Is there an unbiased explanation around the cost of ETA approved anchors and non ETA approved anchors on the internet?

This week MIDFIX opened a new regional office in Leeds to better serve our growing customer base across the surrounding areas. Located just off the M1 the office will become a meeting place for contractors working on projects nearby.

It has been over 2 years since the BS 7671:2018 18th edition of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) wiring regulations came into force but there are still those in building services that are not aware of how to correctly select a...

Grenfell was a tragic disaster that led to the passing of 72 people. After the event, a spotlight was shone on the construction industry and the building and fire safety regulations. Amongst the inquest was a recommendation: to create a ‘Golden...

The construction industry is becoming increasingly litigious with new standards and regulations encouraging best practices. The majority of anchors and fixings supplied for an M&E installation are used to support overhead M&E services...

Do you have evidence of compliant anchor installation? With standards and regulations becoming ever more prevalent within the construction industry, protocols around installation must be followed. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure...

How do you test anchors/fixings in accordance with BS 8539? Did you know anchors/fixings used in construction equate to less than 0.5% of the overall project value? In percentage terms, I think we can all agree that is quite small. This often leads...

One of the biggest variables for a compliant anchor/fixing installation is the installer. Anchor installation errors are a prevailing issue within the M&E industry. As the industry moves towards a compliant, evidence-based model, it will be down to...

Anchors are a small component to which little consideration is frequently given but are vital to preventing the collapse of the structure or installation that depends on them. A true anchor failure is very rare, however, that isn’t to say that they...

It is well-known within the M&E sector that one of the reasons why deformation-controlled anchors (drop-in anchors) tend to fail is due to incorrect anchor installation. This is quite a worry, as the majority of deformation-controlled anchors...

In our latest soundout episode our anchor expert Stevan discusses concrete screws, its uses, and why they are proving popular onsite.

As the industry becomes ever more regulated, there is a growing need for every asset delivered to site to have traceable and evidenced performance data. Moving forward contractors will require, not just 'hear say' but a guarantee that those...

Common challenges facing Mechanical and Electrical contractors and BS 8539 guidance Mechanical and Electrical contractors are becoming increasingly busy, often having to meet multiple project deadlines with reducing timelines. Standing in their way...

As a first fix supplier to the M&E sector our team are often asked: Why should I specify an ETA-approved anchor? This is a perfectly reasonable question, after all, you have a budget to stick to and it can be frustrating when you compare the price...

When selecting an anchor/fixing it is important to understand the type of atmospheric environment surrounding the anchor. Certain environments can impact the working life of an anchor/fixing over time. In our latest soundout episode our...

Today we sit down with our technical sales manager – Stevan Grkinic to discuss anchor installation, the British Standard BS 8539:2012, and its impact on M&E contractors.

With over 45 years’ experience supplying superior product and service to the mechanical and electrical industry, it seemed a natural transition to set up our own unique MIDFIX Academy. The primary purpose of the academy is to upskill and support M&E...