HVAC

Netherlands

Qvantum Continues European Expansion

Award-winning Swedish heat pump company Qvantum has added a Netherlands location to the UK and Germany and appointed a managing director at its new subsidiary. Mark Vellinga joins as the CEO of Qvantum Energietechnologie B.V., bringing an extensive background that includes serving as the commercial director of one of the leading heat pump companies in…

Italy

BDR Thermea Group Strengthens Strategic Partnership with G.I. Holding

Baxi’s parent company BDR Thermea Group is acquiring a 25 per cent stake in G.I. Holding, a market leader in renewable energy-powered commercial and industrial climate solutions. Headquartered in Latisana, Italy, G.I. Holding manufactures and markets a range of heat pumps, liquid chillers, air handling units, rooftop-packaged units and fan coil units under the brand…

Germany

Decarbonising Germany’s Largest Mixed-use Commercial Building

A collaboration between Sonar Real Estate and MeteoViva Deutschland is reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption at The Squaire, a landmark commercial development adjacent to Frankfurt Airport. MeteoViva previously conducted a detailed feasibility study which projected minimum carbon savings of 400 metric tonnes (or around 14 per cent) and energy savings of 20 per cent…

Egypt

Designing Innovation into Energy-efficient Buildings

ASHRAE has announced the winners of its 2023 Student Design Competition and Applied Engineering Challenge which recognize the exceptional talent and problem-solving skills of students in HVAC&R, building sciences and engineering. This year’s Student Design Competition focused on the design of a new laboratory building, which consist of a large single-story building with a rooftop penthouse and located…

Case Studies

Case Study: Cooling the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Faced with challenging specifications for increasing cooling tower capacity and the need for reduced maintenance cost and inspection accessibility, Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) developed an innovative solution for the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F.…

Marketplace

Pfannenberg PF/PFA Series Filterfans® for Industrial Applications

Pfannenberg, Inc., is promoting its Filterfans® series of thermal management solutions for industrial electrical enclosures. The original technology was invented by Otto Pfannenberg in 1958 and refined throughout the course of over 50 years by Pfannenberg, Inc., through extensive experience and continuous development. Ideal for a range of industry applications, Pfannenberg’s Filterfans® have become established…

News

ASHRAE Encourages Members to Engage Public on World Refrigeration Day (June 26th)

ASHRAE has joined organizations, government agencies and companies worldwide to support World Refrigeration Day, the annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the significant contribution of refrigeration and air conditioning to modern life. World Refrigeration Day is celebrated on June 26th each year. This year’s theme, “Next Generation Cooling,” highlights the need for innovative and sustainable…

Best Practice

Defeating Spring Allergies: Why Workplace Air Purification is Important

Dr Salomé Giao, Lead Scientist at Dyson for Business, says although conversations around air pollution and its health risks have been commonplace for years, indoor air quality deserves more attention. Conversations around air pollution and the dangers and health risks attributed to it have been commonplace for several years now, with There are many regulations…

News

Seeley Partners Convene in Bologna for Annual EMENA Conference

Following a pandemic-induced hiatus, Seeley International distributors and partners from across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa gathered in in Bologna, Italy on 22nd and 23rd March for the company’s 7th annual International Conference. The event provides networking opportunities and serves as a platform for sharing experiences, visions and strategies. In 2021, Seeley was…

News

IAQ Essential for UAE’s Hospitals

A new campaign from Abu Dhabi-based Farnek Services is highlighting the importance of indoor air quality in hospitals and healthcare facilities as summer approaches accompanied by rising outdoor temperatures and humidity levels. HVAC systems draw in air from outside for circulation within buildings, and are prone to ductwork and filtration system failure resulting in deposits…

News

Design Plus Powered by ISH Innovation Award for Compact “Apartment” Heat Pump

Qvantum Energi AB, the Swedish company behind an under-the-sink heat pump for apartments on district heating networks, has received a Design Plus powered by ISH award from a panel of judges including the German Design Council. The awards celebrate “future-proof” products that exhibit an optimum combination of sustainability, aesthetic appeal, and functionality, and are considered one of the…

FM Magazine

Crediting the Rôle of Evaporative Cooling Towers in Water Conservation

Green building specialists Neal Walsh and Robert Downey take on FM Magazine’s challenge of explaining why evaporative cooling towers that consume water are any more sustainable than air conditioning systems powered by electricity. Although evaporative cooling is great at saving energy, it does consume some water but the benefits on energy savings outweigh the water…

