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src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//20552.photo.2.jpg?m=1739269188" alt="Physical security"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/20552/Physical_security_in_a_digital_age.html">Physical security in a digital age</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">11 February, 2025</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is often the focus when considering protecting a business’s most important assets. However, physical security shouldn’t be forgotten as Gary Moffatt, Managing Director at Chubb Fire and Security, explains.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//20533.photo.2.jpg?m=1736766852" alt="Save your energy"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/20533/Checking_in%3A_The_importance_of_energy_audits_.html">Checking in: The importance of energy audits </a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">13 January, 2025</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>Gavin Harris, HVAC Product Manager – North at Kingspan Technical Insulation, and TIPCHECK Expert Level 1, explains how TIPCHECK – an energy assessment process for industrial projects – helps to pinpoint the improvements to building services insulation and provide the most significant energy and cost savings. </em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//20363.photo.2.jpg?m=1723637999" alt="Keep your buildings monitored"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/20363/Digital_diligence.html">Digital diligence</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">14 August, 2024</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>Managing a working building is a complex task, with many pieces of a disparate jigsaw puzzle having to fit together to ensure compliance, safety, usability and sustainability. The conflicting interests of building users, owners and maintainers – from on-site engineers to service partners and overarching facilities management providers – pose various challenges. Steve McGregor, Group Managing Director for DMA, highlights some of the latest digital solutions that can manage these challenges.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//20260.photo.2.jpg?m=1713367242" alt="AI in the palm of your hand"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/20260/Upping_the_game_of_predictive_analytics.html">Upping the game of predictive analytics</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">17 April, 2024</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>Martin Huber, co-Founder and CEO of Amrax, looks to the increasing role of AI's predictive analytics in helping to improve long-term building health and performance.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//20247.photo.2.jpg?m=1711464619" alt="Installations"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/20247/Considered_approach_needed_to_avoid_indoor_pollution.html">Considered approach needed to avoid indoor pollution</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">26 March, 2024</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>Jason Bennett, national Business Development Manager for service partners at Zehnder Group UK explains why effective building installation is critical for ensuring occupants’ wellbeing.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//20123.photo.2.jpg?m=1692183279" alt="John Miles"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/20123/Retrofitting_UK_Historical_Buildings%3A_A_Path_to_Achieving_Net_Zero.html">Retrofitting UK Historical Buildings: A Path to Achieving Net Zero</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">16 August, 2023</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>As the world moves closer to global net zero targets, is retrofitting historical buildings the answer to achieving this?</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//20063.photo.2.jpg?m=1682581574" alt="Refurbishing lighting"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/20063/Think_refurbishment%2C_but_re-think_using_LED_Tubes.html">Think refurbishment, but re-think using LED Tubes</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">27 April, 2023</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>With the ban on T8/T5 imminent, LED Tubes look like a quick win for refurbishment projects. Graeme Shaw, Technical Director at Zumtobel Group UK & Ireland, discusses the in-depth considerations that need to be taken into account before pressing the order button.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//20062.photo.2.jpg?m=1682604047" alt="Table 1"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/20062/AHU_design_and_operation%2C_a_modern_approach.html">AHU design and operation, a modern approach</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">27 April, 2023</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>Adam Taylor, CEO at ARM Environments, explores the two main reasons why HVAC systems cost more than necessary when it comes to energy use and planned maintenance.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//20059.photo.2.jpg?m=1682523989" alt="Steven Head of Guardian Water Treatment"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/20059/HVAC_maintenance__96_who_is_responsible_.html">HVAC maintenance – who is responsible?