Cost-effective energy-saving upgrades

Airedale International has produced a video, which can be viewed online, describing a number of energy-saving upgrades for HVAC systems. It is presented by project engineer John Cree.

HVAC equipment accounts for the single largest proportion of energy consumption in commercial buildings — at around 39%. Simple energy-saving upgrades include the following.

• swapping from AC to EC fans

• retrofitting electronic expansion valves and variable-speed drives

• reviewing refrigerant charge

• implementing sub-metering.

Related links:
Related articles:



modbs tv logo

HS2 Code of Practice is good news for JIB members

High Speed Two Limited (HS2 Ltd) has released its Employee and Industrial Relations (EIR) Code of Practice (the Code), which brings significant advantages to Joint Industry Board (JIB) member companies looking to work on one of the most demanding and exciting transport projects in Europe.

Industry leaders gather at CIBSE’s Measuring Performance and Facilities Management conference

CIBSE’s Measuring Performance and Facilities Management conference recently brought together leading voices from across the built environment
to explore the evolving landscape of building performance and operational excellence.