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Atalian Servest serves Scottish Police


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lobal FM service provider, Atalian Servest has been appointed by The Scottish


Police Authority (SPA) to provide Hard Facilities Management services across their property portfolio, commencing on 1 December.


The new appointment will see Atalian Servest deliver a full range of Hard FM services across 450 buildings and 450,000 square metres of infrastructure. The services provided include M&E, HVAC, capital projects and an inclusive package of compliance services such as pest control and fire safety management.


Steve Wallbanks, chief operating


Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). “This will significantly reduce the UK’s dependency on fossil fuels and exposure to global price spikes, whilst supporting up to 240,000 jobs by 2035.”


BESA said its members and the wider built environment sector was ready to step up to the challenge of developing a larger skilled workforce to underpin the government’s strategy but called for greater support for employers and wider promotion of built environment careers. Nico van der Merwe, VP Home & Distribution UK & Ireland, Schneider Electric commented: “The newly announced £5,000 grant to support home heat pump installation is a step in the right direction towards tackling household emissions. “Over the next decade, our homes are set to become the biggest consumers of electricity thanks to the electrification of heat and the move to electric vehicles. They represent one of the great opportunities in terms of energy management and sustainability. The government grant will be


welcomed news to homeowners, as it addresses the heart of the problem of heat pumps which is the upfront cost. The grant will help to stimulate interest in heat pump installation, but we must understand that heat pumps are just one of the components our homes will need to become carbon neutral, and they alone will not help us meet 2050 targets. Homeowners will need the means to connect energy efficient technologies together, automate their management and work with the grid to balance supply and demand.


Our research shows there is a strong appetite amongst consumers to create carbon neutral homes. Over half (55%) of UK homeowners say it’s important for their home to reach net zero emissions in their lifetime. However, it’s not as simple as replacing gas boilers with heat pumps. With domestic energy consumption expected to double in the coming years, it will be more important than ever that people can easily manage the efficiency of their homes, including energy consumption, production and storage . This is


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only possible through connected digital technology.” Heat Networks recognised as the way forward The Manufacturers of Equipment for Heat Networks Association (MEHNA) also welcomed the Heat and Buildings Strategy that recognises the importance of heat networks as the way forward for sectors that will be difficult to decarbonise. Steve McConnell, director, MEHNA said: “Heat networks are an essential part of the decarbonisation approach. The technology is already available, and the carbon savings are being made. The £338 million funding for the Heat Network Transformation Programme is money well spent.” “Currently there are over 14,000 heat networks in the UK, providing heating and hot water to around 480,000 consumers. This is proven technology that will assist the UK to make carbon reductions, and enable consumers to protect their heating and hot water comfort levels, safe in the knowledge that it is being done in the most efficient way possible.”


officer, hard services, at Atalian Servest, said: “We are delighted to be awarded this prestigious contract, building on our proud heritage and track record within Scotland. We look forward to delivering a seamless transition of service and are committed to providing a sustainable service, which provides a high standard of technical engineering, compliance management and customer satisfaction.”


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