Home / Building services (page 10)

Building services

Lack of diversity in the heating sector is ‘an absolute scandal’

A collective failure to address diversity means the heating and hot water industry is missing out on crucial skills and putting its whole future at risk, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). Just two per cent of the sector’s ...

Read More »

Assessing the life cycle of an industrial or commercial metal roof before PV panel installation

You should consider the life cycle of your metal roof before installing PV panels. Due to the significant costs of a solar PV system, the condition of the roof is critical so it should be assessed prior to installation. The ...

Read More »

SPIE UK secures housing association win

SPIE UK, a division of the Imtech Group, has been awarded an initial 36-month framework contract with Maryhill Housing Association to service and repair the door entry systems across its estate in Maryhill and Ruchill in northwest Glasgow. The technical ...

Read More »

‘Revolutionary’ ultrasonic guttering monitoring technology and drainage management system launched for facilities managers

Gutter and roof refurbishment systems expert Sharmans has launched an ultrasonic gutter monitoring technology and drainage management system to help facilities managers prevent the costly damage caused by roof leaks. RoofCare is a new easy-to-install system which analyses drainage performance and ...

Read More »

Dulux Academy champions ‘Skills for Life’ this National Apprenticeship Week with its Apprentice Season Ticket

Since launching in 2016, Dulux Academy has been committed to supporting apprentices, not only during National Apprenticeship Week (6th – 12th February 2023), but all year round. A promise that is synonymous with the message of this year’s National Apprenticeship ...

Read More »

Darenth Valley Building Services invests in growth of the business

Darenth Valley Building Services, the leading commercial property and maintenance company in London and the Southeast invests in a new Business Development Manager as part of its growth strategy. Sean Butler joins as Senior Estimator and Business Development Manager to ...

Read More »

Briton pledges performance with enhanced 2000 door closer series

Briton, a leading specialist in door controls and exit hardware, has launched its newly enhanced 2000 door closer series, adding augmented versions of its highly renowned 2003 and 2003V overhead door closers to its UK portfolio. The 2000 series, designed ...

Read More »

Are expansion loops and expansion joints obsolete? Dealing with thermal movement in riser pipes

Supporting pipe risers subject to thermal expansion and contraction in multistorey buildings can present major challenges for design engineers. The traditional methods for allowing and supporting movement are expansion loops or expansion joints. Here, Adam Fox, director at building services ...

Read More »

What makes tarmac a great choice for business premises? Why it could be perfect for your property in 2023

Could a tarmac driveway be the perfect addition to your commercial premises? With so many business owners coming to us to upgrade their driveways, paths, and roads, it’s clear to see that tarmac is very popular. So what benefits does ...

Read More »

Artic hits the right note with the Royal College of Music

Artic Building Services has won the Mechanical & Electrical maintenance contract at the Royal College of Music (RCM) in London. Artic was chosen as the supplier to maintain these critically important systems after participating in a restricted tender followed by ...

Read More »