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Editor’s note T


Welcome to the April issue of ACR News


here is no doubt that market confi dence is low, and the spring budget won’t have helped with that. To be fair, there was no way it could – Reeves spoke about the uncertainty


that Trump is creating, if not by name and think tanks are already forecasting tax rises in the Autumn budget because of it.


T e environment necessarily took a back seat in this budget, but decarbonising the


built environment is still essential if the UK is to achieve net zero. Various standards and certifi cations have emerged, encouraging sustainable and low-carbon practices and setting benchmarks that guide the design, construction, and operation of buildings toward a greener future, which, within these pages, Steve Molloy of Daikin examines. Matthew Maleki, Carrier’s indoor air quality champion, discusses recent BESA event


fi ndings and calls for robust government legislation to guide developers in creating healthier buildings, while Simon Marshall of Humidity Solutions explores the nuances of humidity control within AHUs. Air handling units are crucial to creating optimal environmental conditions in data centres to ensure the eff ective performance and reliability of IT equipment, as Tim Mitchell of Klima-T erm explains. Turning to refrigeration, for supermarkets in the UK, it’s about much more than just


keeping food cold. It’s about protecting your customers, reputation, and bottom line. Jason Webb of Electronic Temperature Instruments looks at how accurate temperature controls can identify issues before they develop into problems, preventing food spoilage and profi t loss. I hope you fi nd this issue informative and interesting,


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