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The mood around net zero has shifted in ways that would have seemed unlikely just a few years ago, says BESA’s director of technical Kevin Morrissey.

This year will see significant progress towards wider adoption of the building safety agenda if we remember to focus on the bigger picture, says BESA’s director of specialist knowledge Rachel Davidson.

What Is TR19® and Why Does It Matter The guide serves facilities managers, HVAC contractors, compliance officers and others responsible for maintaining building ventilation systems.

Kitchen Extract System Hygiene And TR19® Compliance Kitchen extract systems rank among the most vulnerable parts of a building’s ventilation network. Unlike general supply or extract ducts, they operate in highly contaminated environments. During cooking, the ductwork continuously draws grease,…

Fire damper testing is a legal requirement in the UK, but the industry faces a widespread compliance crisis. BESA inspections reveal that significant numbers of fire dampers are incorrectly installed, untested, or would fail in the event of fire. These…

Duct Cleaning Methods And TR 19® Compliance Clean ductwork is essential to the performance, safety, and health outcomes of any ventilation system. Over time, dust, debris, grease, and microbiological contaminants can accumulate on internal duct surfaces. These deposits not only…

Recycling and waste collectors with a national footprint can routinely report more than four hundred “near-miss” incidents each year involving people sheltering inside waste containers, according to data shared with the ESA.  People seeking shelter in waste containers is a…

Fire Damper Definition And Purpose A fire damper is a critical component of any HVAC system where ductwork passes through fire-resisting compartment walls or floors. Its primary function is to preserve compartmentation in the event of a fire by automatically…

Energy recovery facilities play a vital role in our society, safely and reliably treating millions of tonnes of the UK’s residual waste each year. These facilities are an essential component of the UK’s recycling and waste management ecosystem, which ESA…

How To Conduct A Ductwork Air Leakage Test: A Step-By-Step Guide Testing ductwork for air leakage is a key stage in commissioning. It confirms that the system performs as intended and meets the required standards for airflow, energy efficiency, and…