Dan Martindale, wellness, hot water, sizing, water heaters, hot water requirements, boiler, calorifier, water pressure, Andrews Water Heaters

A healthy approach

01 October, 2018

Wellness trends, such as health tourism and workplace fitness, are having a huge impact across the building services industry. Managers must increasingly consider hot water delivery in a wide range of environments – from office shower facilities to residential gyms and luxury hotel spas.

Jeremy Douglas, pipework, Brymec

If the building management system is the brains of a HVAC system and pumps are the heart, then the pipework is the cardiovascular system, distributing water, refrigerant, air and gas around the building to ensure it operates effectively.

Dave Lancaster, hospital, HSE ACOP L8, HTMO4 (Health Technical Memorandum), Legionella, legionella bacteria, public health, Uponor

DESIGNING OUT DISEASE

01 October, 2018

Legionella bacteria can breed in any stagnant water within the 25oC to 45oC temperature range, doubling in number every eight hours. Public health is just as much at risk from Legionella in private homes and offices as it is in large scale public buildings but there are three major factors that create additional risk in healthcare environments.




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Smart Buildings Show conference programme is now LIVE

The conference programme for Smart Buildings Show 2025 is now live and there’s a lot on offer from industry leading speakers who will debate emerging trends and provide a wealth of information to guide you towards efficiency in your buildings.

Rinnai UK launches applied products division

Rinnai is launching a new division - Rinnai Applied - which will be dedicated to the design, supply and service of larger HVAC units and systems that will meet the specific heating, ventilation, air conditioning and hot water demands of commercial and industrial premises.