Adversing: 01622 699116 Editorial: 01622 687031 It’s the most wonderful time of the year! H


aving recently taken over as editor of BSEE, it gives me great pleasure to


welcome you to this December issue. I’ve worked at Datateam Business Media, the publisher of BSEE, for over 12 years, and held various editorial positions, including editor, managing editor, and latterly editorial director, across a wide portfolio of publications. So I’m very familiar with the title and always find it an extremely interesting and informative read.


As she leaves the editor’s chair to enjoy a well-earned retirement, I want to thank my predecessor, Debbie Eales for all the hard work she put in on the magazine over the last few years. Debbie is a very experienced journalist and a well- known and much respected figure


in the industry. She will be missed and also a hard act to follow. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to edit the magazine and work with the extremely knowledgeable, dedicated and professional BSEE team. I’m also looking forward to learning more about the building services and environmental engineering sectors and to covering the issues they face, the many technological advances being made, and the high tech solutions available in more detail.


With the UK moving towards an uncertain political and economic future, like many others, the building services industry is likely to face some challenges. Stepping out of alignment with the EU may eventually result in changes to standards, regulations and


From the Editor


legislation relating to buildings and construction that will need to be carefully considered and managed. There is unlikely to be any immediate effect when we officially leave the EU next March, so the actual impact may not be felt for some years to come, but it’s certainly something we should be mindful of and need to plan for in the future.


The environment and sustainability are also key topics affecting the industry that are likely to be brought into even sharper focus in the next few years. These issues will also


provide opportunities for creative solutions and I’m excited to be able to bring you news of them first in the pages of BSEE.


Thank you for your support, please enjoy this issue and I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!


Neil Mead Editorial Director Editor: Neil Mead


nmead@datateam.co.uk 01622 699110


Business Director: Jacqui Henderson


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4 INDUSTRY NEWS Latest news and industry updates


8 MAINTENANCE &


REFURBISHMENT Ventilation solution for basement refurbishment project


10 MAINTENANCE &


REFURBISHMENT Regular maintenance increases longevity and efficiency


11 BUSINESS & FINANCE Claiming back R&D costs doesn’t have to be complicated


12 NOISE POLLUTION Addressing noise control challenges


15 REGENERATION PROJECT Efficiently heating Wembley Park


16 WATER MANAGEMENT Water recycling can help building sustainability


18 BUILDING CONTROLS Control and comply


19 PUMPS Boosting low water pressure


20 HEATING & COOLING Planning for extreme weather


21 ASK THE EXPERT Making tracks for the future of HS2


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23 COOLING TECHNOLOGY Focus on underfloor cooling


24 CASE STUDY Energy efficient boiler reduces costs for hotel


25 COMMUNAL LIVING Could acoustic foams help a good night’s sleep?


26 COMMUNAL LIVING Energy saving heat networks


27 INDUSTRY COMMENT How do we reform the construction delivery process?


29 VENTILATION Investing in air quality


30 ENERGY MANAGEMENT Making economical and safe heating choices


32 INSTALLATION NEWS For the latest case studies and application stories


34 WHAT’S NEW


41 WEB LOCATOR, RECRUITMENT & TRAINING


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