FM Magazine

Letters: Putting Down the ‘Sick Dog’ of a UK Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Mike Foster CEO of trade body, the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), calls for the UK’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) to end, branding it ‘immoral’ and arguing it was doomed from the start. Following another poor take up of subsidised heat pumps in January and after Parliament was told that any underspend on the scheme…

Marketplace

Liquid Cooling Solutions for Industrial Electronics

Pfannenberg, Inc., announces its EB 2.0 Large Packaged Chiller and PWS Series Air to Water Heat Exchanger liquid cooling solutions for industrial electronics. Closed-loop liquid cooling efficiently and economically improves performance for advanced manufacturing processes and electronics in hot, dirty environments using field-proven water circulation technology. Designed to guarantee full separation of water lines and…

News

Embodied Carbon Reports for Building Services Products

Elta Fans has become one of the first manufacturers in the air movement sector to offer TM65 reports which follow a methodology developed by CIBSE for calculating embodied carbon in building services products. The TM65 Embodied Carbon calculation helps consultants, architects and specifiers obtain a fuller picture of how much carbon is being generated on…

Blog

Why it’s Time to Remember Air Conditioners are Heat Pumps

With uncertainty over the supply and prices of natural gas, EU member states are working to reduce consumption by 15 per cent this winter. Finding alternative sources of heating is the obvious solution with ubiquitous HVAC systems presenting as one of the least obvious candidates. Air conditioning systems in place in many buildings are fundamentally…

FM

SPIE UK Awarded FM Contract by Altrad Babcock

SPIE UK has been awarded a new contract to provide facilities management services at three buildings operated by Altrad Babcock in Renfrew, Renfrewshire. Altrad Babcock specialises in the delivery of engineering, aftermarket, and upgrade services to the energy industry. Under the agreement, SPIE UK will be responsible for completing mechanical and HVAC works, reactive services,…

Automation & AI

Harnessing AI to Meet the EU’s Gas Reduction Target for Member States

Adopting artificial intelligence can help EU member states reach the voluntary 15 per cent gas reduction target set by the EU Council in July 2022 according to Arloid Automation, which advocades coupling AI with building management systems to control and save on energy and coolant use. According to the Council of the EU’s press release…

Australia

Celebrating 50 years of World-leading Climate Control Solutions

Seeley International, Australia’s largest air conditioning and heating manufacturer, is celebrat ing its golden jubilee in 2022. The Seeley family business has grown from humble beginnings into a global leader in the HVAC manufacturing industry that is renowned fore its innovative evaporative cooling systems . In more recent times, the company has delivered large-scale HVAC…

Australia

Seeley International Celebrates Golden Jubilee in Dubai

Seeley International has celebrated 50 years of climate control solutions and its decade-long partnership with Climagulf in the Middle East at a special event in Dubai. The celebration on 25th May featured speeches from company founder and Executive Chairman, Frank Seeley, and Group Managing Director, Jon Seeley. Sabu Abraham, Climagulf CEO, welcomed Sealey representatives and…

Featured

The New Standard of Indoor Air Quality

John McPherson, managing director, ABM UK, explains why the absence of a consensus global standard for Indoor Air Quality presents difficulties for facility managers, and the measures his company is taking to preventing sick building syndrome (SBS) in client locations. The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically disrupted life around the world, and most profoundly, our interactions outside…

HVAC

Aircuity Installed at SOM’s 7 World Trade Center Headquarters

Aircuity has installed its ventilation optimization platform in the new headquarters of global architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), at 7 World Trade Center (WTC) in New York City. SOM selected the Aircuity platform for its ability to optimize ventilation and deliver a healthier and more productive indoor environment, along with Aircuity’s continuous indoor…

Education

USGBC Reports on IAQ in Schools

A new report from the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and ASHRAE details how school districts in the United States have continued to manage air quality within their schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Managing Air Quality in the Pandemic: How K-12 Schools Addressed Air Quality in the Second Year of COVID-19” builds…

HVAC

Pfannenberg Launches Rainproof Filter Fan for Outdoor Electrical Enclosures

Pfannenberg’s new Outdoor Filterfan® brings rainproofing to electrical enclosures that rely on fan-based cooling. Certified to TYPE 3R. the new filter fan providing enclosures with protection against ingress of falling dirt, harmful effects of rain, sleet, snow and external ice formation. Further, it features UV resistance plastic to prevent premature degradation from direct sunlight. Traditional…

