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igChange has launched a new Customer Portal allowing BigChange users to give their customers an easy way to book and track jobs online.
The portal provides an immediate insight into the current status and history of any jobs, with access to everything from bookings to job cards and images, to quotes and invoices – customers can even track the engineer on route and their likely arrival time.
Used by facilities management companies, electrical contractors, heating engineers and plant hire firms, BigChange is increasingly being used by companies to make the switch from paper to digital working.
BigChange unveils customer portal for service firms B
The BigChange Customer Portal allows any corporate customers to access their own account online to provide all the job information they need, instantly from any connected device, 24/7. Jonathan Isaacs, product marketing manager, BigChange, said: “BigChange is proving particularly popular with service companies that want to expand and win larger contracts. “With the introduction of digital working and
a very flexible app, they find they can meet the most stringent demands of larger corporate and public sector clients. The portal provides a transparent, easy-to-access and real-time view of all jobs and finances; it’s exactly what their customers want.”
BGEN encourages the next generation of female engineers and Rugby players
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GEN, one of the UK’s largest engineering firms, has announced a new partnership with Barrow Raiders.
One of the key aims of the new partnership with the Raiders will be to encourage more women in the area to try something different – such as Rugby League and engineering.
As part of this, BGEN will become the main commercial sponsor of the club’s Raiders Girls side – an initiative that encourages young women aged 5-16 to get into the sport.
BGEN head of future markets Oliver Groarke said: “BGEN has been operating in the area for more than 25 years, and the partnership with Barrow Raiders is part of our ongoing commitment to support the local community. “We hope our sponsorship will encourage more girls and young ladies to
Choosing the right socket tester just got easier
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artindale Electric said that three new socket testers give professionals more features and less headaches when it comes to choosing the right unit for the job in hand.
The company’s BZ701, for example, not only detects the basic 28 socket wiring fault conditions and checks the mains voltage level, it also safely detects Line-Neutral reversal (cross polarity) at the incoming supply.
The polarity swap test detects fault conditions on PME/ TN-C-S systems (the most common type of supply) that cannot be identified by normal socket testers. It is easily activated by using the touch pad on the BZ701. Correct polarity is indicated by three flashing green LEDs. A fault condition is clearly indicated by three red LEDs and a warning buzzer.
The recently launched EZ165 and EZ365 also detect the 28 basic fault
conditions and check the mains voltage level too. Both models also show how safe the earth wiring is by carrying out a non-trip earth loop test and indicating its value in six discrete ranges. A low earth resistance is essential for safety disconnection devices to work properly and prevent electrocution when faults occur.
In addition to all the features of the basic EZ165 model, the EZ365 not only checks for L-NE polarity swap at the incoming supply as featured on the BZ701, but also can be used to trip test 30mA RCDs by using the touchpad.
Martindale Electric said: “The socket testers make it easy for electricians to choose the right level of features they need for their work and offer a crucial first line of defence when it comes to electrical safety.”
try something different – such as Rugby League or a career in engineering. “On a personal level, I’m delighted to see some of the women’s team having careers as skilled tradespeople such as welders and electricians, and we’re looking forward to supporting the next generation of skilled female rugby league players and engineers.” Barrow Raiders chairman Steve Neale said: “As part of the club’s commitment to increase female opportunities and participation levels across the local area, this new partnership makes total sense for both parties.”
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