BUILDING SERVICES FORUM
Building Services Forum: Retrofit, navigating the technology, solutions and challenges
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Sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric, The Building Services Forum returns to the Building Centre in London on 24 September, with a focus on Retrofit – exploring the technologies, solutions and challenges shaping the future of building performance
etrofit is rapidly becoming one of the most important priorities across the built environment, as organisations seek to reduce carbon emissions, cut energy use and extend the life of
existing buildings. From upgrading heating, cooling and ventilation systems to integrating smart controls and renewable technologies, retrofit offers practical pathways to achieve Net Zero goals while improving occupant comfort and safety. However, navigating the variety of technologies, funding models and compliance requirements presents both opportunities and challenges. The Building Services Forum will bring together leading experts to share insight, case studies and practical strategies, helping building
services professionals deliver retrofit projects that drive performance and long-term value. The day will be expertly hosted for the third time by freelance journalist and PR consultant Ewen Rose (Pictured above left). Ewen previously edited H&V News; Heating and Air Conditioning Journal and Energy Management magazine. He founded McGowen Rose Associates in 1999 as a provider of specialist marketing and communications content for the sector. He is chair of the CIBSE Young Engineers’
Awards; a former vice chair of the CIBSE Patrons and the CIBSE/ASHRAE Group. He is also a trustee of the Manly Trust which supports charities focused on education, engineering and increasing opportunities for young people. He received a Silver Medal from CIBSE at the end of last year for his work in support of young engineers.
Ewen has worked for range of clients including manufacturers and professional bodies writing specialist articles for the trade press and for websites and contributing to their PR and marketing campaigns. He has been retained by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) since 2004 to support its marketing and communications team. In that role, he has produced many by-line articles, press releases, and speeches as well as organising and chairing seminars, conferences, and industry briefings. He is also secretary of BESA’s Indoor Air Quality group.
EVENT FACTFILE
DATE: 24 SEPTEMBER, 2025 VENUE: THE BUILDING CENTRE, 26 Store Street, London WC1E 7BT
The Building Centre is a hub for the built environment, providing a platform for the exchange and development of knowledge. Established in 1931, the Building Centre is unique in representing and bringing together the different disciplines that form the built environment industry.
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