Energy Management

The Role of Tech in Tackling Spiralling Business Costs and Climate Change

Jamie Cameron, Director of Digital Solutions at Johnson Controls, explains why organisations are increasingly relying on technology to deliver operational energy savings whilst tackling climate change. Against a backdrop of myriad problems, from spiralling energy costs to inflation rates higher than seen for 30 years, the topic of energy efficiency has come back into sharp…

HVAC

Seed Funding Round for AI Sustainable Commercial Building Design and Lifecycle Management Platform

Israeli tech startup BeamUP has raised US $15 million of seed funding from StageOne Ventures and US-based Ibex Investors to market its AI platform for sustainable design and lifecycle management of commercial real estate. The company which is also being supported by prominent business angels including Chano Fernandez, the CEO of Workday, utilises patented AI…

Canada

ASHRAE Opens Registration for 2022 Annual Conference

Registration is now open for the 2022 ASHRAE Annual Conference from June 25-29 at the Sheraton Centre Hotel, Toronto. The five-day event will include sessions addressing current trends and technologies in the HVAC&R industry, as well as tours, social events and a keynote message from Fredi Lajvardi, nationally recognized STEM educator and subject of IMAX…

Australia

Protecting Against Airborne Viruses

Considerations for choosing your clean air solutions for your work place. Choosing-the-right-clean-air-solution_booklet_ENG_FINISH

HVAC

Protecting Critical Equipment at Maidstone Hospital

Sensor-led automation technology from ANT Telecom is supporting Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust with performance monitoring of critical systems. The automation technology streamlines have been deployed to modernise processes previously undertaken manually by staff who have now been deployed elsewhere. Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust provides a  range of general hospital services, and…

Appointments

Fantech Ventilation Ireland Announces New Leadership Team

Elta Group business, Fantech Ventilation Ireland, has announce two key appointments following the retirement of founder and managing director, Brendan O’Toole.Mark Russell succeeds O’Toole as managing director, moving up from his previous role as sales director of Fantech, and will have his previous position filled by Murray Anderson who formerly served as national sales and…

Construction

New Name, Same Vision

The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has rebranded to reflect an expanding remit as its members increasingly collaborate on other issues its expanded remit and ongoing collaborative vision for the future.  The unique alliance of trade associations and professional bodies has been rebranded as the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV), putting more emphasis on its…

HVAC

Remobilisation Strategies for the Workplace

Despite wide acceptance of the role of ventilation in containing transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in multi-occupant spaces, facilities managers continue to encounter difficulties upgrading HVAC filtration systems to support recommended high-efficiency particular air (HEPA) filtration capabilities. In this whitepaper, Swedish multinational clean air solutions provider, Camfil A/S, considers alternative solutions currently available. Remobilisation_Strategies_for_the_workplace

HVAC

HVAC White Paper Provides Guidance on Building Reopening

25.11.2021, 15:38 HVAC White Paper Provides Guidance on Building Reopening A new white paper from clean air filtration specialist Camfil explains the options available to facilities managers and building operators when HVAC systems cannot be retrofitted with ISO 16890-compliant air filters in line with global recommendations for safe building reopening. The white paper also discusses…

HVAC

Heating Systems a Magnet for Tropical Ants

23.11.2021, 13:51 Heating Systems a Magnet for Tropical Ants The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is cautioning managers of large, centrally heated buildings against significant risks presented by a small species of tropical ant. Pharoah ants are tiny but can create huge colonies that will split if threatened and can potentially spiral out of control.…

HVAC

Enhancing Fire Safety in Large Non-Standard Buildings

22.11.2021, 16:56 Enhancing Fire Safety in Large Non-Standard Buildings Honeywell Building Technologies provides guidance on advanced smoke detection in buildings with atria and large open spaces. Today, the owners of a growing number of non-standard building designs like museums, arenas, stadiums and structures with atria or large open spaces are turning to performance-based design for…

