EDITOR’S COMMENT & CONTENTS The key to change is in our hands


T hrough history,


humankind has come up against some strange and frightening obstacles. Every time this has happened, we’ve done one thing to survive: evolve.


Through history, humankind has come up against some strange and frightening obstacles. Every time this has happened, we’ve done one thing to survive: evolve. Often that isn't a drastic change, as natural evolution teaches us just a few small changes in the grand scheme can make a huge difference and benefit our existence.


Our industry is one that has grown out of such evolution, with the insights and ingenuity that each new perspective brings. It isn't about finding the best solution amid a problematic situation it’s about opening eyes to new ways of doing things and changing stale habits.


So far, this current situation has taught us a few things about our society: The majority of modern workers can work from home which means the growing traffic and carbon emission problem was just a habit; A public focus on health and the welfare of the more vulnerable members of society was lost but has now been resurrected along with a huge appreciation for the


work done by those who are part of the NHS and other vital services; Through isolation we come to realise just how important those connections with other people are, perhaps we will see communities reconnecting in celebration once the danger has passed. While remaining safe and vigilant, I hope there are some out there who find it just as exciting as I do to wonder what parts of our outdated day-to- day operations could get a make-over to improve the world we live in for the societies of the future.


Elizabeth Jordan, Editor


BSEE


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7 Environmental Awareness Making use of momentum from the year of awareness


8 Building Controls Monitoring outdoors to manage indoors


9 Industry Comment Closing the STEM skills gap: one female engineer at a time


10 Air Conditioning & Air Quality Some of the latest cool technology


12 Air Conditioning & Air Quality Major Toshiba VRF project nears completion at Manchester’s new landmark


14 Fire Safety & Security Facilities managers urged to scrutinise internal fire curtains


15 Fire Safety & Security How quality fire detection saves time and money


18 Healthcare Estates


20 The Boiler & Hot Water Guide Various big names explain the latest in technology and advice


29 Lighting Why LEDs should be replacing fluorescents in businesses


30 Lighting Striving for Carbon Zero


31 Installation News 33 What’s New 35 Classified


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