How M&E contractors can coordinate anchors

Common challenges facing Mechanical and Electrical contractors and BS 8539 guidance

An M&E contractor can keep anchor work on track by agreeing product requirements, supply timing, installation tools and training before work starts. We see two practical pressure points on site: the specified anchor reaching site and installers having the right training for anchor and bracket assemblies.

Two key obstacles;

1. Stock challenges - ensuring all stock arrives on-site, in-full with the correct product specification and within budget
2. Installation challenges - all on-site installers have appropriate training to install anchor/bracket assemblies the right way (to BS 8539 standard) first time to reduce the risk of bracket / assembly failure

How can MIDFIX help with day to day stock challenges?

• Cable containment
• Threaded fasteners
• Fixings & Anchors
• Screws & Rivets
• Cutting & Drilling
• Tools & Equipment
• Sealants to lubricants
• Tapes & Protection
• Builders products

BS 8539:2012+A1:2021 guides designers, specifiers, manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, installers and testers of anchors, to ensure a safe and compliant installation. BS 8539 refers to ETA (European Technical Assessment) and recommends specifying anchors within the correct ETA for the given application.

Anchor services overview;

• MIDFIX can arrange a pre-commencement meeting with the principle contractor during the pre-construction phase
• MIDFIX and our team of anchor experts will assess all of the information required for the selection of an anchor (in compliance with BS 8539 standard) - analysing the environment, loads, anchor type & substrate
• On-site testing
• MIDFIX can produce a site fixing board - showing all of the fixings & technical specification on an eye-catching board for easy on-site ordering
• MIDFIX hold a wide range of ETA approved anchors
• MIDFIX can submit technical specification for selected fixings
• MIDFIX can supply all anchors on-site with the right setting tool
• MIDFIX can keep a record of all fixings issued on-site
• Our MIDFIX Academy can provide virtual training to all on-site installers
• Training records can be held at the MIDFIX Academy

If you are looking for a single source for all anchor requirements from the initial supply through to installation and supervisor training then get in contact with the technical experts.

Start the conversation around anchor compliance today.