Environment

Vaillant Transitions to Lithium-ion Fleet

28.10.2021, 10:46 Vaillant Transitions to Lithium-ion Fleet Intralogistics specialists Jungheinrich have supported global energy-saving HVAC solutions provider, Vaillant Group’s transition from lead acid to Lithium-ion batteries. The full upgrade and replacement of the warehouse fleet operated by subsidiary Vaillant Industrial represents a major step in securing the 140 year old family-owned manufacturer’s ambition of operating…

Energy Management

Monitoring ESG and Wellness in Buildings with AI

A new all-in-one solution from Johnson Controls allows building operators to track key metrics relating to sustainability, occupier health and wellness, and energy and water consumption. The new OpenBlue Performance Advisor application expands on the rich capabilities of Johnson Controls OpenBlue Enterprise Manager solution, supporting organisations seeking to achieve clean air and sustainability targets through…

Healthcare

Improve Health and Reduce CO2 Emissions in Commercial Buildings

21.10.2021, 21:21 Improve Health and Reduce CO2 Emissions in Commercial Buildings Aircuity is marking National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month in the United States by promoting better understanding of ventilation optimization in commercial buildings. Credited with healthier IAQ and reducing carbon emissions in line with new standards which are being introduced nationally, and in cities…

Contracts

Global Publisher Awards Hard Services Contract

09.09.2021, 09:28 Global Publisher Awards Hard Services Contract Penguin Random House has awarded a contract to Artic Building Services to deliver electromechanical services and HVAC maintenance across its portfolio of properties in the United Kingdom. The publisher operates a network of offices across the country that includes two locations in Central London. Penguin Random House’s…

HVAC

Sustainable Buildings Leader to Present at I2SL Conference

07.09.2021, 20:35 Sustainable Buildings Leader to Present at I2SL Conference Aircuity CEO Dan Diehl will explain how exhaust fan control maximizes energy savings and reduces carbon footprints in lab facilities at this month’s International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories Annual Conference in Atlanta.   Exhaust systems can account for up to 20 per cent of a…

Environment

Supporting DGNB Sustainable Building Certification

07.09.2021, 17:01 Supporting DGNB Sustainable Building Certification MeteoViva Climate has been recognised as a service by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) “Buildings in Operation” certification programme. The implementation of the company’s energy management and indoor climate control platform is now automatically linked to a guaranteed level of compliance, regardless of the specific characteristics of…

HVAC

Johnson Controls Extends HVAC Capabilities in Scotland

24.08.2021, 10:13 Johnson Controls Extends HVAC Capabilities in Scotland Johnson Controls has acquired Glasgow-based commercial and industrial HVAC design and installation specialist Fisher Group in a move that will accelerate its growth plans in Scotland. The integration of principal trading companies, Fisher Group Ltd and Fisher Group Services with Johnson Controls’ UK North Commercial HVAC Installation…

Blog

Keeping Compliance on the Menu

30.07.2021, 12:06 Keeping Compliance on the Menu Jeremy Harrison, managing director of MSL Property Care Services, explains why the UK’s hospitality sector needs to pay attention to facility compliance following the lifting of lockdown restrictions. With the end of lockdown now a reality in the United Kingdom, those within the hospitality sector will be preparing…

Environment

Making Reoccupied Premises Safer

29.07.2021, 00:54 Making Reoccupied Premises Safer Jenton Group is claiming 99.99 per cent efficacy for Torpedo Quad, the new UV air disinfection unit developed by its JenAct subsidiary to keep ducted air conditioning systems free of SARS-CoV-2.   UVC radiation has been proven to be effective at disinfecting airborne viruses, with a considerable amount of…

Automation & AI

Taking IAQ Monitoring to Operators of Commercial Property

27.07.2021, 13:00 Taking IAQ Monitoring to Operators of Commercial Property Airthings’ indoor air quality monitoring solutions will be offered by over 500 channel partners of Carrier brand, and fire and security specialist, Edwards in the United States and Canada under a new distribution partnership. Airthings is recognised as a global leader in IAQ solutions and energy-saving…

Environment

Survey Addresses Work From Home Fatigue

16.07.2021, 16:19 Survey Addresses Work From Home Fatigue A wave of WFH fatigue has hit the UK according to a survey for Mitie by OnePoll, although its findings suggests many employees remain concerned their offices aren’t Covid-secure. The survey of 5,000 employees who have been working from home during the pandemic was undertaken this month,…

