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Out with the old and in with the new Goodbye from Neil…


can’t believe I’ve been standing in as editor of BSEE for a whole year now, and what a year it’s been. The technology being developed and installed in modern buildings is truly remarkable and the backup being offered by suppliers and engineers is second to none. It’s all helping to combat the many issues currently being faced by the industry, not least of which is energy use and emissions. Having now met many of the people behind the latest solutions to these problems, I have no doubt that they will overcome them and help the industry to enjoy a more sustainable future for the benefit of all.


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So it just remains for me to thank everyone for their support while I’ve been editing BSEE and wish the new editor, Elizabeth Jordan the best of luck in her new role.


Neil Mead, Editorial Director Hello from Elizabeth…


s the year draws to a close, it feels odd to be saying “hello”, but here I am facing a new role and all the adventure and challenge that brings with it. Perhaps an awareness of new starts is a good thing to have, rather than winding down for the last few weeks of 2019.


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Usually a time of reflection, it’s key that we as individuals and an industry look at what’s going on


From the Editor


around us in each moment and how that might affect the future. Christmas is a traditional time of plenty and celebration,


something to treasure despite any national instabilities and uncertainties, yet also a time we must not forget our targets for the New Year.


As the BCIA’s Jon Belfield mentions in this month’s industry comment, it can only take one small change for each person to start a major shift in the way we as a society and industry function and shape the impact we have on our environment.


Perhaps one of these small changes could be the


refurbishment or maintenance of systems already in place that could do with an update to improve their efficiency, or more accurate monitoring of systems in use and tracking how energy is spent and could be saved.


Elizabeth Jordan, Editor


BSEE


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4 INDUSTRY NEWS Latest news, industry updates and appointments


7 PUMPS Lancashire house builder chooses ecofriendly heat pumps for new development


8 PUMPS Pumped up over building services collaboration


9 METERING & MONITORING Streamlined energy reporting for energy optimisation


10 METERING & MONITORING The art of connecting a water heater to a BMS


11 METERING & MONITORING Learning from a sustainable educational building upgrade


12 COVER STORY Combatting indoor air quality


14 MAINTENANCE & 15 MAINTENANCE & 16 MAINTENANCE & 17 MAINTENANCE &


REFURBISHMENT CHP is going swimmingly at leisure centre


REFURBISHMENT Thermal imaging ensures trouble free recording


REFURBISHMENT The importance of maintenance & servicing for HVAC installations


REFURBISHMENT Why KNX is a real futureproof choice


Read the latest at: www.bsee.co.uk 18 MAINTENANCE & 20 MAINTENANCE & 22 MAINTENANCE &


REFURBISHMENT Why drainage maintenance should be a top priority for 2020


REFURBISHMENT The right balance  sustainable building refurbishment projects


REFURBISHMENT A systematic approach to costing commercial heating systems


23 EVENT PREVIEW: LIGHT &


BUILDING Connectivity brings artificial intelligence into buildings


24 INDUSTRY COMMENT: BCIA A season for small changes


25 FOCUS: COMMUNAL LIVING Flagship customers feeling the benefit of renewable heating project


26 FOCUS: COMMUNAL LIVING University of St Andrews to slash carbon footprint


28 WATER TREATMENT A focus on sustainable efficiency with recent product launches


30 WATER TREATMENT Top sources of water pollution on construction sites and how to treat it


32 CHILLED BEAMS & CEILINGS Could integrated HVAC systems be the UK’s cooler future


33 INSTALLATION NEWS 34 WHAT’S NEW? 42 BUYERS GUIDE


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