“Warmth, weather-resistance and sustainability were our top priorities when we decided to refurbish our 20th century bungalow at Houlston Manor,” says Bob Griffiths, Shropshire farmer. Following ... more

Coronavirus – the stimulus for change
	The world is coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to technologies that have been around for a long time. Now on a large scale, these technologies may be the engine that makes a sustainable ... more

Coping with Building Carbon
	The carbon associated with a building’s lifecycle come from two main sources – ‘operational carbon’ and ‘embodied carbon’. Operational carbon refers to emissions that arise from providing heating, ... more

Schneider Electric expands specification tool to include ‘Mechanical & Control (BMS)’
	Schneider Electric, a leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has expanded its ‘Specification Tool’ for engineers. The free online tool, which makes the process of ... more

Benchmarking, tracking and prediction tool for building energy consumption launched
	Glasgow-based building energy performance company, arbnco, has launched a new smart building tool that is able to benchmark, track and forecast energy consumption, providing a level of data analysis ... more

Nottingham Uni BMS upgrade	Spotlight on future proofing historic buildings
Schneider Electric is helping to power the University of Nottingham, now that the company’s EcoStruxure Building solution oversees the university’s building management, optimising every operation. ... more	Building controls manufacturer, Priva, says the National Trust’s recent 125th anniversary celebration is a perfect opportunity for heritage professionals to give more time and thought to the ... more

PDS partners with Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric has announced PDS as an EcoStruxure BMS (building management systems) partner.

The partnership combines Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Building Operation with PDS’s unique ... more

Scotland school receives building upgrade
	Distech Controls has recently completed equipping St Columba’s School with a smart and integrated building management system (BMS) to reduce energy costs, while providing a comfortable learning ... more

University of St Andrews to slash carbon footprint

The University of St Andrews has embarked on a £3.75m energy conservation overhaul to reduce its carbon footprint by 950 tonnes a year and save £650,000, a year in operating costs.

Among the energy ... more

Preparing energy management systems for all seasons
	This year has been one of real seasonal changes for the UK, with the nation experiencing both very cold and very hot weather patterns over the last twelve months. In March, the infamous ‘Beast from ... more

The smart money is on Trend at SKYCITY Auckland
	As one of New Zealand’s premier attractions, SKYCITY Auckland is a multi-venue, multi-purpose entertainment facility and home to the stunning SkyTower. When it came to updating its building controls ... more

Orchard Energy offers guidance to help businesses avoid new charges
	Utility management specialist Orchard Energy has warned businesses that they face the prospect of paying significantly more for energy that exceeds their assigned capacity, following new measures to ... more

Itron Aquadis+ Mechanical Water Meter Range, updated for 2017
	The Itron Aquadis+ range of mechanical water flow meters are suitable for both primary and secondary domestic billing due to their approval to the OIML R49 standard and European MID - Directive 2004/... more

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