HVAC

Eco UK Group Consolidates M&E Offering

05.07.2021, 11:51 Eco UK Group Consolidates M&E Offering Following a recent rebrand, United Kingdom energy solutions provider Eco UK Group has streamlined the mechanical and electrical (M&E) offering of its Ecolighting, Ecolectrical, Ecomech and Eco M&E businesses. For several years, the company has been incorporating in-house lighting, electrical and mechanical works into hundreds of projects…

Energy Management

Supporting Regulation of the Electrical Industry in Scotland

21.06.2021, 08:37 Supporting Regulation of the Electrical Industry in Scotland Scotland’s largest construction trade association SELECT has welcomed several new additions to its Wall of Support for better regulation of the electrical industry.   Electrical businesses and individual electricians that have added a digital ‘brick’ to the online resource in support of the campaign, include:  Atalian Servest…

Energy Management

New Energy Dashboard for Aircuity Platform

16.06.2021, 08:38 New Energy Dashboard for Aircuity Platform A new ‘Airside’ energy dashboard for demand control ventilation platform Aircuity alerts building operators to the zones or properties within a portfolio that are consuming the highest volumes of energy on HVAC applications. Introduced as local, state, and federal government organizations in the United States are bringing in…

HVAC

H.I.G. Capital to Acquire Travis Perkins UK Plumbing & Heating Business

20.05.2021, 23:33 H.I.G. Capital to Acquire Travis Perkins UK Plumbing & Heating Business Global alternative investment firm H.I.G. Capital with over €36 billion of equity capital under management has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Travis Perkins Plc’s Plumbing & Heating business (P&H).   The divestiture of one of the UK’s leading plumbing, heating,…

Contracts

Reducing Building Carbon Footprints with Automation

24.03.2021, 13:21 Reducing Building Carbon Footprints with Automation Burkhard Dallosch, managing director of global real estate portfolio operator Deka Immobilien, explains why an intelligent building partnership with MeteoViva is delivering above expected carbon reductions. In 2019, Deka Immobilien announced a three-year programme to install MeteoViva Climate technology in at least 100 properties forming part of…

Energy Management

Veolia joins UK Net Zero Carbon Delivery Framework

11.03.2021, 13:29 Veolia joins UK Net Zero Carbon Delivery Framework Veolia, has secured a place on the United Kingdom’s new ETL Net Zero Carbon Delivery (NZCD) Framework which is designed to advance progress on public sector’s carbon targets.   The company has been awarded a place on all four lots covering All Encompassing Technologies, Heating…

HVAC

Acquisition Expands Johnson Controls HVAC Capabilities

03.03.2021, 10:44 Acquisition Expands Johnson Controls HVAC Capabilities Johnson Controls has acquired Cool Solution, a prominent service provider of air conditioning and refrigeration within the UK and Ireland.   With offices in Cardiff and Tewksbury, the acquisition allows Johnson Controls to fill a geographic service gap in Wales and the South West. This will enable…

Engineering

Election to Professional Fellowships

04.02.2021, 16:07 Election to Professional Fellowships Stephen Dunn, compliance director for hard services provider Commercial Maintenance Services UK (CMS), has been recognised with Fellowships of two professional bodies. Dunn has held various prestigious positions within the industry, including chairman of the North East Branch of CIPHE and member of the North East branch of IGEM,…

HVAC

Reimaging Real Estate Portfolio Management

27.01.2021, 18:33 Reimaging Real Estate Portfolio Management A partnership between AI-driven property operations platform Facilio and Evogy, Italy’s leading Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) provider, promises IoT-led improvements in sustainability and operating efficiencies for operators of real estate portfolios. Under the partnership, the companies will extend their offerings to deliver well-rounded, intelligence-led connected operations and sustainability services, for…

Energy Management

LEEDing the Green Revolution

13.01.2021, 16:21 LEEDing the Green Revolution Shannon Bergstrom, LEED Green Associate and TRUE zero waste system advisor, explains why facility managers are the key leaders of the green revolution. Now that we have entered what is considered crunch time in the global fight against climate change, the push for sustainability has really picked up speed.…

Environment

Advancing IoT Building Connectivity

24.11.2020, 09:43 Advancing IoT Building Connectivity A collaboration between Facilio and global HVAC field device leader Belimo promises to harness real-time building data to deliver more manageable and sustainable environments.   Addressing the growing need for efficient building operations, Facilio and Belimo will help real estate owners, operators, and service providers turn IoT data into…

