The Building and Engineering Services Book

The Building and Engineering Services Book highlights the vital role played by the building engineering services sector in tackling the UK ’s major economic, social and healthcare challenges.

In the publication you will find articles and technical reports covering all aspects of the management of buildings to help clients and specifiers alike to make informed decisions to find the right contractor to help them meet their corporate, financial and social goals.

Our Supporters

BESA (Building Engineering Services Association), FETA (Federation of Environmental Trade Associations), ADCAS (Association of Ductwork and Allied Services, HEVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Association), and the SCA (Smoke Control Association) BCIA (The Building Controls Industry Association, HPA ( Heat Pump Association and the BRA (British Refrigeration Association).

Technical Articles

The Publishers extend their thanks to the following companies for supporting The Building And Engineering Services Book 2025 and providing their expert knowledge with technical articles:

Aalberts hydronic
Aalberts piping
Albion
Armstrong
Atlantic
Baxi
Carrier
Danfoss
Ductbusters
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Logo flamco
Iaq
Jobd
Logo lindab
Lockinvar
Naad
Rockwool
Roperhurst
Swiftclean
Walraven
Wavin

Industry News

‘ask the expert’ interview: Stephen Duck

Turning turbulence into opportunity: The case for Net Zero

NEW: FastFix at Aalberts ips

Competence in ductwork installation

Expanding horizons – sizing and safety for expansion equipment in HVAC systems

Fan coil units – optimising use across the lifespan of the building

Factors for healthy indoor air

Accurate sizing of domestic hot water – avoiding oversizing

Things that go bump in the pipes: the case for acoustic drainage

Safety-critical plastic fume extract ductwork: specification to operation

Why maintaining smoke control systems matters

Ventilation design for better learning