2022 November
Driving efficiency through offsite solutions
Use of off-site fabrication is on the rise, providing specifiers, contractors and building operators with efficient, quality solutions to tackle common refurbishment restraints and meet tighter performance targets for heating and hot water provision. Tom Murray, Head of Specification at Baxi Commercial Solutions, outlines the benefits.
Tackle rising energy costs by optimising heating and cooling systems
With energy costs set to rise this winter, many businesses across the country are looking at how they can improve the efficiency of their HVAC systems and make gains wherever possible. Here, Steve Simmonds, Special Projects Engineer at Spirotech, looks at the benefits of water treatment and why it’s important that facility managers are clued up on this topic.
Meeting the challenges of low carbon heating
With combustion remaining a key source of heating for many buildings there is a great deal that manufacturers can do to mitigate associated environmental impact. Ian Dagley, General Manager at Hoval Ltd, discusses the opportunities.
Shortlist announced for the CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2023
Following a record number of entries, CIBSE announce the shortlist for the 2023 Building Performance Awards.
UK missing out on ‘easy energy savings’, says BESA
Despite growing concern about energy costs, thousands of commercial and residential building owners are missing out on straightforward, low-cost ways to improve energy efficiency, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).
Home heating: Why we must now consider the alternatives
Russell Dean, Residential Product Group Director at Mitsubishi Electric, says the question of how we heat our housing stock is now critical.
An automatic swing door operator that is completely hidden from view has been introduced by GEZE UK. The UFO NT is the new underfloor automatic swing door drive. It boasts a much wider range of capabilities and features than its predecessor including manual use via the Smart swing function.
Heat pumps for high outputs and high renewables
Hoval’s new range of Belaria® fit air/water heat pumps has been specifically designed for systems with high outputs and a high proportion of renewable energies.
Hoval’s new TopVent® range for undisturbed operation
Hoval has launched a new range of TopVent® decentralised roof ventilation units, specifically designed to meet the needs of modern logistics operations, production halls and retail ‘sheds’.
Dravo supplies HVAC to large warehouse facility in Milton Keynes
A leading UK Retail giant’s distribution centre, located in Milton Keynes, is a state of the art facility and is one of the UK’s largest, covering 45 acres - and has a new energy-efficient HVAC system from Dravo.
The Autumn Statement - the industry responds
The Government released its Autumn Statement last week. With an economic slowdown on the cards and high inflation, what does this mean for the road to net zero and the Building-Services Industry? We’ve rounded up how figures from across the industry reacted and what they had to say.
Safety and zero carbon headline at CIBSE event
Practical actions on building safety and accelerating the UK's progress to meeting its 2050 net zero emissions target are the focus subjects of this year's Build2Perform Live, the flagship event of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).
Tim Tanner, Product Technical Manager – Air Diffusers & Attenuators, at TROX UK, reviews the air quality advantages of underfloor ventilation employing floor grilles/diffusers and provides tips on system design.
It Makes Sense: Why sensor technology is crucial to moving the air quality conversation
David Millward, Group Product Manager at Elta Fans, explains that sensor technology is crucial to delivering Part F Building Regulations and raising the standards of indoor air quality.
Communicating IAQ science to the layperson
Adam Taylor, CEO of ARM Environments, explains it is important that the industry works hard to keep indoor air quality front of mind. Good communication and providing valuable insights will be key to keeping end users engaged in this important issue.
Veolia uses the latest pipe relining innovation to maintain district heating in Sheffield
In a first for the UK, Veolia is using the latest carbon lining pipe technology for maintaining the integrity of the heat distribution system serving the buildings and homes connected to the 44km long Sheffield District Energy Network.
Acquisition will spark further expansion for Powercor
Electrical and sustainable energy specialists, Powercor, has announced the acquisition of one of the South East’s leading electrical businesses, Osborne & Collins.
Development of carbon-neutral buildings accelerated through new ABB and Caverion collaboration
ABB and Caverion, a Northern & Central European-based expert for smart and sustainable built environments, today announced an agreement to strengthen their collaboration to advance energy efficiency and sustainability.
Aston University turns to Lochinvar for low carbon hot water
Lochinvar heat pump technology is playing a key part in reducing the carbon emissions at one of England’s leading universities.
An air filter manufacturing firm is investing in new automated equipment following increased demand, thanks to support from Lloyds Bank.
J S Wright lakes challengers raise £5,000 for Molly Ollys
Intrepid team members from Birmingham building services provider J S Wright have raised more than £5,000 for their adopted charity after completing an epic challenge in the Lake District.
Project starts fall as construction costs rise sharply
The central finding of the latest Glenigan Review is that project-starts returned to decline as sharp rises in construction costs and a weak economic outlook continue to suppress industry activity.
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Smart and sustainable
Schneider Electric has announced its smart energy management solutions feature in the London headquarters of design, engineering and consulting group Sidara.
Fields of green
Lochinvar has provided a complete heating and hot water system powered by four air source heat pumps for a new luxury 72-bedroom care home set in rolling Yorkshire countryside.