Automation & AI

Managing Building Occupancy for COVID-security

24.11.2020, 08:54 Managing Building Occupancy for COVID-security Dan Shields, CEO of Building IoT management platform operator, Shields Energy, explains how realtime management of occupancy levels and indoor air quality is making facilities safer post-Covid-19. Facilities managers and health and safety (H&S) professionals have had to make significant changes to the way their spaces are managed.…

Blog

Approaching Decarbonisation

18.11.2020, 13:02 Approaching Decarbonisation Faye Bowser, Head of Siemens Energy Solutions, provides guidance on the measures businesses can take to decarbonise. Decarbonisation is a clear global target and there is a growing urgency for businesses to act. If they don’t, they risk exposing themselves to potential risks from policy-driven increased operating costs, increased energy costs…

Appointments

North Ayrshire Council Hard FM Contract

18.11.2020, 11:46 North Ayrshire Council Hard FM Contract North Ayrshire Council has appointed BAM FM to deliver a three-year HVAC maintenance contract at over 200 sites including schools, libraries, community halls and sheltered housing in southwest Scotland. As part of the contract, the company (a subsidiary of BAM Construct UK), will deliver round-the-clock planned and…

Environment

Consolidating Technical Solutions Delivery in the UK

12.11.2020, 11:17 Consolidating Technical Solutions Delivery in the UK ABM UK has moved a step closer towards becoming a single source facility services provider following the announcement it is to integrate its Technical Solutions business with its Business & Industry Group.   ABM Technical Solutions provides customers with a range of services, including energy, electrical, HVAC and electric vehicle charge…

Construction

Aligning a New Office Development with The Return-to-Work

05.10.2020, 19:25 Aligning a New Office Development with The Return-to-Work Cushman & Wakefield and Colliers International are marketing the recently completed The Source H20 office community in Irvine (Orange County), California, on the strength of its Covid-security. The project fronts onto Odyssey and is situated at the intersection of Waterworks Way and Sand Canyon Ave…

Contracts

South London and Maudsley NHS Trust Contract

28.09.2020, 16:53 South London and Maudsley NHS Trust Contract Artic Building Services has regained a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) contract for HVAC systems maintenance with the South London and Maudsley (SLaM) NHS Trust. The contract relates to the provision of hard services at the Bethlem Royal Hospital, Lambeth Hospital and the Maudsley Hospital which operate…

Automation & AI

Indoor CO2 Monitoring and Covid-19

25.09.2020, 12:24 Indoor CO2 Monitoring and Covid-19 Mark Newton, managing director of sensing and peripheral devices for intelligent buildings, Sontay, explains why a healthy indoor environment is essential for Covid-security. The COVID-19 pandemic has put unprecedented focus on health and safety practices within workspaces, as UK staff return in increasing number to their principal place…

Energy Management

Expediting Workplace Re-entry in Silicon Valley

11.09.2020, 01:04 Expediting Workplace Re-entry in Silicon Valley Design modifications will support the safe relocation of tenants to the new Lawrence Station Office and R&D complex which is under construction in Santa Clara, California. Owned and developed by Bayview Development Group (BDG), the five-story, 173,472 square foot development is situated at 3655 Kifer Road. In the…

Events

Selecting the Right Steam Control Mechanism

09.09.2020, 19:38 Selecting the Right Steam Control Mechanism Robert Workosky, regional sales manager at Warren Controls for the Northeastern United States, explains the importance of moving beyond ‘business as usual’ regulators and relief valves when specifying steam control applications.   From HVAC and kitchen appliances to autoclaves and other mission-critical equipment, steam power and heat…

Blog

Protecting Against Virus Transmission in Schools

04.09.2020, 01:23 Protecting Against Virus Transmission in Schools With schools in the UK reopening, Karen Trigg, business development manager at Allegion, explains the role of touchless hardware in infection control.   When it comes to reducing the risk of infection, there can be no substitute to regular hand-washing, scrupulous hygiene and cleaning measures at touchpoints.…

Blog

Smart Heating Scheme Re-emerges from Lockdown

A smart renewable heating scheme forming part of the £41 million Energy Superhub Oxford project is being permitted to proceed following lockdown disruption. The recommencement of the scheme with leading housing provider, Stonewater, and Kensa Contracting, will contribute to the project’s anticipated savings of 10,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions a year by 2021;…

