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recently had an enjoyable and educational evening at the inaugural lecture of the Worshipful Company of Lightmongers, at the London Transport Museum, when author, broadcaster, campaigner and environmentalist Jonathon Porritt gave an address on ‘Lighting in a Low Carbon World’.


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Thought-provoking and unsettling in equal measure – particularly in terms of what climate change has in store for us if we don’t take action – I came away with some real hope that our industry and its products (most notably, LED lighting) will play a significant role in reducing the threat of global warming.


It was fascinating to learn something of the history of the London Guilds. The Lightmongers, which formed in 1953, is one of the newer Livery Companies, but the origins of Guilds can be traced back to mediaeval times, when they acted as early trade unions.


In their early days, Guilds took on responsibility for educating and training young people – and that is something that still continues to this day, with many Livery Companies supporting schools, universities and colleges.


The Lightmongers are no exception. Their educational activity has grown significantly over the last two decades, encouraging students through a wide- ranging programme of awards and a Journeyman scheme (a form of apprenticeship) to encourage younger members.


So my evening with the Lightmongers was a truly illuminating experience and long may their work continue. To all of our readers and advertisers, the BSEE team wishes you the compliments of the festive season and a very happy New Year.


Debbie Eales deales@datateam.co.uk 16 TALKING POINT


urope has led the world in improving building standards with the UK having played a key role in their development. But after the momentous Brexit result, where does that leave the construction industry in terms of EU regulations?


continue their membership of this organisation. And in that scenario, there may well be political pressure to keep us out. But what does that mean and what is the scenario of the UK walking away from the EU standard table?


The British Standards Association (BSI) is one of 33 voting members of CEN (European Committee for Standardisation). But you can only join CEN if you are a member of the EU or are about to join. In the case of non-EU countries including Norway and Switzerland, their membership in the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) qualifies them as well.


When the UK leaves the EU it will be essential to rejoin EFTA, or the BSI will have to argue for a change in CEN statutes so that they can


Any product intended for sale in the EU must meet the relevant EU standard. Non-compliance will clearly restrict markets. EU standards ensure a level playing field and are considerably better than each country having a different standard and system of compliance.


To add to this, the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) has, since 2014, mandated that all products produced for sale in the EU provide a declaration of performance and visible CE mark. In their Brexit negotiation, the UK


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Government would be able to ignore the CPR and revert to BS standards instead of BS EN standards.


But this seems unlikely as this could lead to two-tier standards. And that might a have a knock-on effect for manufacturers with variable production runs and increased stock levels.


And how does an EU standard compare to BS? Some BS testing is outdated and not as relevant to real-life scenarios. We tend to cling to some out of ‘habit’ when more representative standards exist. An example is the adherence/ preference of the UK to BS476 testing regimes for curtain wall perimeter fire barriers, when a specific EN test standard EN1364 offers a far more representative test option.


The BS 476 standard tests curtain


wall perimeter fire barriers in a static assembly, whereas the EN1364 tests simulate the dynamic movement of the curtain wall façade, which we would contend is a far more sensible and robust option.


Siderise is amongst a very few suppliers that have opted for the EN1364 test, as we see it as far more representative of “real life”. At the moment the UK has a vote and we can influence EU standards, and on occasion we could in theory ‘block’ standards that we did not like or at least modify them.


Whatever happens, we must not fall out of step with Europe. The costs of abandoning EU standards are so vast and too horrible to contemplate.


www.siderise.com BUILDING SERVICES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER DECEMBER 2016 3


From the


THIS MONTH


4 INDUSTRY NEWS Latest news from around the industry.


7 JOB FOCUS Breaking down the barriers for women in engineering.


8 INSTALLATION NEWS Case studies and installation stories.


9 THE BCIA COLUMN Enhancing energy efficiency in buildings.


10 PUMPS Make blockages a thing of the past.


12 GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMPS The next steps for UK heat policy.


13 INDUSTRY COMMENT Tackling the skills gap in building controls engineering.


14 COMMUNAL LIVING uA communal approach to heating.


uWater quality in communal heating systems.


uComfort and efficiency in communal areas.


18 MAINTENANCE & REFURBISHMENT uRemeha’s perfect solution for older buildings.


uHow correct set up will extend thermal fluid lifespan.


CONTENTS BSEE IN BRIEF


20 CHILLED BEAMS The flexible alternative to fan coil units.


21 INDUSTRY COMMENT One step closer to a sewer solution.


22 BOILERS & HOT WATER Thirty years of unvented water heaters.


24 INDUSTRY COMMENT Making the best out of ESOS.


24 APPOINTMENTS NEWS


26 ENERGY MANAGEMENT The path to building efficiency and IAQ.


27 LIGHTING LED lighting for factories – a facilities managers’ guide.


27 CASE STUDY Helping Oxford University understand energy consumption.


28 ERP DIRECTIVE Efficiency and ErP compliance.


30 DATA CENTRES Load testing data centres.


32 WHAT’S NEW 36 CLASSIFIED 38 RECRUITMENT & WEB LOCATOR


Free guide explains latest changes to heat network regulations


Community heating specialist Switch2 Energy has published a guide to the latest legislative changes affecting the UK's communal energy and district heating schemes and what they mean for heat suppliers. Important updates to the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 have been revealed by the new Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The Detailed Guide to the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) can be downloaded at www.switch2.co.uk


Space Air calls in the administrators


Space Airconditioning plc, one of the UK’s longest established independent air conditioning distributors, has been placed into


administration. On Friday 11th November 2016, Neil Afram, Space Air’s founder and Managing Director


announced: “It is with great sadness and regret that after more than 36 years as an independent Daikin distributor, we have been forced to cease trading and place the company in the hands of administrators.”


ICS Cool Energy expands Bradford office


ICS Cool Energy, the £50m international temperature control solutions for industry specialist, has expanded its UK operations with a new 3,000sq m sales, distribution and warehousing facility in Bradford. The facility comprises office and training areas, warehouse and test facilities, providing fast access to the major industrial routes serving the north of the UK from its location adjacent to the M606 and M62.


Hultons Landscapes completes Wright acquisition


Award winning landscape services business Hultons Landscapes has completed its acquisition of £2m turnover Welsh firm Wright Landscapes for an undisclosed sum, in a move set to support its long- term growth strategy. The acquisition will see Hultons expand its UK presence into North Wales, and follows its organic growth into the West Midlands and South Yorkshire regions earlier in 2016.


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