</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">26 April, 2023</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>The demarcation of responsibility for repairs and maintenance in commercial buildings is something of a grey area, particularly where there are multiple business tenants. Steven Booth, Managing Director at Guardian Water Treatment, discusses what the law tells us about who is responsible and explains how Facilities Managers can tie up the loose ends and improve accountability. </em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images/20058.photo.2.jpg?m=1682543803" alt="maintenance at work. "/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/20058/For_happier%2C_cheaper_and_greener_offices_we_need_technology.html">For happier, cheaper and greener offices we need technology</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">26 April, 2023</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>Tom Harmsworth, UK Managing Director of WeMaintain, discusses the role of office buildings now they are under the microscope more than ever and property managers face a multitude of challenges. </em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//20013.photo.2.jpg?m=1674141797" alt="Electrical Installation"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/20013/The_power_to_deliver_rapid_change_in_office_environments_.html">The power to deliver rapid change in office environments </a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">19 January, 2023</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>Paul Allen, head of power distribution at CMD Ltd, discusses the need for flexibility in the specification of power distribution systems for office buildings as the commercial property sector continues to adjust to new working cultures and practices.</em><strong></strong></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//20012.photo.2.jpg?m=1674139701" alt="It's a long way down!"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/20012/The_key_safety_issue_for_lift_release.html">The key safety issue for lift release</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">19 January, 2023</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em> Eur Ing Dave Cooper, CEO of LECS (UK), an independent engineering consultancy for lifts and escalators, looks at one key aspect of lift safety - using a release key.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//20011.photo.2.jpg?m=1674139135" alt="Car Park Ventilation. "/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/20011/Ongoing_maintenance_is_key_for_working_buildings_.html">Ongoing maintenance is key for working buildings </a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">19 January, 2023</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>Simon Plummer, Divisional Manager for Axials at Nuaire, says ongoing maintenance is key for working buildings to remain safe and compliant when it comes to smoke management and fire safety.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images/19906.photo.2.jpg?m=1658315014" alt="How much can efficiency improve building life?"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/19906/How_the_industry_can_help_buildings_last_longer_with_more_efficient_performance.html">How the industry can help buildings last longer with more efficient performance</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">20 July, 2022</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p class="Body"><em>Stuart Smith, Group Sales Director and indoor air quality specialist at ventilation manufacturer Nuaire, discusses the modern-day concerns on indoor air quality and overheating.</em> <strong></strong></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//19893.photo.2.jpg?m=1656408106" alt="Process"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/19893/Making_the_most_of_heat_recovery_.html">Making the most of heat recovery </a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">28 June, 2022</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>Martyn Ives, Distribution Sales & Technical Services Director at Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK,<strong> </strong>highlights the importance of unlocking the full potential of HVAC systems.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//19889.photo.2.jpg?m=1655370236" alt="Steve Richmond"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/19889/The_Impact_of_Design_on_Occupant_Wellbeing.html">The Impact of Design on Occupant Wellbeing</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">16 June, 2022</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>Decarbonising current building stock has become a key concern in order to successfully fall in line with net zero targets in future. Moreover, continuing to create buildings that are ‘healthy by design’ is critical to successfully catering to the wellbeing of their occupants. Steve Richmond, Head of Marketing and Technical at REHAU Building Solutions, discusses how architects and contractors can successfully balance these dual concerns.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//19888.photo.2.jpg?m=1655369847" alt="Occupancy levels are rising - are you ready?"