2024 June

How much do we know about the air we breathe?
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.

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

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.

New technology partnership brings Passivent natural ventilation products to IESVE

Energy efficient underfloor heating from 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 Heating Commercial has launched its next generation ECOMOD heat pumps, with natural refrigerant.

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.

More refrigerant bans possible, says government
The government could tighten up the rules that restrict the use of global warming refrigerant gases including speeding up phase-out programmes and introducing new bans, according to a spokesman from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
Baxi research suggests schools strongly support heat decarbonisation
A survey conducted by Baxi of 200 state school estates managers, consultant engineers and M&E contractors has found that while enthusiasm for Net Zero and support for low carbon heating systems in schools is thriving, persistent barriers remain.