ASH Integrated Services and Antony Grace Named Finalists at GMCC Excellence Awards
ASH Integrated Services and Co-Director Antony Grace have been named finalists at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards. The Wigan-based mechanical and electrical contractor has been shortlisted for Skills and Talent Champion, recognising the company’s commitment to apprenticeships, staff development and future talent within the engineering sector. Antony Grace has also been personally shortlisted for […]
Low-Carbon Buildings Need Joined-Up Thinking, Not Quick Fixes
There is no shortage of pressure on businesses to become greener. At ASH Integrated Services, we believe low-carbon building improvements need joined-up thinking and not quick fixes. Pressure can lead to rushed decisions. Energy costs, carbon targets, EPC ratings, landlord responsibilities, client expectations and public sector procurement requirements are all pushing organisations to look more seriously at the […]
The Greenest Building Upgrade Might Be Looking After What You Already Have
There is a lot of noise around green buildings, and rightly so; it’s gone beyond the time to listen; now is the time to act. Solar panels. Heat pumps. Smart controls. Low-carbon technology. Net zero targets. EPC ratings. All of it is important, but in the rush to talk about what businesses should install next, we sometimes miss the […]
Young People Cannot Choose Careers They Do Not Know Exist
Young people are making big decisions with limited information. That is the issue. They are expected to choose subjects, courses, apprenticeships, university routes and career paths. All this before they have had enough real conversations with people actually working in those industries. For Antony Grace, Co-Director of ASH Integrated Services, that is exactly why mentoring matters. Recently, Antony spent […]
Supporting Students Through Real-World Mock Interviews at St John Rigby College
At ASH Integrated Services, giving back means showing up, sharing experience, and helping young people feel more confident about their future. Recently, our Director Antony Grace spent the day at St John Rigby College, supporting students during a Careers Assessment Mock Interview Day. The sessions were part of the college’s wider careers programme. They helped […]
Why Mid Career Upskilling Is Key to Solving the Engineering Skills Gap
Why Mid Career Engineers Matter There is a lot of discussion around apprenticeships and early career entry into engineering and rightly so. Inspiring young people is crucial. But there is another equally important group that we need to pay attention to. We need to support the engineers already in the workforce, particularly those aged between […]
New Year, New Career? Why 2026 Could Be the Year You Step Into Engineering
A Growing Sector with Real Future Potential January brings with it a familiar feeling, a sense of possibility. It is a natural pause point where many people ask themselves the honest question: “Am I doing something I truly want to build a future in?” Every year, more people decide the answer is no and choose […]
Supporting Tomorrow’s Workforce: Antony Represents ASH at Cansfield High School Careers Fair
ASH Integrated Services is continuing its commitment to supporting young people across Greater Manchester through meaningful career engagement. Most recently, Director Antony Grace attended the Cansfield High School Careers Fair, speaking with Year 10 and Year 11 students, as well as their parents, about future employment pathways, technical careers, and real opportunities within mechanical and electrical engineering. Why the […]
ASH Integrated Services Awarded Constructionline Gold Accreditation
We’re proud to share that ASH Integrated Services has been officially awarded Constructionline Gold accreditation. This is a major milestone that reflects our commitment to high standards, responsible practices, and professional excellence in the construction and engineering sector. This prestigious recognition is awarded only to contractors who meet rigorous criteria across key areas, including: What […]
The Hidden Cost of Poor Building Maintenance — and How to Avoid It
In our world of facilities management, it’s often what you can’t see that causes the most disruption. Whether it’s an unnoticed fault in an electrical system or a lapse in fire compliance, small issues left unresolved can lead to big problems. Costly repairs, operational downtime, or even legal consequences! At ASH Integrated Services, we believe […]