www.eibi.co.uk OCTOBER 2025 PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY Contents eibi.co.uk In this issue


■ Building Energy Management Systems


■ CPD Module: Battery Storage


■ Indoor Air Quality ■ Lighting Technology


29 Making the most of daylight potential


How to maximise natural light in large-span buildings, by Paul Smith


Managing energy use in the hospitality sector Innovative lighting for commercial buildings How air quality can improve offi ce productivity NEWS � FEATURES � INTERVIEWS � REVIEWS � PRODUCT PROFILES � CPD MODULE � DIRECTORY EIBI_1025_001_(T)_(H)_(J)_(P).indd 1 06/10/2025 13:10 On The Cover


The Merseyside Maritime Museum and International Slavery Museum are undergoing an energy-focused refurbishment supported by Build Test Solutions, which is supplying its Heat3D infrared technology to measure the buildings’ thermal performance. Both sites, based at Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock, date back to the mid-19th century and are constructed from solid brick walls of varying thickness.


SEE PAGE 18 for more details Photo courtesy of Build Test Solutions


14 FEATURES


BUILDING ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS


13 Rethinking BMS and EMS for modern buildings Clive Bodenham argues that the real value comes when the two work together


14 Converting performance into fi nancial gains Accessing full energy data helps prioritise actions and pinpoint ineffi ciencies, says Colin Dean


16 Building management technology in the hospitality sector Stacey Lucas explains how modern control systems can optimise energy performance


17 Product spotlight Innovative technology solutions from Siemens and Cura Energy


INDOOR AIR QUALITY


23 Investing in smarter ventilation solutions Nick Maggs asks why developers are slow to embrace advanced air quality technology


24 Boost IAQ without compromising building performance Paul Beech explores how HVAC can both improve and compromise indoor air quality


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26 Addressing the invisible threat to health Modern MVHR solutions can make a world of diff erence, argues Tony Croke


27 Product roundup


Equipment from Gilberts, Vent-Axia, Siemens, Axair Fans and Pressac Communications


30 REGULARS 06 News Update


11 The Warren Report Winning the argument on energy consumption


18 Products in Action


Case studies featuring thermal testing devices, gas fi red water heaters, heat pumps and PV


19 Fundamentals CPD Series 23.04 – Battery Storage


James Hancock presents a practical guide to battery energy storage systems (BESS)


28 Products in Action


Equipment in situ from Carrier, Munters, Ylem Energy and Cistermiser


33 New Products


The latest equipment from ABB, Trane, Weatherite and Johnson Controls


34 Talking Heads


Spencer Thompson advocates for independent network innovators


03 Produced in Association with


31 Delivering the latest in lighting innovation


Martin Thompson shares examples of where lighting control is enhancing effi ciency


32 Product roundup


Lighting solutions from Ledvance, Zumtobel, Luceco and Trilux


30 Better management of commercial and offi ce spaces David Goddard discusses the lesser-known benefi ts of lighting management systems


LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY


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