Malcolm Moss, President of ADCAS explains why competence in ductwork installation is more critical than ever – and how a new toolkit can help raise standards. The building engineering services sector is under increasing pressure to demonstrate competence across all…
Ewen Rose, BESA Communications Consultant highlights the critical importance of ventilation for occupant health as the industry calls for higher standards and clearer guidance for healthy indoor environments Healthcare professionals need to be better informed about the lifesaving impact of…
Stephen Benton of BRA explains two important regulations and highlights factors to consider during design and installation of pressure systems to help achieve compliance. The EU Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)is one of many EU directives. They lay down basic rules…
Gareth Ash, Marketing Manager at Danfoss, explores how targeted adjustments can significantly reduce carbon emissions in buildings, and why optimising the flow of energy remains one of the most powerful opportunities for improving performance. Energy efficiency has become a critical…
Rob Clemson, Technical Director at Aalberts Hydronic Flow Control, shares his insights into the importance of expansion equipment in today’s HVAC systems. Expansion equipment is a critical safety and performance component in modern heating and cooling systems, yet it is…
Barry Trewhitt, President of HEVAC, looks at how to get the best out of fan coil units throughout the life of a building. Getting the best out of fan coil units starts with the design of the building. Units should…
Heather Wolfenden, Marketing, Communications, and Sustainability Director for Lindab UK , examines what we mean by ‘healthy’ indoor air and explains why good indoor air quality is vital for health and wellbeing. What constitutes good and healthy indoor air? In this briefing…
James Cooper, Renewables Manager for Lochinvar highlights the risks of oversizing DHW systems when applying CIBSE Guide G and how designers can avoid the problems it creates. Oversizing of domestic hot water (DHW) systems can occur, particularly when applying CIBSE…
Steve Skeldon, Above Ground Product Manager at Wavin explains why great indoor environments increasingly rely on the hidden elements of building services. It’s no longer just up to architects and designers to build spaces where users are happy, healthy, and…
Martin Whiteley, Managing Director of Roperhurst, explains why plastic ductwork remains the material of choice for fume extract systems, and why design, fabrication and installation are vitally important considerations. In modern construction and refurbishment projects, ductwork rarely grabs the headlines.…
David Mowatt, Chairman of the Smoke Control Association (SCA), offers guidance on maintaining these life safety systems and examines the wider framework shaping smoke control system maintenance today. In the event of a fire, smoke often presents the most immediate…
Ian Palmer, Head of UK Specification at Airflow Developments Ltd highlights why air quality and acoustic considerations in education buildings are key to better learning environments. As schools, colleges and universities upgrade or refurbish their buildings, ventilation has become a…
