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Shard points towards the future At 310 m and with 95 floors, the London Bridge Tower forms part of one of the UK’s most ambitious developments to date. A combination of Grundfos’ experience in supplying to other skyscraper projects in London, coupled with their track record in delivering a complete and complex pump solution, were important factors in their success in winning this business. Other aspects that helped to secure this landmark project were
Grundfos’ reputation, and the reliability and breadth of their product portfolio. l For more information, call 01525 850000 or visit
www.grundfos.com
Updates to Switchtec’s sounder beacons bring greater versatility Distributed by Switchtec, Sirena’s M-Line range of beacons and sounders truly represents the state-of-the-art in signalling. Important updates have been introduced to the range that expand its potential uses and even further hones the units to the specific tasks and apps in which they are asked to perform. New colours for the units’ bases have been added: allRED, allWHITE and allBLACK. This will guarantee each market has a customised product to exactly match its specific needs and demands. l For more information, visit
www.switchtec.co.uk
SMI for KNX automated solar shading SMI (Standard Motor Interface) is a standardised system for electrical connections between solar shading products and their drives. The interface allows complete compatibility between the motors and actuators from different blind manufacturers with the SMI logo, indicating these have been tested and certified as compatible. SMI is now available on the KNX platform in ranges of roller and venetian blinds available from Better Blind Company, and in controllers available from WAGO. Both companies are members of the KNX UK Association. l For more information, call 0845 869 5908 or visit
www.knxuk.org
Hot news online – H2 O Technology
H2O Technology (
www.hotwatertechnology.com) is a new website that carries all the information installers, specifiers and end users need to know about hot water for all commercial and domestic applications. The website shows how hot water can be delivered in the most cost effective and energy efficient manner. The site covers the technology of hot water provision, including continuous flow water systems along with other methods, and also reviews renewables technology, giving the latest news on legislation and regulations, and discusses overall system design. l For more information, visit
www.hotwatertechnology.com or
www.rinnaiuk.com
Vectis network video software combines performance with scalability Designed to meet the need for high performance network video surveillance systems that combine versatility and scalability with crisp HD image quality, the Vectis HX NVS software package from Siemens’ Security Products allows monitoring and recording of images from up to 64 IP cameras per installed network system. For Siemens IP cameras, this innovative software also provides full remote control facilities, including PTZ control and, in addition, ONVIF support allows the connection of third party cameras that are compliant with this widely used open standard. l For more information, call 01291 437920 or visit
www.siemens.com/buildingtechnologies
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Tinytag Data Loggers: energy measurement in domestic properties Tinytag temperature data loggers have recently been used by consultants Green Energy Partners and housing association Castle Rock Edinvar to assess energy usage and comfort before and after an energy-related retrofit scheme. Tinytag Ultra 2 loggers gathered data to identify comfort levels (temperatures) in eight properties, and to estimate spending on electric heating. Results will be used for comparison against a planned new heating system, to identify how tenants control the new system, and to compare comfort levels and energy costs. l For more information, call 01243 813000 or visit
www.tinytag.info
Toshiba Air Conditioning becomes a carbon neutral business Toshiba Air Conditioning in the UK has been officially recognised as a CarbonNeutral business. The announcement follows an intensive programme of carbon reduction and supporting certified carbon offsetting projects with The CarbonNeutral Company, the leading verification and certification body in the field. The pioneering project required a detailed assessment of energy consumption and carbon emissions across all the company’s activities, including journeys to and from work by employees. Toshiba worked with sustainability consultant Ecometrica to carry out an audit of all its activities. l For more information, call 0870 843 333 or email
general.enquiries@toshiba-ac.com
Toshiba’s headquarters, United Technologies House, in Surrey
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