EDITOR’S COMMENT & CONTENTS Pushing fire safety to the forefront


T


he Building Safety Act, introduced in response to the tragic Grenfell Tower fire disaster, has rightly pushed fire safety in buildings to the forefront. The skyline of many UK cities is clearly evolving with multi-dwelling properties on multiple floors. And while there are many advantages to these


structures, there are some unique challenges as well, particularly in terms of fire safety. Fire Safety & Security is one of the main focuses of this issue and we have a number of features that look at some of the complexities offering an important update for the building services professional. Firstly David Mowatt of the Smoke Control Association looks at the key role of smoke control in life safety systems and calls for proper certification and compliance from installers. (Pg 6) It’s followed by Craig Abbot, of fire protection


specialist FSi Promat who discusses how early engagement will improve fire safety and how to get it right the first time. (Pg 8)


Finally, Lee Parsons of Artic Hayes discusses the complexities and solutions surrounding fire safety in multi-dwelling, multi-floor buildings and how to safeguard their occupants. (Pg 10) Maintenance (Pg 14) and Building Controls (Pg 17), two subjects that are crucial to building comfort and safety are also highlighted this month with views from Maincor, Alfa Laval, Wilo, GWE and Whitecode. • Don’t forget the Building Services Forum, which is


brought to you by BSEE, will be held on June 6 at the Building Centre in London. See Pg 19 for more. Don’t miss you chance to get you tickets from our website https://bseeforum.co.uk/book-tickets/ Heather Ramsden, Editor


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4 News & Appointments Industry news, appointments and quotes


6 Fire Safety & Security Life safety systems and raising competency levels across UK


7 Industry Comment: BCIA Exciting future for building controls


8 Fire Safety & Security Prioritize fire safety with early engagement


10 Fire Safety & Security Interlinking alarm systems that can save lives


14 Maintenance, Refurbishment & Regeneration Pressing for greater benefits


15 Maintenance, Refurbishment & Regeneration Rethinking maintenance is key to enhancing commercial resilience


16 Maintenance, Refurbishment & Regeneration Cold water booster sets set to become more important in the UK


17 Building Controls How voltage optimisation can save money and reduce carbon foot print


18 Building Controls Helping to improve global standards for smart buildings


19 Building Services Forum Supplement Everything you can expect from the event on June 6 at the Building Centre in London


27 Air Source & Ground Source Heat Pumps Revolution or evolution? heat pumps for hot water


28 Waste-to-Energy Solutions Study highlights carbon capture potential


29 Net Zero & Zero Carbon Buildings Energy audits a catalyst for decarbonisation


30 Humidity Control A cool recovery with humidifiers


32 Humidity Control Understanding industrial humidification


35 Installation News 36 In Focus


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