2024 June

According to the EPA, indoor air is up to five times more polluted than outdoors

We breathe, on average, 12 times per minute, 720 times per hour, and 17,280 times a day but how do we know our buildings are safe and healthy when it comes to air quality? Here, Laura Carminati, Product Line Manager – Sensors and Occupant Interfaces at Distech Controls, looks at some solutions.

True optimisation of a building requires an in-depth understanding of usage patterns and an accurate reading of the daily demands placed upon it

On strong foundations

04 June, 2024

Paul Wetherfield, CEO of Global Associates, explains why traditional BMS applications continue to play a key role in data driven smart buildings.

Alarm notifications regarding potential issues can be sent to a desktop or smartphone, along with graphics which visualise historical trends

Ian Ellis, Marketing and Sales Specialist Manager at Siemens plc, explains how smart technology is creating more comfortable working environments while boosting a building’s energy efficiency.

Passivent

New technology partnership  brings Passivent natural ventilation products to IESVE

Henco

Henco is showcasing its extensive range of underfloor heating systems on stand 5C84 at InstallerSHOW 2024, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham from 25th-27th June 2024.

Ideal

Ideal Heating Commercial has launched its next generation ECOMOD heat pumps, with natural refrigerant.

Carrier

Carrier is set to make a significant impact at this year's InstallerSHOW, emphasising its commitment to the 'Road to Net Zero' with new technologies and product showcases for residential and light commercial customers. 




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BEMS market shows promising performance upturn

Highlighting a determination from building owners to reduce energy consumption through technology, the building energy management systems (BEMS) market saw a 1.4% quarter-on- quarter increase in Q4 2024 – according to the Building Controls Industry Association’s (BCIA) latest market report.

Construction Carbon and CIBSE collaborate to provide environmental skills training

Construction Carbon, in collaboration with CIBSE, has announced the development of the Lifecycle Carbon Assessor Practitioner Training programme.