Engineering

Transforming Buildings Into High-Performing Assets

04.08.2020, 20:01 Transforming Buildings Into High-Performing Assets Siemens Smart Infrastructure has unveiled a new generation of Desigo building automation controllers for automated applications in small and mid-sized buildings. Heralded as solutions for transforming buildings into “high-performing, energy efficient assets”, the Desigo PXC4 and PXC5 controllers have been released under Siemens’ new licence-free Desigo Engineering Framework which includes…

Environment

Why the Future of FM is Automation

27.07.2020, 18:09 Why the Future of FM is Automation Matthew Margetts, sales and marketing director with IoT asset monitoring solutions company Smarter Technologies, presents the case for smart(er) facilities management. According to the World Bank, nearly 70 per cent of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050. To cope with these increasing populations,…

Energy Management

Reimagining IAQ for the New Normal

09.07.2020, 18:01 Reimagining IAQ for the New Normal Johnson Controls is helping building owners and operators identify strategies for improving IAQ to counter the spread of Covid-19. As towns, cities, and countries begin to reopen, users of buildings will need assurances from landlords and operators about the health and safety of premises – beginning with the air they breathe.  …

Environment

CAREL Cares

22.06.2020, 09:22 CAREL Cares A new website dedicated to indoor air quality (IAQ) in the healthcare sector, and individual health and wellbeing, has been launched by CAREL with social media promotion under the #CARELcares hashtag.   With three different sections, the site highlights the close relationship between relative humidity control and IAQ, supplementing descriptive content…

Construction

Big 5 Postponed to 2021 (Dubai WTC)

01.06.2020, 14:04 Big 5 Postponed to 2021 (Dubai WTC) The Big 5, the Middle East’s largest construction event, has been rescheduled for 12-15 September 2021. The new dates also apply to the specialised events that are staged alongside The Big 5 – The Big 5 Heavy, Middle East Concrete, HVAC R Expo, Middle East Stone,…

Environment

Harnessing AI to Reopen Properties in the “New Normal”

28.05.2020, 09:00 Harnessing AI to Reopen Properties in the “New Normal” AI property management platform Facilio has launched REbuild, a ready-to-deploy operations toolkit which helps real estate owners respond to operational challenges during the recovery from Covid-19.   The new operational toolkit enables real estate owners and operators to generate quick wins by remotely controlling…

Contracts

Building Measurement and Verification in Lockdown

04.05.2020, 20:53 Building Measurement and Verification in Lockdown Mark Gifford, Technical Services Manager with global building performance specialist IES, considers the implications of Zero Running Buildings for Energy Services and FM teams during COVID-19. The last few weeks and months have brought unrecognisable changes to society. The announcement of shutdowns and lockdowns by Governments around…

Healthcare

The Truth About COVID-19 and HVAC

24.04.2020, 14:15 The Truth About COVID-19 and HVAC Paul Lucas, managing director of UK hard services provider Artic Building Services, explains why claims heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are contributing to the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus are widely off the mark. Although the government continues to provide, and update, advice on keeping building users safe, as…

Environment

Urgent Guidance on COVID-19 and HVAC in Buildings

22.04.2020, 20:37 Urgent Guidance on COVID-19 and HVAC in Buildings Important new guidance from ASHRAE addresses the challenges that arise in managing the spread of the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus in the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems. The guidance has been published as two, separate statements and addresses inaccurate claims which have appeared in the…

HVAC

Regaining Control Over Swimming Pools

22.04.2020, 10:15 Regaining Control Over Swimming Pools Heat recovery and humidity specialist for the swimming pool market, Heatstar, has worked with CAREL to develop new control and connectivity features.   A pioneer of climate control and energy management systems for swimming pools, Heatstar reached out to CAREL for help in developing an integrated controls solution to replace its…

FM

Supporting the NHS

09.04.2020, 16:10 Supporting the NHS Artic Building Services are supporting the NHS’s fightback against the COVID-19 pandemic by continuing to undertake repairs and provide essential maintenance support in hospitals. The company which provides facilities management to several NHS sites in London and the South East of England is making additional resources available to clinical teams…

Automation & AI

HVAC Savings at New College Durham

26.03.2020, 11:31 HVAC Savings at New College Durham Danfoss Drives and HVAC partner Digicon are helping reduce energy consumption at New College in County Durham, North East England. The management of the higher education and sixth form college have previously implemented energy saving schemes that include solar power, rain water harvesting and Building Management System…

