Category The Building & Engineering Services Book – 2025

Jack Lakin, Hot Water Product Manager for Atlantic explains how hot water heat pump cylinders offer sustainability benefits to new build high rise developments.

Rob Clemson*, Technical Director at Aalberts Hyrdonic Flow Control UK (now incorporating Flamco) puts the spotlight on pressurisation, top-up, and water makeup in sealed heating and cooling systems.

Jon Hogg , Health & Safety Manager at Ductbusters, explains why air quality is one of the most critical factors in maintaining patient safety and infection control in healthcare environments and highlights key requirements set by HTM 03-01.

Gareth Ash, Marketing Communications Manager at Danfoss, explores how leveraging existing technologies can optimise energy use and unlock greater performance and sustainability in commercial properties.

Optimising energy efficiency in an HVAC system is crucial for reducing operational costs and achieving sustainability goals. Here, Alpesh Trivedi, Carrier Service Sales Director, UKI & Nordics, explores two upgrade solutions that can enhance HVAC technology’s performance, reduce running costs, and lower carbon emissions.

Mark Harrison, Firesafe Fire Rated Ductwork Commercial Director and BSI FSH 22-9 Chair, surveys the changing climate urged by the Hackitt Report and highlights some practices which still need to be widely adopted

Dr Vanessa Champion AMRSPH highlights the growing importance of biophilic design to meet biodiversity and sustainability targets while improving occupant wellbeing and recruitment.

Adam Taylor, chair of the BESA Indoor Air Quality group and CEO of ARM Environments, highlights why poor indoor air quality in thousands of homes is another powerful argument for a national programme of building retrofits.

Research shows that awareness of the Building Safety Act and its implications is rising, but the pace of real change remains much too slow, according to Rachel Davidson, BESA’s Head of Specialist Knowledge.

Ryan Kirkwood, Engineering Solutions Manager at Baxi, looks at key stages to consider when retrofitting heat pumps for optimal performance and energy savings.