The Countfire blog

Do you manage estimating for security system projects? If so, accuracy and efficiency are probably key priorities. Here are some tips for strong estimates:

In a competitive world, it’s important to be looking for ways to attract more clients to your electrical business. Here are some pointers:

Many electrical contractors rely heavily on referrals, but you’ve got to maintain your networks to get them. Here are some tips for building great connections:

BIM has been mandatory for UK government contracts for a number of years now. In this blog we take a look at how BIM is impacting the industry as well as some of its pros and cons.

Why should your clients make the switch to LED lighting? We’re looking at some of the proven benefits:

Have you gathered good testimonials from electrical clients? This is a great strategy for bringing in more business - here’s how to go about it:

How do you ensure that training for new electrical estimators is effective? We gathered some tips from Linda Candels, an estimator training expert:

Smart lighting represents many new opportunities for electrical contractors. We’re exploring the benefits of smart lighting - good info for selling to clients.

E-tendering has become more common in the UK electrical contracting landscape. Here’s what it’s all about: