AIR CONDITIONING
It’s time to vent: the future of air con
Most industries across the UK have seen unprecedented change over the last twelve months, and the air conditioning market is no diff erent. Changes to the conventional offi ce environment, legislation and the rise of smart technology have all infl uenced the industry and contractors need to be aware of what to expect. Richard Miles, category manager at Wolseley Climate discusses trends that the specialist merchant is observing and what that contractors need to consider to ensure they are capitalising on the opportunities ahead.
T he growth of the residential market
Over the last year, there has been a notable increase in demand from the residential market due to Covid-19 and the consequent national lockdowns. With home working becoming the new normal for many, individuals are investing more money in their home workspaces as the likelihood of working from home once Covid-19 has passed increases. This, as well as the extra money homeowners have saved throughout lockdown, means people are ready to invest in creating a suitable working environment at home. For AC contractors, this is promising news. Homeowners will likely look to prepare for the inevitable heat waves we’ll see this summer and contractors should be ready to seize the
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opportunity. Other workspaces such as garden rooms will need to be fitted with suitable air conditioning solutions as people attempt to use these spaces for work and look to replicate an office environment. There will be a likely increase in demand for single room and split air conditioning to meet the increased residential demand.
New perspective on commercial While it is still uncertain whether we will see growth in the commercial market later this year, one thing is clear – indoor air quality (IAQ) will now become a priority for businesses attempting to return to offices during Covid- 19. Buildings such as schools and hospitals will also be revising their ventilation strategies now
that the health of a building’s occupants is more crucial than ever to maintaining business efficiency. With current research suggesting poor
ventilation could increase the risk of infection, an increase in the demand is expected as the awareness of employee health continues to concern businesses. In a recent study, 70% of workers believed that poor air quality in their office had a negative impact on their productivity and well-being, a statistic that businesses will also be looking to address once office space reopens for employees. CIBSE has given precautionary advice to
businesses going back to offices including setting air exhaust and ventilation systems set to their maximum capacity while also
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