Birmingham’s new coach station has achieved a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating — with the help of M&E and sustainable-engineering design solutions by EDCM Consulting. The development, for National Express, includes a green roof and rainwater-harvesting system. It has achieved a B-rated Energy Performance Certificate and CO2 emissions 19% lower than required by current Building Regulations.
Carrier calls for prioritisation of ventilation in NHS infrastructure plans
As the healthcare sector begins to plan how new government infrastructure funding will be spent, Carrier is urging NHS estates teams to prioritise ventilation upgrades as part of long-term building improvement strategies.
Specifiers urged to act ahead of looming legislation
Specifiers are being encouraged to switch to efficient secondary hot water circulators ahead of anticipated legislation that will ban inefficient versions of these domestic and commercial plumbing products.