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/19888/Employees_are_back_in_the_office%2C_and_HVAC_equipment_must_be_prepared_for_them_.html">Employees are back in the office, and HVAC equipment must be prepared for them </a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">16 June, 2022</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>With occupancy levels at their highest than at any other point during the pandemic, now is the time to make sure building systems can start working at full capacity again. Brian Beetson of Mitsubishi Electric looks at how. </em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//19854.photo.2.jpg?m=1651581348" alt="Knauf Logo"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/19854/Knauf_launches_market_first_project_design_tool_with_BIM_Plug-In_and_web_based_system_finder_.html">Knauf launches market first project design tool with BIM Plug-In and web based system finder </a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">03 May, 2022</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p class="ParagraphHeading"><em>Knauf UK & Ireland has launched its Planner Suite specification tool platform enabling customers to find, import and specify Knauf products and systems quickly and easily.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//19838.photo.2.jpg?m=1649931546" alt="Walraven VibraTek®."/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/19838/Walraven_launches_new_range_of_anti-vibration_solutions.html">Walraven launches new range of anti-vibration solutions</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">14 April, 2022</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>In response to increasing demand for anti-vibration solutions for mechanical installations, Walraven has recently expanded its portfolio of vibration supports under the brand name Walraven VibraTek®.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//19823.photo.2.jpg?m=1648649972" alt="Vibration applications"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/19823/Understanding_the_basics_of_vibration_in_HVAC.html">Understanding the basics of vibration in HVAC</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">30 March, 2022</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>Raajan Bains, Technical Support Adviser at Walraven, gives an insight into the basics of vibration control in building services. </em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//19821.photo.2.jpg?m=1648647520" alt="MK Electricals - Lifestyle!"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/19821/Hassle-free_installation_on_busy_sites._.html">Hassle-free installation on busy sites. </a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">30 March, 2022</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>Neil Brown, offering manager at MK Electric, looks at what can electrical contractors and project managers can do to help streamline installations to help save costs and increase productivity on site.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//19779.photo.2.jpg?m=1643801329" alt="There has to be a better solution!"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/19779/Creating__91safe_havens_92__96_better_indoor_air_quality_a_staple_for_mass-occupancy_buildings.html">Creating ‘safe havens’ – better indoor air quality a staple for mass-occupancy buildings</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">02 February, 2022</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>Many anticipated that, by autumn 2021, a semblance of ‘normality’ would have returned to UK workplaces, and we would be putting this pandemic behind us, but sadly this is still not the case. As COVID-19 cases continue to grow steadily in the UK and return-to-work directives remain confusing at best, many firms are, quite rightly, only willing to allow their teams to fully go back to the workplace if they can guarantee their safety and wellbeing in the face of this ongoing pandemic.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//19778.photo.2.jpg?m=1643800851" alt="Evaporative Cooling"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/19778/Evaporative_Cooling_Strategies_for_Energy_and_Water_Conservation.html">Evaporative Cooling Strategies for Energy and Water Conservation</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">02 February, 2022</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>Evaporative cooling systems and their water treatment strategies help optimize building performance and contribute to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and other sustainability programs. </em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//19777.photo.2.jpg?m=1643800295" alt="Valve Manufacturers"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/19777/Ask_more_of_your_manufacturer.html">Ask more of your manufacturer</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">02 February, 2022</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>David Rhodes of Albion Valves explains why specifiers should ask more of their valve manufacturers when it comes to today’s construction projects.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//19672.photo.2.jpg?m=1631200746" alt="Geze image"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/19672/GEZE_wins_NHS_contract_.html">GEZE wins NHS contract </a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">09 September, 2021</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>The five-year collaboration between NHS UK Property Services and GEZE UK is believed to be one of the largest contracts of its kind. Providing a service to more than 1,000 sites and 5,000 assets. </em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//19335.photo.2.jpg?m=1597046035" alt=""/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/19335/First_ever_polyphase_SMETS2_smart_meter_installed.html">First ever polyphase SMETS2 smart meter installed</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">10 August, 2020</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>Britain’s first ever polyphase SMETS2 smart meter was installed on the 4th of August at a property in Gloucestershire.