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…
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…
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…
