2026 August

Rinnai Director Chris Goggin explains why the adoption of hybrid heating and hot water systems is an informed approach towards climate change objectives. Hybrid energy systems utilise two forms of power that can assist in reducing fuels cost and delivering beneficial environmental aims

We can track a takeaway from the restaurant to our front door and watch a parcel make its way through several countries. Inside commercial buildings, increasingly sophisticated systems can monitor everything from energy consumption to occupancy and indoor air quality.

For building services personnel, detecting roofing issues early is vital to prevent structural failure, escalated repair costs and operational disruption. Chris Woods, Client Development Manager at IRT Surveys, part of the Mears Group, explores the crucial role visual drone surveys play in identifying undetected roofing problems during maintenance and refurbishment.

Jason Yates, Technical Services Director of Riello UPS, explores how silicon carbide (SiC) technology is enabling a new generation of modular UPS systems delivering higher efficiency, resilience and sustainability for modern buildings and critical infrastructure.

Fernox has launched a new range of air and dirt separators, vacuum degassers, side stream filters and additives, all of which are specifically engineered for commercial HVAC applications, to help extend the lifespan and improve the efficiency of heating and cooling systems. 

Qvantum has enhanced its award-winning QE modular exhaust air heat pump, reducing the system’s lower leaving water temperature range from 18°C to 14°C.

Carrier Rental Systems has announced the expansion of its rental business into a unified total-hire solutions provider through the integration of SLD Pumps and Power.

Thanks to a recent expansion to its manufacturing footprint and the addition of new production lines, Aermec is now offering faster lead times across its heat pump and chiller portfolio as demand for lower carbon HVAC systems continues to rise.

As commercial and industrial heating systems become more sophisticated and building operators face increasing pressure to improve energy efficiency and reduce operational costs, Steve McConnell, Director at the Industrial and Commercial Energy Association (ICOM), explains why the critical area of water treatment should not be overlooked.

Grundfos Commercial Building Services welcomed consultants, engineers, contractors and distribution partners from across the UK and Europe aboard HMS Belfast in London on Thursday 25th June to explore the growing role of modular systems in commercial building services.

Polypipe Building Services joined industry leaders at this year’s Tall Buildings Summit, highlighting the growing need for more efficient approaches to specifying and installing water management systems in new high-rise building projects.

BSRIA has released its latest analysis of the global heating sector, revealing a market in transition as economic pressures, energy security concerns and policy direction reshape demand across both boilers and heat pumps.

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) has announced that entries are now open for the 2027 Pump Industry Awards, inviting companies, organisations and individuals from across the pump sector to showcase their achievements in one of industry’s longest standing and most highly respected awards programmes.

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has welcomed the government’s confirmation that privately rented non-domestic buildings over 1,000 square metres in England and Wales will be expected to achieve a minimum EPC B rating by 2031, describing the move as an important step forward in improving the energy performance of the UK’s commercial building stock.

GOLDBECK has launched a new long-term education initiative in Cardiff, committing to support three local primary schools as part of a programme designed to introduce young children to enterprise, careers and the wider world of construction.

As part of the major refurbishment of 1 Basinghall Avenue, Equation Lighting has designed a lighting scheme that helps redefine how global bank Standard Chartered’s London headquarters is experienced, transforming key client and workplace areas into a series of connected, people-focused environments that support collaboration, wellbeing and flexibility.

Brymec has supplied the full M&E pipework and fittings package for a decarbonisation project at Premier Inn Rayleigh.

Vent-Axia has delivered high-performance ventilation across Centre Court, Olympian’s landmark purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development on Alfreton Road, Nottingham.

Carrier has completed a comprehensive high-pressure water blasting (HPWB) project for the University of Oxford as part of its BluEdge service agreement, delivering significant energy optimisations and safeguarding critical air-cooled chiller equipment.

Mitsubishi Electric air source heat pumps are now providing renewable heating to the zebra, ostrich and roan antelope habitats at Chester Zoo’s ‘Heart of Africa’ zone, as part of its ongoing partnership to support the zoo’s decarbonisation journey.

Replay Golf, a specialist retailer of preowned and new golf equipment, has upgraded comfort, air quality and energy efficiency at its flagship store in Surrey following the installation of Panasonic PACi NX climate control systems.

Kingspan Therma Duct insulation has been installed on new external ductwork at St James’s Hospital as part of a programme of improvement work supporting Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust’s efforts to achieve Net Zero operational carbon emissions by 2040.

Daikin UK has supplied air source heat pump technology to the newly opened Advanced Green Technology Centre at Stoke-on-Trent College’s Burslem Campus, in the 46th installation of Daikin equipment delivered through its ongoing partnership with renewable training specialist Quantum Group.

Wates Group has started work on a landmark project to transform Isle of Wight College. The project will deliver a Welcome Hub to form a new entrance to the college. Spanning two storeys, the Hub will provide purpose-built vocational teaching spaces for disciplines including performing arts, hospitality, and travel and tourism.

Renewable energy will soon help power the operations of one of Glasgow’s best known city centre hotels, following a rooftop solar panel installation project.

Dave Cooper, CEO at LECS UK, explains why lifts deserve greater scrutiny in building appraisals and makes the case for closer collaboration with chartered surveyors to deliver increased client benefits.

Tom Adlington, Sector Sales Manager for Building Services and Construction at Aggreko, outlines the various applications of battery energy storage systems on construction sites.

The energy market disruption that began earlier this year has resulted in higher gas and electricity prices for many customers. Here, Thomas Merton, Technical Manager at Armacell, looks at what heating engineers can do to help their customers tackle some of these increases.

Smart buildings are often presented as the answer to many of the built environment’s most pressing challenges. They promise lower energy use, better comfort, improved visibility, more responsive services and a clearer route towards Net Zero. Yet smart building performance does not always match the ambition set out at design stage. 

As HVAC systems become more complex and facilities teams are asked to do more with less, water treatment decisions must consider operational realities as well as technical performance. Glenn Simpson, UK Manager at Enwa Water Technology UK, explores why consideration of the maintenance burden should be part of the specification process.

When we think of industrial automation, it’s easy to jump to machine performance. Whether it’s reducing asset downtime or improving overall equipment efficiency (OEE), the emphasis has often been on process control. However, in many production facilities, large amounts of energy are also used to maintain the surrounding environment — heating, cooling, lighting and ventilating vast spaces. Here, Mark Richards, Sales Manager UK at Beckhoff UK, explains how manufacturers can more effectively optimise their facilities by looking beyond process control and adopting building automation.

Although New York’s continuing Legionnaires’ disease cases are thousands of miles away, Greg Rankin, CEO of Hydrosense, explains why they should serve as a critical warning for the UK – and why organisations must act now to tackle rising Legionella risks.

Andrew Jones, Technical Director at Axair Fans, on the one question that actually matters with ERP 2026, and what to do once you've answered it. 

ERP 2026 is now appearing constantly in product literature, specifications and technical discussions in the industrial fan marketplace. It's become one of the most talked-about changes in the ventilation industry.