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//19336.photo.2.jpg?m=1597046039" alt=""/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/19336/First_ever_polyphase_SMETS2_smart_meter_installed.html">First ever polyphase SMETS2 smart meter installed</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">10 August, 2020</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>Britain’s first ever polyphase SMETS2 smart meter was installed on the 4th of August at a property in Gloucestershire.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//18346.photo.2.jpg?m=1543241191" alt="BB101, schools, ventilation, mechanical heat recovery, HRU, CIBSE TM57, Eco-Airvent"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/18346/Take_a_deep_breath.html">Take a deep breath</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">03 December, 2018</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p>The long-awaited BB101 2018 was released on 24th August 2018 and it is the largest change in ventilation design regulation and guidance since 2006.</p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//18352.photo.2.jpg?m=1543311140" alt="FM, BESA National Conferece, Steve Tomkins, CIBSE FM Group, Geoff Prudence, SFG20"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/18352/FMs_in_the_lead.html">FMs in the lead</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">03 December, 2018</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p>Facilities management professionals must develop their leadership skills and take greater responsibility for what goes on in buildings following the Grenfell fire tragedy, according to CIBSE FM Group chair Geoff Prudence.</p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//18356.photo.2.jpg?m=1543408385" alt="BIM, Paul Arnold, off-site, Remeha"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/18356/Benefits_of_BIM_in_working_buildings.html">Benefits of BIM in working buildings</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">03 December, 2018</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p>The UK building sector and heating in particular has been identified as having the greatest potential for significantly reducing emissions to meet the nation’s stringent reduction target by 2050. And with a staggering 80% of the total lifetime costs of a commercial building spent on its operation and maintenance there are added economic incentives for improving building efficiency.</p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/18357/No_excuses_for_no_maintenance.html">No excuses for no maintenance</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">03 December, 2018</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p>People offer countless excuses for failing to maintain HVAC plant – ‘It’s too expensive… too disruptive… too timeconsuming… too difficult… too much effort’, the justifications go on. The arguments in favour of maintenance are, however, powerful and the cost is absurdly low when compared with the cost of dealing with a catastrophic equipment failure.</p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//18005.photo.2.jpg?m=1530527874" alt="IFRS16, office, office as a service, Cushman and Wakefield, Coworking, British Council for Offices, BCO"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/18005/The_flexible_future.html">The flexible future</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">02 July, 2018</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>Building design influences human behaviour. But business and working trends also have an impact on the requirements for buildings, and the office is no exception. MBS reports.</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//18003.photo.2.jpg?m=1530526939" alt="Albion Valves UK, manual valves, automated valves, refurbishment, Les Littlewood"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/18003/The_refurb_solution.html">The refurb solution</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">02 July, 2018</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p>In uncertain economic times, refurbishment and retrofit offer excellent solutions for building owners and the construction industry. Les Littlewood highlights some cost-effective approaches.</p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//18001.photo.2.jpg?m=1530525408" alt="Ecodesign, ErP, Energy Related Products Directive, NOx, Defra, pollution, water heaters, Dan Martindale, Andrews Water Heaters"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/18001/Ecodesign_influence.html">Ecodesign influence</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">02 July, 2018</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p>With new Ecodesign requirements under ErP coming into force this September, specifiers are under pressure to ensure that heating system upgrades are compliant. Dan Martindale argues that replacing existing atmospheric water heaters with new ultralow NOx models may be the easiest and most cost-effective way of meeting the new regulations.</p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//17999.photo.2.jpg?m=1530524250" alt="NOx, Remeha, CHP, maintenance, Mike Hefford"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/17999/Take_care_of_your_CHP.html">Take care of your CHP</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">02 July, 2018</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p>In buildings with a high and constant demand for heat and power, CHP offers a long-term solution to significant financial savings and low carbon heat. But to optimise the benefits, planned maintenance is key, as Mike Hefford explains.