Modern Building Services magazine

I was at a trade show quite recently and spotted a company who used to send us a lot of press releases but we've not heard from for a while, so I wandered over and asked them to make sure we were still on their press list. "It's okay", they said. "We post all our press releases on Twitter and Linkedin so you can download them from there." PR people: don't do this. There were 150 companies in that room alone and that's a fraction of the number of possible companies out there. If I checked their all social media feeds for their latest press material, I'd never get anything else done. If you don't send them out directly, and other people are, they have an immediate huge advantage over you. Just put an editorial email list together and send them out. It takes next to no time and increases the chance of your press getting seen and run a millionfold.

Who are the good guys? The new Labour administration quickly committed itself to ‘get Britain building again’, but will it also recognise the contribution the building services industry can make to addressing the huge social issues of health and wellbeing? David Frise, CEO of BESA Group, looks at the main issues that need to be addressed. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQV-hR79

A word on sprinkler systems Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance , highlights a serious knowledge gap amongst professionals responsible for the implementation of #sprinkler systems. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e2yKx8wc

School targets Mike Egan, Business Development Manager, Corporate Sales, at Mitsubishi Electric Europe BV , highlights the importance of upgrading the UK’s schools in order to hit our Net Zero targets. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eeGD6jpE

Ceiling centrepiece The vision for Europe’s largest digital ceiling has become a reality thanks to a lighting control system from @pharoscontrols Read more: https://lnkd.in/ehfAVbtP

Tackling the M&E knowledge gap in the framework world With M&E works normally being undertaken by a subcontractor, these professionals traditionally hold a position within wider supplier chains. However, particularly when awarded work via a framework, M&E organisations can also hold a project lead role. A knowledge gap in this market is now emerging when it comes to these businesses maximising frameworks and resources. Rebecca Oglesby, Framework Manager at Pagabo, reflects on this pattern being observed and how it is leading to missed opportunities. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eUKCJJnN

Good morning! Smart buildings are good news for energy efficiency and occupant experience, but they can also leave you vulnerable to bad actors. In our cover story, Durgan Cooper ✔ of Juberi Group looks at protecting your buildings in a digital age. And that's not all! We've plenty on heating, commissioning, news and more. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eETucjq4

Data centres need to run 24/7 without any downtime. A major factor in achieving this is ensuring that adequate cooling is provided to combat the heat generated from vast numbers of servers and networking equipment. Learn how Spirotech pressurisation solutions can help in this article on Modern Building Services magazine: https://bit.ly/4dEeRZD

It's rained a lot in recent years. A LOT. so we're looking at #pipes and #water, and how to manage, control and ensure they're fit for purpose. This month's issue also covers the M&E skills gap, the impending switch-off of the landline network, and plenty more including a roundup of the latest news. Read on: https://lnkd.in/ej2Zde3N

With an estimated 100m dampers in UK buildings, evidence suggests only a few meet regulatory requirements for inspection and maintenance. Mike Gosling TIFireE, Technical Director at TROX UK Ltd, looks at the new guidance for meeting Building Safety Act 2022 requirements. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ewveKWRg