Birmingham-based building-services provider JS Wright has won an £800 000 contract to fit out one of the UK’s greenest social-housing developments, the Lightmoor Village Extra Care scheme in Telford. The contract includes solar-heated water, rainwater harvesting and wind-catching systems predesigned by Aecom for the scheme’s 59 self-contained apartments.
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.
