Entries by Dolphin

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2023: THE YEAR IN REVIEW

2023 has been another fantastically busy year here at Quinns M+E, and as the business enters its 20th year, we reflect on our key highlights over the last 12 months. In a nutshell: We entered the renewables market following full industry accreditation for solar panel installation, and are completing formalities for final certifications in Battery […]

Quinns M&E successfully renews BAFE accreditation

Quinns M&E is delighted to report the successful renewal of the company’s BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment) accreditation this month. BAFE is the independent registration body for Third Party Certificated fire safety organisations across the UK. Quinns M&E has been installing fire alarm and emergency lighting systems for many years and has a team […]

Blog: A week in the life of an SME

Author: Patrick Harrington, Operations Manager Well, the shift from working at a large corporate to an SME continues to prove a huge eye-opener.   When things went wrong at the Bank there was always a department to sort things out- a Lloyds equivalent of Mr Benn appeared “as if by magic” and the problem was solved! […]

Remembrance Day 2023

This weekend, the Quinns team joins the nation as we pay tribute to those who have given their lives in conflicts from World War I until the present day. This time of year is particularly poignant here in Wiltshire which of course is home to so many people serving their country. At Quinns M&E, we […]

Quinns M&E expands mechanical services team

Quinns M&E is delighted to announce the company is expanding to meet the needs of our customers and the changing industry requirements. As the renewables sector continues to rapidly evolve, the increased demands of MCS accreditation, low carbon technology retrofits and the upturn in design and build projects, the need for cost-effective heat loss, technical […]

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2023

Author: Patrick Harrington, Operations Manager This week we celebrated World Mental Health Day and I felt that as a firm we could not let it pass without posting some thoughts.  As a male in my late fifties, I am of the generation where the advice given if you were feeling down was to “snap out […]

Winter Is Coming: The Importance of Boiler Servicing and Maintenance

Author: Paddy Rynne, Procurement & Project Manager With winter approaching, the chilly winds and dropping temperatures serve as a reminder of the essential role played by boilers in keeping our homes warm and comfortable. In the rush to prepare for this, many homeowners tend to overlook the importance of regular boiler servicing and maintenance, myself […]

Quinns M&E Expands Construction Team

Quinns M&E is delighted to announce the expansion of the company’s Construction Team, with the addition of two new employees, and the progression of the construction team’s first Apprentice who is moving onto his second year at college. Luke Denton continues to act as the player-manager, so to speak. His role is primarily to project […]

Blog: Investing in the Future

Author: Patrick Harrington, Operations Manager As the new academic year begins, I wanted to highlight the Quinns Apprentice Scheme and my admiration for the dedication Kris and the Directors show towards investing in future talent. We are delighted to have recently welcomed Matthew Graham who is joining us as an Apprentice Electrician and commences his […]

Blog: Not Another Audit?!

Author: Patrick Harrington, Operations Manager I am now approaching my fifth month as Operations Manager at Quinns, and given I had no previous Mechanical & Electrical experience whatsoever, I have learnt so much already.    One aspect of the industry that has surprised me is the volume and regularity of audits which the company must pass […]