKG), set up by FIS, the trade body for the finishes and interiors sector. The group has been launched to drive culture change through the design and construction process to improve fire safety in buildings.
CE Mark can be used in UK for a further 2 years
Evotech launches its myBEMS AI technology to cut building running costs
Today at Healthcare Estates 2022, building performance company Evotech Technical Services, launched its state of the art myBEMS system that uses AI technology to harness data from building sensors, to automate commercial building HVAC systems and significantly cut running costs and carbon emissions.
Government releases details around Energy Bill Relief Scheme
Today, BEIS have released some more information about the support available for businesses to assist with energy costs over the upcoming winter. The new Energy Bill Relief Scheme will provide energy bill relief for non-domestic customers in Great Britain.
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Evotech joins the rest of the United Kingdom in mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We send our deepest sympathy to the Royal Family and pay tribute to the Queen's extraordinary life of public service.
New SP207 Evacuation Alert System
NSI Chief Executive Richard Jenkins explains the benefits of BAFE’s new SP207 Evacuation Alert System Scheme and its implications for ‘Duty Holders’ / ‘Responsible Persons’ of residential high-rise buildings in the Fire & Risk Management Journal.
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New BS 5839-6:2019+A1:2020 standard
This British Standard is Part 6 in a series on fire alarm and detection systems in buildings. BS 5839-6:2019+A1:2020 gives recommendations for systems in both new and existing domestic premises to make them safer to live in. This 2020 amendment addresses an issue regarding research suggesting some children may be unable to hear fire alarm tones whilst sleeping.