</p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//17732.photo.2.jpg?m=1520420457" alt="Chris Caton, Ideal Commercial, replacement, boiler, cascade, open vented, sealed"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/17732/Plan_for_performance.html">Plan for performance</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">07 March, 2018</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p>Chris Caton shows that with careful planning, a replacement install can ensure longevity and reliability in heating and hot water systems that have reached the end of their life.</p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//17731.photo.2.jpg?m=1520419771" alt="Jason Tinsley, Mitsubishi Electric, MEES, ErP, EPC, Lot21, F-Gas, R22, Energy related Products, chiller"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/17731/It_92s_time_to_think_about_changing_up_your_chiller.html">It’s time to think about changing up your chiller</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">07 March, 2018</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p>With MEES, ErP, EPC, Lot21 and F-Gas now a stark reality for building operators, 2018 may be the best time to look at upgrading your old chiller system. Jason Tinsley explains more.</p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//17729.photo.2.jpg?m=1520418531" alt="Commercial Flue Cleaning and Maintenance Services (CFCM), flue, chimney systems, chimney, John Hammett, British Standard 4076:1989"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/17729/A_clean_sweep.html">A clean sweep</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">07 March, 2018</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p>Flue and chimney systems need inspecting and cleaning at regular intervals. John Hamnett looks at some of the key issues around maintenance programmes.</p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images//17728.photo.2.jpg?m=1520430361" alt="Frese, PICV, pressure independent, small flow paths, Stephen Hart, two port control, Variable Flow"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/17728/Small_but_smart.html">Small but smart</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">07 March, 2018</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p>Stephen Hart explains that while small flow paths in two port control valves can be unavoidable, the risks can be mitigated by smart system design and product selection.</p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="middleArticle articlelist--wrapper py-3 border-bottom"> <div class="image img-articlelist"> <img class="img-fluid photo-first" src="//cdn595.pressflex.net/images/20010.photo.2.jpg?m=1674142028" alt="Time to look at buildings"/> </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="headlineWrapper"> <p class="headline headline-sub"><a href="/news/fullstory.php/aid/20010/Hunting_for_carbon.html">Hunting for carbon</a></p> <div class="publication-date"><span class="paramv">19 January, 2023</span></div> </div> <div class="summary"> <p><em>The pivotal role of the built environment in achieving global climate change goals was highlighted again at the recent COP27 gathering in Egypt, but David Frise, Group Chief Executive Officer at Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) points out that to reduce carbon emissions, you must first find where they are coming from. </em></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="right-column col-12 col-md-4 p-md-2 pt-md-3">  <script> PHPADS_showZone(29); </script>  <div class="sideSearch my-4"> <form class="form-inline" action="/news/search.php" id="searchbox_form" onsubmit="if (!$(this).data('loading')) $(this).data('loading',True); else return false;"> <div class="form-group"> <input type="hidden" name="m" value="all"> <input type="text" name="q" id="search-input" class="form-control rounded-0 w-100" id="searchfield" placeholder="Search on MBS" onchange="$(this.form).data('loading',false)"> </div> <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary btn-search rounded-0">Search</button> </form> </div> <hr /> <div class="col-12 text-center 4d topright-ad"> <script> PHPADS_showZone(30); </script> </div> <hr /> <div class="col-12 text-center 4d topright-ad"> <script> PHPADS_showZone(34); </script> </div> <div class="logo--container d-flex align-content-center justify-content-center flex-wrap"> <img src="/images/affiliates/affiliate.16.jpg" class="img-fluid coverImage" border="0" alt=""> <a href="/affiliate.php?id=16" target="_blank"> <strong></strong> </a>  <img src="/images/affiliates/affiliate.45.jpg" class="img-fluid coverImage" border="0" alt=""> <a href="/affiliate.php?id=45" target="_blank"> <strong></strong> </a>  <img src="/images/affiliates/affiliate.43.jpg" class="img-fluid coverImage" border="0" alt=""> <a href="/affiliate.php?id=43" target="_blank"> <strong></strong> </a>  </div> <hr /> <div class="modbstv-box col-12"> <a href="/news/categoryfront.php/id/14/News.html"><img src="/img/modbstv.png" alt="modbs tv logo" /></a> <div class="video border-bottom border-light mb-3"> <p class="video-headline m-0">Finalists announced for the 2025 Pump Industry Awards</p> <p><em>The Pump Industry Awards has revealed its highly anticipated finalists for 2025, showcasing the very best in innovation, performance and contribution across the pump sector. 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