Environment

Online Courses from ASHRAE this Spring

17.03.2020, 19:29 Online Courses from ASHRAE this Spring ASHRAE Learning Institute (ALI) is accepting registrations for online training courses in its Spring 2020 prospectus. The prospectus which operates from April to June includes three new instructor-led courses: “Principles of Building Commissioning: ASHRAE Guideline 0 and Standard 202”, which will be delivered on 20 April, explores the…

Contracts

Carel Defies Difficult Trading Conditions

17.03.2020, 13:54 Carel Defies Difficult Trading Conditions Italian multinational control solutions manufacturer CAREL INDUSTRIES S.p.A. has reported revenue growth of 16.8 per cent and an EBITDA Margin of 19.3 per cent in its end of fiscal year 2019 accounts.   The global supplier to the HVAC-R industries and developer of humidification and evaporative cooling solutions…

Energy Management

Ground Source Heating Project Shortlisted for Award

Kensa Contracting and Together Housing have been shortlisted for the H&V News ‘Renewable Project of the Year’ Award for their multi-site renewable heating upgrade programme in social housing across Yorkshire and Lancashire.   Now in their 26th year, the H&V News Awards are an annual celebration of excellence, forward thinking and the highest achievements across…

Automation & AI

Is Your Ventilation Stuck in the 1970s?

21.01.2020, 20:47 Is Your Ventilation Stuck in the 1970s? Tom Kolsun, Strategic Accounts Manager with Aircuity, Inc., presents the case for better ventilation of educational and student facilities.     Did you know that humans breathe over 11,000 liters of air a day? Your staff and students will likely spend around 2000 hours per year…

HVAC

Reduce Absences on National Sickie Day

17.01.2020, 14:03 Reduce Absences on National Sickie Day Imogen Palmer provides timely advice for employers in the approach to National Sickie Day (the day in the UK when employees are statistically the most likely to pull a sickie) on Monday 3rd February. According to HR experts, ELAST, the first Monday in February is the most…

Automation & AI

Reducing Electricity Usage

15.01.2020, 08:49 Reducing Electricity Usage Polyteck Group is offering commercial clients an innovative technology-led solution for reducing their energy costs. Offering energy savings of up to 60 per cent on The SolarCool system can reduce client electricity usage for air conditioning or refrigeration by up to 60% while Marketed by its manufacturer as “the most energy efficient…

Energy Management

ASHRAE Breaks Ground on New HQ Building

13.01.2020, 20:57 ASHRAE Breaks Ground on New HQ Building ASHRAE is working on a new global headquarters renovation project that will transform a 66,700 square foot building into state-of-the-art facilities for 125 staff. Construction work at 180 Technology Parkway in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, is scheduled for completion by  late summer with personnel expected to relocate by…

Environment

Taking Responsibility for Our Built Environment

08.01.2020, 12:56 Taking Responsibility for Our Built Environment Aidan Bell, co-founder of sustainable building materials company Envirobuild, explains why facility managers should be championing new sustainability standards. According to the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), the built environment contributes around 40 per cent of total carbon footprint in the United Kingdom, presenting an influential element…

Automation & AI

Bringing Intelligence to Buildings the Smart Way

13.12.2019, 15:20 Bringing Intelligence to Buildings the Smart Way Byron BeMiller, director of the Smart Building vertical market with LoRa Alliance IoT ecosystem sponsor, Semtech, considers the benefits and pitfalls associated with different approaches to connecting buildings. It’s easy to get bogged down in complex issues and costs when looking to bring intelligence into corporate…

Contracts

Telford Shopping Centre Awards Hard FM Contract

23.10.2019, 11:09 Telford Shopping Centre Awards Hard FM Contract ABM UK has secured a hard services contract with Telford Centre, the largest shopping centre in Shropshire in the West Midlands with over 160 stores.   The 52-acre Telford Centre site is located is currently undergoing a £55 million redevelopment and is scheduled to re-open later…

Environment

Saving Residential Council Heating Bills

Croydon Council is piloting a low-carbon ground source heat pump system from Kensa Contracting in one of its residential blocks under an initiative to reduce heating bills for tenants and lower carbon emissions. The ground source heat pumps at the council-owned 10-storey block in New Addington will cut carbon emissions, help improve air quality, and…

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