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There Is No Green Future Without Skilled Engineers 

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The green future will not install itself, and it will not maintain itself either.  Net zero, retrofit, heat pumps, solar, low-carbon buildings and greener infrastructure all depend on skilled people.  Without skilled engineers, electricians, plumbers, heating specialists, ventilation engineers, refrigeration engineers and apprentices learning the trade, those plans stay on paper.  Buildings cannot be decarbonised without the people who know how buildings work.  Technology […]

Extreme Weather Is Turning Small Building Issues into Bigger Problems 

Extreme weather has a habit of finding the weak spots in a building.  These problems rarely appear at a convenient time.  They show up when staff are already stretched, customers are on site, pupils are in classrooms, tenants are calling or services just need to keep running.  A tired air conditioning system struggles during a heatwave. A […]

More Time On MEES Should Mean Better Planning, Not Delayed Action 

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The government has given commercial landlords and building owners more time to prepare for future Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards.  That doesn’t mean they should take their foot off the pedal.  At ASH Integrated Services, our view is simple: more time should mean better planning, not delayed action.  The latest government update confirms the direction of travel is still […]

ASH Integrated Services Named Finalist In Two Wigan Business Awards Categories 

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ASH Integrated Services has been named a finalist in two categories at the Wigan Business Awards.  The Wigan-based mechanical and electrical contractor has been shortlisted for Skills Investment Excellence and Engineering, Manufacturing and Trade Business of the Year, recognising the company’s continued investment in people, technical standards and responsible business growth.  For ASH, the recognition comes after […]

ASH Integrated Services and Antony Grace Named Finalists at GMCC Excellence Awards 

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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 

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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 

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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

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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 […]

Recognising the People Shaping Greater Manchester’s Future 

Antony Grace from ASH Integrated Services Judge on the GM Skills Awards 2026

The GM Skills Awards bring together employers, training providers, educators, apprentices, and learners from across Greater Manchester to celebrate excellence in skills, training, and workforce development.   The awards are delivered through a partnership between the Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.  This year, ASH Integrated Services Director Antony […]

What Should You Do If Your Business Loses Power? 

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Power outages rarely happen at a convenient time.  Whether it’s a complete loss of power, a partial outage affecting specific areas, or repeated electrical faults, the impact can quickly spread beyond the building itself.  Operations stop. Staff become frustrated. Customers are affected. In some environments, safety can also become a concern.  The good news is that the […]