EDITOR’S COMMENT & CONTENTS Focus falls on building services trends


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elcome to the July issue of BSEE, where we delve into critical insights and trends shaping the building services sector. This month, we spotlight the recent Building Services Forum held in May at the Building Centre in London, which focused on the urgent need to decarbonise public sector buildings. It brought together influential speakers from government and the built environment. • Paul Lanzarotti, founder of Floor-Fix Pro, discusses the importance of floor repair specialists in the sustainability movement, advocating for a shift from replacing to repairing. • In the realm of high-rise buildings, Steve Bamforth, of Polypipe Building Services, explores the ventilation and pressure challenges that contribute to odour complaints, emphasizing the need for robust and hygienic drainage systems.


• Innovation in pipework may not always steal the spotlight, but Jess Keeble, commercial director at Pipe Centre, provides insight into the consistent materials that continue to play a vital role in design. • Additionally, John March, of GTC, discusses how heat networks can facilitate the decarbonisation of new residential builds, while Andrew Harrop from Armstrong Fluid Technology outlines best practices for integrating renewable solutions and Manuel Swärd from IV Produkt reveals the sustainability potential of often-overlooked plant rooms. • With significant changes in the heating industry, Andrew Johnson from Ideal Heating highlights the necessity of careful training selection for industry professionals.


Enjoy exploring these important topics in this issue. Heather Ramsden, Editor


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4 News & Appointments Industry news, appointments and quotes


6 Building Services Forum A review of event as it happened at the Building Centre in London


7 Industry Comment How the BEMs sector can help encourage greater female representation


8 Construction & Renovation Repair, don’t replace: why the flooring industry is unsustainable


10 Cover Story Wireless & electrician-friendly: how Nicholson Gardens slashed heating energy by 36 % with VEXO’s S-BMS AC


12 Pipes, Valves & Fittings Balance – the key to eliminating odours in tall buildings


14 Pipes, Valves & Fittings Innovation in installation: where pipework is evolving fastest


15 Pipes, Valves & Fittings Alexandra Gate gets on the network


16 Renewable Energy Heat networks drive residential decarbonisation


18 Renewable Energy Best practice for integration of renewables


20 Net Zero Buildings From plant room to payback: a smarter route to sustainable buildings


22 Heating, Ventilation & Energy Efficiency Commercial heating: choose your training wisely


24 Heating, Ventilation & Energy Efficiency Embracing life cycle asset management to reach Net Zero


26 Heating, Ventilation & Energy Efficiency New undersoil heating system keeps the ice away at Blackburn Rovers


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