Enterprises operating in all sectors from commercial to industrial are increasingly deploying a Closed-circuit Television (CCTV) system on their premises. There are many advantages of a CCTV system in your business. Systems can act as a deterrent that scares thieves and vandals or capture valuable evidence...
Britain is currently the world’s third-largest boiler market. With over 26 million boilers installed across the country, those with a power rating of 70 kilowatts are considered “Commercial boilers”. In the next sections, we’ll take a look at the best practices for maintaining these heating solutions...
The combination of last year's green summit in Glasgow and the Government's pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, is focusing the UK's efforts on a greener future. Numerous incentives have been offered to businesses to reduce their carbon footprint in the form of grants...
To keep compliant, owners of commercial premises must complete a fire safety risk assessment and test their alarm system regularly. Read on to find out how often tests and servicing should take place. Testing fire alarms Passed in 2005, The Fire Safety Regulatory Reform Order’s (RRO) states...
Air conditioners often experience a unique set of problems when transitioning between winter and spring. This is because when air conditioners aren't used for a few months, they sometimes have difficulties starting up again. Here are four air conditioning problems that commonly occur in the spring...
Underfloor Air Distribution (UAD) systems are increasingly receiving attention in the building and construction industry for their energy-saving potential, performance benefits, and reduced installation costs compared with traditional overhead air conditioning set-ups. Until now, specifiers in the building services sector have typically put forward a ceiling-based...
Wetrooms have never been so popular. Greater accessibility (particularly for those with mobility needs), durability, and ease of maintenance and cleaning are just some of the benefits of installing a floor to ceiling showering space. Anyone planning the installation of a wetroom needs to consider a...
It can raise a few eyebrows to discuss trends in sanitary ware; toilets, cisterns and washbasins aren’t exactly at the forefront of interior design vogue. But, we all use them every day - not to mention notice them every time we enter a washroom. In fact,...
Energy consumption is one of the biggest costs faced by most businesses. For those in the food retail sector, much of these overheads come from running commercial refrigeration units. Significant savings can be made with some small tweaks. Food retail outlets are responsible for 3% of...
Poorly specified and commissioned plumbing and heating systems, right down to the choice of pipework, can unwittingly create the perfect breeding conditions for legionella bacteria. The legionella bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease thrives in warm water, typically at temperatures between 20 and 45 degrees Celsius. Often,...
