Briggs & Forrester has been awarded two of the sample schools under the Luton BSF scheme. Working with the QED consortium in partnership with Wates Construction, Briggs & Forrester will prove all M&E services at Barnfield South Academy and Challney Girls’ School (pictured). The projects will provide 22 000 m2 of new education space and have a combined value of over £9 million.
Lighting the way
Halesowen College has set a sustainability example for higher education institutions by installing smart lighting as part of its latest environmental initiative, making up to 85% energy savings compared to the previous system.
BESA updates HIU Test Standard
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced an important update to its UK Heat Interface Unit (HIU) Test Standard, further strengthening performance benchmarks and supporting the sector’s readiness for incoming heat network regulation.
