Estates & Facilities

1st March 2024

How are our buildings affecting our health? The adverse effects of plastic pipes used in our homes and hospitals 

A new report, ‘Plastic Pipes, Microplastics and Impacts on Human Health’, released by the Copper Sustainability Partnership (CuSP) and member organisation Safe Piping Matters, has revealed […]
13th February 2024

Rinnai adds electric on water heating products to existing natural gas, hydrogen blends ready and BioLPG units

Now available from Rinnai are electric additions to the comprehensive range of heating and hot water heating systems and units. UK energy strategists believe that clean […]
2nd February 2024

Rinnai adds R290 heat pump range to decarbonising product list 

R290 High Temperature Air Source Heat Pumps added to Rinnai’s product options.   The start of 2024 will see Rinnai introduce further decarbonising options across all appliances […]
16th January 2024

Rinnai’s new product launch programme for 2024

Low-GWP heat pumps, electric water heaters, hot water cylinders and plate heat exchangers added to the Rinnai portfolio, expanding products for heating and water heating in […]
9th January 2024

Confusion and chaos of UK energy direction  

Chris Goggin examines the current state of UK domestic energy policy that focuses on the implementation of clean energy dispersal. As the UK phases out fossil […]
8th January 2024

NHS estates leaders: reinventing the wheel is no longer sustainable.

NHS estates and facilities teams are tasked with a diverse range of responsibilities – everything from car parks, to sustainability challenges, to supporting patient flow, and […]
2nd January 2024

Rinnai focus group optimistic for the new year 

Building Services Consultants and contractor attendees at the recent Rinnai London Focus Group expressed ‘cautious positivity’ in reviewing 2023 and looking forward to 2024. All looked […]
15th December 2023

Meet ‘fantastic’ Alex, the 2023 KP of the Year

BaxterStorey’s Alex Maphalala tops the hugely competitive 2023 KP awards The search is over and Winterhalter has revealed the 2023 KP of the Year: he is […]
8th December 2023

Ergéa UK publishes white paper on potential of the modern Managed Equipment Services (MES)

Ergéa UK, vendor-neutral provider of Managed Equipment Services (MES), have announced the release of a comprehensive white paper that explores the evolution of MES and its […]