The failure of the smoke ventilation system to help firefighters evacuate Grenfell Tower is not an indictment of the way we design, specify and manage smoke control systems in the UK.
The environments where we live and work have a direct impact on our wellbeing, from our sleep/ wake cycles and mood to productivity and performance. Indeed there is a large body of research that convincingly demonstrates that the design, construction and operation of buildings have a substantial impact on the health and wellbeing of their occupants.
Fujitsu General Air Conditioning becomes GENERAL HVAC Solutions UK
Fujitsu General Air Conditioning (UK) has become GENERAL HVAC Solutions UK from 1st January 2026, strengthening its long-term position within the global Paloma Rheem Holdings (PRH) group.
Market performance indicates encouraging signs for future of BEMS sector
Highlighting an increased desire from property developers, architects and designers to decarbonise the UK’s building stock through the specification and implementation of building controls and automation, the building energy management systems (BEMS) market showed steady progress in Q3 – rising 2.6% compared to the previous quarter.



