Installation
 
Project Management
 
Metric Electrical are able to provide highly skilled and experienced office and site-based management personnel to successfully execute the clients requirements.

Major projects are planned and directed by key personnel from inception. Contract planning, purchasing and contingencies are integrated into necessary systems and programmes for the duration and smotth running of the project.

The site foreman on each contract is responsible for the electrical works, is authorised to make decisions and report back on progress to the contract manager daily. Regular reporting on team meetings and work progress ensues the smooth implementation of the contract site work.
 
Sub Contractors
 
Metric will, with the agreement of the client employ-approved specialist contractors to carry out works that are not within Metric's area of expertise, e.g. Specialist in connection with, but not limited to;

• Heavy Lifting
• Scaffold erection
• Air Conditioning

The appraisal and assessment of prospective sub contractors is provided for within metrics quality control procedures. As a construction line accredited company Metric Electrical and Plumbing UK will carry out audits on specialist contractors used during the period of a contract where their expertise is employed.
 
Planning
 
Metric recognize the importance of limiting operational down time to clients and our objective is to complete all works ON TIME AND WITHIN BUDGET reporting back to when / if extraordinary factors affect schedules and / or budget.    

Prior to the commencement of each project, discussions, with the client are held to identify and agree the following: -

• Planning required in consideration of the project content, complexity and duration.
• Updating and development of the overall project inclusive, to detailed short-term and long term programming.
• Compatibility of the systems to be used with the overall project master plan, computer based system or otherwise.
 
Plan & Equipment
 
Metric provides and maintains plant and equipment of sufficient quantity and quality.

Portable tools and equipment are inspected and tested periodically in accordance with Codes Of Practice and legislation. 

Test Instruments and equipment are maintained and calibrated in line with Metric's quality procedures and current legislation .

Site workshops and storage units are generally of metal container construction for security purposes and placed on site with the agreement of the client and removed at the finish of the contract.

Where necessary, supplementary major plant is hired from reputable plant hire companies e.g.
Specialist scaffolding and lifting services are hired or sub contracted. All Metric personnel using lifters / forklift trucks ETC hold valid licenses for the equipment and are re-tested in accordance with the time periods set out by the current legislation.
 
Inspection & Testing
 
Metric inspect, test and issue appropriate certification and documentation in accordance with BS7671 Regulations and also regulations for fire alarm and emergency lighting respectively .

We provide skilled technicians with the experience covering inspection and testing of installed electrical and process control systems in areas classified hazardous and non-hazardous.

To ensure that our technicians are aware of and understand changing requirements and regulations in various working environments, frequent training courses are undertaken.

Metric provides additional inspection and testing services, fully documented on completion, to assist employers in their legal obligations.

All metric employees are trained in accordance with health and safety at work act 1974, Electricity at work regulations 1989 and other relevant legislation.

The control of Metric Inspection and testing methods certification and documentation is strictly in accordance with our established Quality Procedures and regularly audited by governing bodies e.g. NICEIC and CORGI.
 
Design
 
An experienced and skilled engineering and design team enables Metric to offer an 'in house' multi service design capability to all sectors of the mechanical and electrical industry.
Highly trained and selected members of the management team are available to Design and Verify all aspects of Electrical and Plumbing works in accordance with the fore-mentioned governing bodies.