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Humidity guidelines for schools & unis
Guidance & regulation HOW TO RISE TO COVID BUSINESS CHALLENGE W
The ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force has published guidance on the operation of HVAC systems in schools and universities, to mitigate the airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2. The ASHRAE recommended winter classroom design condition specifies 40-50%RH through proactive humidification, either via AHUs or directly in the classroom. Dave Marshall-George, UK sales manager at Condair plc, comments: “It is very reassuring to see guidance from an authority such as ASHRAE including a recommendation for 40%RH as a minimum level of indoor humidity. The infection control benefits of keeping indoor air at above 40%RH have been proven in many scientific studies. ASHRAE’s Epidemic Task Force has taken this very positive step in recognising this science and specifying humidifiers ought to be used in educational establishments during the winter, for the health and protection of pupils and staff.
e are living through an extremely challenging time where many building services businesses are being forced to make difficult decisions about their future, however, even during difficult times there are opportunities to evolve and thrive. To help tradespeople adapt in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Skills Training Group has launched a new free guide Lockdown Lessons for Tradespeople giving practical advice and ideas about how to rise to the business challenges presented by Covid-19. The comprehensive resource contains testimonials from building services companies giving their real-life accounts of life under lockdown and how they are diversifying to meet the demands of the future. The guide is available as a free download from
https://trade.skillstg.co.uk/
Mark McShane, managing director at Skills Training Group, says: “As a building services training provider, we’ve always focused on preparing our students for real-world situations, giving them a competitive edge when it comes to being hired and staying gainfully employed, or starting their own business, and our Lockdown Lessons guide is an extension of this core value.
“Business owners may think now is the time to cut costs and reduce marketing spend, but with many companies scaling back, businesses willing to invest in their future – through promotions, training and/or diversification into related sectors – have an opportunity to stand out from more cautious competitors. “We hope our guide encourages building services engineers and business owners to stay positive, look for new opportunities and make good investments now that will serve them as the face of building services continues to evolve.”
Lockdown Lessons for Tradespeople also covers: • Health, safety and hygiene • Financial support • Digital marketing
• Training and diversification • Futureproofing
• Local and nationwide ‘green’ schemes • Being part of your local community and economy • Installer experiences, and more.
Lockdown Lessons for Tradespeople from Skills
Training Group is a suitable resource for forward-thinking sole traders and SMEs operating in the building services sector looking to gain new business streams, fill gaps in the market created by the current economic situation and future-proof their workforce.
Guide to selling and generating electricity H
eat network specialist Switch2 Energy and law firm Penningtons Manches Cooper have published a free guide to selling electricity generated on-site at residential developments. The sale and distribution of power is regulated, requiring a licence from Ofgem in many instances, but there are exemptions that can apply to residential schemes, including heat networks. The guide will help heat network operators understand the rules and regulations of supplying electricity to residents connected to a site’s privately operated electricity network. This points the way to unlocking the potential of lower carbon, integrated local energy systems.
By adding power supply into local heat networks, residents can benefit from lower, stable electricity prices, as well as affordable heat. In addition, landlords can use savings to offset heat network costs. This is particularly important during the expensive transition to lower carbon systems and
provides scope to introduce additional services, such as electric vehicle charge points.
Ian Allan, head of market strategy for Switch2, said: “There is strong interest from developers, landlords and ESCos in supplying residents with electricity as part of a heat network service. This makes strong commercial sense for existing schemes, where combined heat and power (CHP) plant is used. The drive for lower carbon solutions is also creating new opportunities to integrate heat and power from solar PV and heat pumps.” The guide covers:
• The legal aspects of distributing and reselling locally generated electricity to residents; • Ofgem licence rules and exemptions; • Pricing regulations, including standing charges and Maximum Resale Price caps; • Consumer rights of residents;
• Licensing and supply rules applying to on-site electric vehicle charging.
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October 2020
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