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With National Apprentice week happening just a couple of weeks ago, the intensity of focus on new blood, youth and imagination coming into the industry is only getting stronger. It’s a very clear message that the companies who accept and encourage new talent with apprenticeships, training schemes and any other strategy that works for them are the companies moving towards a brighter future.
Storms, students and celebrations F
or some, the past four weeks have felt more like twelve…
drank and were rewarded for their outstanding achievements and contributions. It was a fantastic event and a great chance for me to meet yet more of the brilliant people who make up our industry.
I was recently honoured to attend the spectacular 13th annual CIBSE Awards at Grosvenor House Hotel in London, where the best and most sparkling examples of the industry dined,
This issue, features include Data Centres, Wireless Technology and Electrical services, alongside a focus on Offsite Construction and a first glimpse at the spectacular HVACR Live. Big names such as Victaulic, Schneider and Lochinvar have contributed their views and advice regarding the latest in these areas.
As Graham Martin, CEO of EnOcean Alliance explains in this month’s Wireless Technology feature, the key to productivity in the modern workplace is
creating the perfect environment for those working there. Recent advancements in lighting, heating and even sound technologies for big buildings are moving the workplace towards a more tailored and ultimately healthier environment. With UK temperatures and weather in general becoming more changeable, this can only be considered a crucial consideration for future developments and one I greatly look forward to experiencing.
Elizabeth Jordan, Editor
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4 News The latest news, industry updates and appointments
10 Industry Comment Fight fire with technology: the connected approach to fire prevention
11 Data Centres Powering data centres for a decade of increased demand
12 Data Centres Connecting the world’s greenest data centre
14 Electrical Services Sauter Automation completes the installation of the BMS for the Southbank Place development
16 Electrical Services Protection relays: turning energy uncertainty into opportunity with grid digitalisation
17 Electrical Services DMA Group delivering engineering project at health and beauty manufacturer
18 Industry Comment:
BCIA Looking ahead to the BCIA Awards
20 Ventilation Carrier’s New Ultra slim Fan Coil offers big benefits for restricted space installations
Read the latest at:
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21 Ventilation Dunham Bush give a masterclass in low energy ventilation for classrooms
23 Heat Pumps Moderate growth for the pump market
24 Heat Pumps Heat pumps will play pivotal role this year
25 Case Study: Kingspan Koolduct shows lasting power of innovation at STEM learning
26 Wireless Technology Smart spaces breed wellness in the workplace
27 Wireless Technology 2020 technology trends for the built environment
28 Wireless Technology Semtech releases new smart home device for IoT applications
30 Preview: HVACR Live
33 Focus: Offsite Construction Service cupboards built offsite is the new solution to maximising space
35 Focus: Offsite Construction Wieland talks Smart Thinking
36 Installation News 38 What’s New
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