What Facilities Teams Should Check Before Winter Really Hits
When was the last time winter arrived without warning? Temperatures have started to drop, heating systems need to work harder, darker days increase demand on lighting, and small issues that were easy to ignore in September are at the top of the list of things to deal with in December. For facilities management teams, this […]
Heating Problems Don’t Start When It Gets Cold
Frustratingly, heating problems have a habit of appearing at the worst possible time. The temperature drops, building users start complaining, and all of a sudden, the heating system becomes priority. But in many cases, the problem did not start that morning. It was already there. The colder weather simply exposed it. For facilities managers, landlords, […]
Is Your Building Ready for the First Cold Snap?
The first cold snap has a habit of exposing problems that were already there. A heating system that struggled quietly through September suddenly becomes a major issue when temperatures drop. A small leak, a noisy pump, poor pressure, uneven heating or an unreliable boiler can quickly turn into a disruption for the people using the […]
Antony Grace Named Skills & Talent Champion at GMCC Excellence Awards
Antony Grace, Managing Director of ASH Integrated Services, has been named Skills & Talent Champion at the 2026 Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards. The awards brought businesses and individuals from across all ten Greater Manchester boroughs together at Manchester Central. Recognising achievement across a wide range of sectors, business sizes and specialisms. The […]
When public buildings fail, public services feel it.
Public buildings cannot run on reactive maintenance alone. It’s sod’s law: the issue will show up at the worst possible time. Those who treat building maintenance as background noise carry risk whether they realise it or not. Services get disrupted, budgets come under pressure, safety concerns increase and the people relying on those buildings are the ones left […]
There Is No Green Future Without Skilled Engineers
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
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
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
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 […]