Entries by Chelsey Millman

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 […]

Blog: What is Photovoltaic (PV) technology?

Photovoltaic (PV) technology has been gaining popularity as a sustainable energy source across the world. In the UK, the adoption of PV has grown significantly in recent years due to the government’s support and incentives. In this blog post, we will discuss the current state of PV in the UK, including its adoption rate, government […]

Quinns Ltd becomes MCS certified for solar PV installation

Quinns Ltd is proud to announce that the company has achieved full MCS accreditation for the installation of solar PV. MCS is an industry-led quality assurance scheme, which demonstrates the quality and reliability of approved products and installation companies. Being MCS certified demonstrates to our customers we install to the industry-expected level of quality every […]

Blog: Electric vehicles in the UK

As more people become conscious of reducing their carbon footprint and minimising the impact of fossil fuels on the environment, electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity. In the UK, EV adoption has been growing rapidly, and the government has set ambitious targets to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. […]

The phase out of compact fluorescent lamps

The UK is gradually phasing out the use of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) in favour of more energy-efficient lighting solutions. This decision was made to reduce energy consumption and to help the country meet its carbon reduction targets. What are the issues with CFLs? CFLs were once a popular choice for energy-efficient lighting. They were […]

Quinns Ltd achieves FIRAS certification

Quinns Ltd is proud to announce the company achieved FIRAS certification in March 2023. FIRAS is a voluntary, third party certification scheme that promotes good practice for the installation and maintenance of passive fire protection products. Companies are required to employ highly competent supervisors and technicians and must pass a three-stage assessment to become certified: […]

Winchester City Council & TSML appoints Quinns Ltd for fire safety works

The Quinns team have recently been appointed by Winchester City Council and our client TSML to carry out the works at King’s Walk Shopping Centre. The upcoming electrical project will include installing fire safety infrastructure such as emergency lighting, fire stopping and electrical testing. Kris Quinn, Manager Director at Quinns commented, “As a certified member […]

Quinns Ltd completes two-part refurbishment project

The Quinns team were appointed to carry out an extensive two-part refurbishment project within the front of house area at our client’s offices. In the first phase, the team were tasked with refurbishing toilets, offices, conference rooms, communal areas, stairs and reception areas. This not only included replacing all of the plumbing and electrical services […]