Stephen Benton of BRA explains two important regulations and highlights factors to consider during design and installation of pressure systems to help achieve compliance. The EU Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)is one of many EU directives. They lay down basic rules…
Ewen Rose, BESA Communications Consultant highlights the critical importance of ventilation for occupant health as the industry calls for higher standards and clearer guidance for healthy indoor environments Healthcare professionals need to be better informed about the lifesaving impact of…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
