The ventilation industry plays a critical role in maintaining safe, healthy environments in buildings. Gary Nicholls, MD and founder of Swiftclean and Swift Fire Compliance – and co-author of both TR19 Air and TR19 Grease and their predecessors – says…
Dave Rhodes, Technical Manager at Albion Valves (UK), delves into critical factors for successful application of PRVs – particularly in high-rise applications. Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs) play a critical role in addressing pressure management in modern plumbing systems, especially in…
Phillip Handley, Country Manager for Walraven highlights the key material and lifecycle considerations for sustainable M&E support systems As the building services industry intensifies its focus on net zero targets and circular economy principles, mechanical and electrical (M&E) contractors are…
Josh Collins, Heat Network Manager for Altecnic explains why BESA’s HIU Test Regime is supporting better performance for the low-carbon heat networks of the future. The UK’s transition to low-carbon heat networks is about scale and quality. With over 50,000…
Peter Wolff, Global Manager Ecosystems & Performance Upgrades for Armstrong Fluid Technology explains why we need a big picture approach to system performance. The HVAC sector has long since transitioned from fixed-speed operation to variable-speed control and is now entering…
BCIA President Stacey Lucas assesses the critical importance of BEMS and discusses the findings of the association’s new technical white paper. Despite rising average global temperatures, ever-more stringent building and sustainability standards and the UK’s net zero target of 2050,…
2025 was challenging for the UK’s fledgling building safety regime, but towards the end of the year there were signs that things should be better in 2026, says Rachel Davidson, Director of Specialist Knowledge at the Building Engineering Services Association…
