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BESA warns overheating is now a critical building safety issue

With the UK set to record its warmest summer on record, the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is calling for urgent action to tackle the growing number of buildings that overheat. The Association says the rising number of deaths linked ...

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Almost half of UK companies want office return, yet many buildings are unfit for comfort, warn experts

With UK employers calling staff back to the office faster than at any time since the pandemic, energy efficiency experts are warning that whilst the desks are already filling up, the buildings themselves may not be ready. A new survey ...

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Leak seeking

Andrew Green, Thermography Business Development Manager for HIKMICRO explains how the use of smarter and faster AI-powered thermal imaging solutions helps identify water leaks Finding leaks, water ingress and faults is central to property management and maintenance as if spotted ...

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Is your AC coping with the heat? Smart mid-season checks for facilities managers

With summer now in full swing and air movement systems working hard across commercial properties, there’s still time for facilities managers to take stock. Jerry Hall, Head of Technical Services – Air Conditioning at Climate Centre, offers a timely reminder ...

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Daikin acquires Saltire Facilities Management

Daikin Airconditioning UK has acquired Glasgow-based heating services firm, Saltire Facilities Management Ltd., in a move which will enhance the company’s residential heat pump service network in Scotland, a region with significant growth potential for heat pump heating. Saltire Facilities ...

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BSRIA extends UKAS accreditation for heat pump testing standard

BSRIA, the leading independent provider of building services testing, intelligence, and research, is raising the bar for heat pump and AC efficiency having extended its UKAS-accredited testing capabilities to include the EN 14825:2022 standard following a comprehensive ISO 17025 audit ...

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Liberty renews contract with Fareham Borough Council

Liberty has been awarded a five-year contract, valued at over £3.5 million, to deliver gas servicing and maintenance for Fareham Borough Council (FBC). The property services business, which has been delivering these works under a previous contract since 2018, will ...

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Rapid Energy expand chiller hire range

Rapid Energy, a leader in temporary heating and cooling solutions, has expanded its chiller hire fleet with two new chillers and an air-cooled heat pump. The new 120kW compact chiller, 300kW high-capacity chiller, and 120kW air-cooled heat pump are designed ...

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Improving longevity

HVAC compliance is not just about meeting statutory and legal obligations says Karl Cundill, Chief Operating Officer at LitmusFM. It directly impacts the safety, efficiency and longevity of critical building infrastructure and assets Many organisations assume their sites and facilities ...

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New appointment at Aggreko bolsters support for industrial HVAC contractors and FM firms

Global energy solutions provider, Aggreko, has strengthened its industrial HVAC and process temperature specialist support with the appointment of Chris Smith as Head of Temperature Control for the UK and Ireland. Bringing over 22 years of experience at Aggreko across Europe, ...

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