Category The Building & Engineering Services Book – 2025

Raajan Bains, Technical Sales Manager at Walraven, gives an insight into the basics of vibration control in building services.

BESA’s TR19 Air has raised awareness of the need for ventilation hygiene. But  the fire risk posed by infrequently cleaned laundry extract ductwork is still often underestimated, as Gary Nicholls, Managing Director of Swiftclean explains.

David Mowatt, Chairman of the Smoke Control Association (SCA), explains why all regions should be using certified installers and demanding proof of compliance.

Roperhurst Managing Director, Martin Whitely calls on the industry to consider outdoor air quality as much as indoor air quality.

Lisa Stephens, Product Manager for the Building Envelope at ROCKWOOL UK, explains the fire performance considerations for installing services like solar PV on roofs.

Tony Croke, Product Manager for Indoor Climate Solutions at Wavin explores the importance of IAQ, the evolving role of ventilation and how the construction industry can better prioritise the indoor environment for the benefit of building users.

John Cousins, NAADUK Auditing Executive explains why awareness of the requirement to undertake cleaning and maintenance of ventilation systems to prevent the build-up of grease and dust to prevent fires is paramount.

Heat pumps are divided into 2-pipe and 4-pipe systems. James Cooper, Renewables Manager at Lochinvar explains the difference between the two and why installers should select the right technology for their projects.

A conversation with Alan Gregory, director at IAQ Services and contributing formulator of BESA’s TR19 Grease.

Barry Trewhitt, President of HEVAC, discusses the rise of embodied carbon and its impact on the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry.