Asking the right questions on fire system specification
When specifying fire systems, it’s essential that all fire industry legislation and regulations are met. This brings peace of mind to all parties – both now and in the future. …
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Cooperation is the key to achieving low-carbon buildings
At the London Build 2022 exhibition in November, a panel of main contractors and suppliers showed that the demand for low-carbon buildings is driving communication and cooperation. The big push …
Nittan Fire Detection System Installed in Ireland’s Tallest Commercial Building
Nittan Elite Partner, Fire Technology Ireland (FTI), has recently commissioned and supplied an L1 addressable fire detection system using Nittan Evolution fire detection devices at the EXO, the tallest commercial …
Construction to start on 26M industrial park
Building work on 33 units at the iconic Botany Bay site in Chorley will deliver 405,000 sq ft of industrial and commercial space. Construction work on a new £26m industrial …
Advanced Offers Fire Safety Guidance at London Build Ahead of Building Regulations Deadline
Advanced, a world leader in intelligent fire, evacuation and emergency lighting systems, will be exhibiting on stand E64 at London Build 2022 (16-17 November at Olympia London). Here the company …
How Does the Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings Bill Affect my Business?
The Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings Bill is currently making its way through Parliament. The effects of this proposed law have cost implications for building owners, with a knock-on effect for tenants. …
The public sector must prepare now for the next round of Salix Finance
Article by Dave Archer, National M&E Manager at Mitsubishi Electric The UK has ambitious plans to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and both the public and private sector …
Top tips for using air conditioning in a sustainable way: how to keep cool while saving energy
While there is a plethora of advantages to using air conditioning, not everyone utilises it in an efficient way, which translates to added costs and superfluous energy waste. This could …
Multi-Sensor Fire Alarms: four things you may not know
Optical detectors may be the number one fire detector in the market today, but the popularity of Multi-Sensors has increased dramatically over recent years and prices have fallen, making them …
Launch of new guidance on net zero carbon definition
To deliver real progress on net zero, we need to develop a common understanding of what it means for buildings, in practice and in detail. The Chartered Institution of Building …
Now is the time for a modular approach to building services
Dave Archer, National M&E Manager at Mitsubishi Electric The term ‘modular’ is increasingly heard in the construction sector, and a growing number of contractors and housebuilders are adopting a modular …
New CIBSE Guidance: Electrification for Net Zero
New guidance on the design and operation of building electrical services that focus on the electrification of buildings in the drive to net zero carbon has been published by the …
Dynamic Climate Limited becomes Mitsubishi Electric Value-Added Reseller
Mitsubishi Electric has announced that Dynamic Climate, the Brighton-based HVAC professional services business, has become a Value-Added Reseller (VAR). Dynamic Climate will offer a high level of customer service and support …
Pinnacle LED the Way for Swindon Schools
PINNACLE GROUP, a leading national facilities management (FM) provider, is proud to be working with seven schools in Swindon to reduce energy consumption by an estimated 60% – 80% per …
Mitsubishi Electric takes headline role at BESA National Conference
Mitsubishi Electric will be attending the upcoming BESA National Conference on the 3rd and 4th November as headline sponsor, and will be hosting a roundtable discussing the implications that the changing role …
Upgrading building infrastructure using integrated software: Smart features for better building management
As the world becomes more connected, smart buildings are becoming more commonplace. Everything from security to utilities can now be integrated into a single interface, for improved efficiency and energy …
OFR Advises Fire Strategy for Historic Scottish Castle
A team of fire engineering specialists from OFR Consultants have helped to deliver a fairy tale ending for a stunning heritage property in Ayrshire. Located in beautiful rural Scotland, the …
What sustainable issues do all business need to know about? – Ask ME
Mitsubishi Electric has launched a series of podcasts which shine a light on the sustainable, zero carbon and legislative issues affecting business today. The ‘Ask ME’ podcasts cover a range …
The Implications of Lockdown on Building Maintenance
COVID-19 has caused, and continues to cause, extraordinary levels of disruption to the real estate sector and the insurance market that serves it with property owners struggling to manage and …
PACAIR adds Applied Projects to expand its customer service
Bespoke design and air conditioning supplier, PACAIR has expanded its range of services with the addition of a specialist applied project team, which will assist customers looking to capitalise on …
Interventional radiology relocation completes at Glenfield Hospital
THE £2m relocation of the interventional radiology department to the Glenfield Hospital in Leicester has now completed. The new ward comprises of recovery bed bays, day case bed bays, associated …
CLEANING: Clarion calls Samsic to offices in central and south east England
The UK’s largest provider of affordable housing, Clarion Housing Group has appointed Samsic UK to provide cleaning services to its offices in central and south-east England. The contractor is supplying …
Shortlist of best performing buildings announced
The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre, Manchester, The Sweco Building, Bergen, Norway, and the Hitchcock Centre for the Environment, Amherst, USA, are three innovative schemes that have made the shortlist for …
CP Electronics helps Aurora set new standard for sustainable development
With products and support from CP Electronics, Aurora has become the first building outside London to achieve an outstanding rating from BREEAM. Also designed to LEED Gold Standard, the automated …
Why modular buildings and lighting controls are a class act
As class sizes reach all-time highs and budgets keep shrinking, Martyn Frear, Business Development Manager at CP Electronics, explains why modular buildings and lighting controls can ease the squeeze on …
The challenges of renovating an existing boiler house to create a new council housing development in Hackney
Couch Perry Wilkes (CPW) has been appointed as the main mechanical, electrical and plumbing consultant on a unique new council housing development in Hackney, which will see an old boiler …
New guidance on commissioning services in new homes
The NHBC Foundation today publishes a guide that helps site managers oversee the many commissioning activities that are important to a smooth build programme and delivering high quality homes for …
Big Foot Systems Shortlisted in H&V News Awards for Coca-Cola European Partners GB Project
Sussex-based Big Foot Systems, which leads the way in non-penetrative rooftop support solutions for building services and safe access equipment, is delighted to announce that is has been shortlisted in …