Rob Leach

The latest Thornhvac HVAC Salary Survey looks at service engineer salaries across the UK in heating, ventilation and air conditioning. The data shows the areas of the UK where salaries are highest and highlights Scotland and Wales as the places with the lowest average salary. However, it also shows that there is less variation nationally between upper and lower salary limits, with most areas having a similar range. #salarysurvey #serviceengineers #serviceengineerjobs

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Building Control: CABE Survey 2024 Results On April 29, the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) released the results of its second building control survey, which was conducted among its members in England and Wales in January 2024, see https://lnkd.in/dbBUssyv The survey was aimed to gauge the level of concern across the building control profession, understand members' preparedness for changes, and explore their future plans. The survey received over 400 responses, which is a significant response considering the Building Safety Regulator estimates there are around 4,500 building control professionals in the UK – albeit I am not sure of the number that are CABE members. Having begun my career in LABC - Local Authority Building Control, I've retained an interest in the profession and hold great respect for those who work in building control, describing it as the "fourth emergency service." However, the survey results don't paint a rosy picture: - 52% found their work fulfilling - 64% felt negative about the future of the building control profession (an increase from 55% in November 2022) - 41% planned to continue in building control (down from 53%) - 20% intended to leave building control but remain in the construction sector (up from 12%) - 20% planned to retire (an increase from 18%) - 32% believed that building control's effectiveness in improving compliance had improved (down from 39%) - 34% felt that compliance outcomes had deteriorated (up from 30%) - 53% believed that the construction industry's understanding of building regulations compliance had deteriorated (an increase from 42%) - 86% believed that resourcing for building control functions had declined (up from 82%) Sometimes surveys can attract a higher response rate from those with more negative views, so these results might not fully represent the perspectives of all building control professionals. To those working in building control, do these survey results align with your experiences? Are things as concerning as the survey indicates? I would welcome comments. Well done to CABE for proactively engaging with its members and sharing the results with the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUCH) and the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). Health and Safety Executive #buildingcontrol

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"F R E S H _ A I R " _ I N T A K E _ S E R V I C E D ? Inspecting various HVAC assets at a site in London today and this Daikin UK AHU caught my attention. The service stickers from the previous contractor were signed and dated, filters reasonably clean too. But...the "fresh air" intake (as its labelled on the drawing) was rather blocked up. Needless to say the "fresh air" intake isn't allowing much "air" through, so recirculating the stale / warm plantroom air back into the building. Checking local AQMA data, the "fresh air" outside most definitely isn't Fresh either. Energy conservation is high on the customers priorities, therefore rather concerned by my quick visual identification. #ahu #freshair #maintenance

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🚨 New Estimating webinar happening on 9th May! If you're an MEP estimator and want to learn how you can facilitate collaborative workflows, improve project turnover and contribute to successful project outcomes, register your place 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZWk83vy #MEPEstimating #MEPEstimator

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Attention Electrical Contractors! 🎉 We’re kicking off an exciting new series designed to help you tackle common project challenges. Ever heard of the sawtooth effect? It’s the ups and downs in efficiency that happen at project handoffs. Our guide will show you how to smooth out these peaks and troughs, ensuring seamless transitions and enhanced productivity. https://hubs.la/Q02DD4gd0 #AECInspire #innovation #startups #leanstartups #gettingthingsdone #design #construction #buildingconstruction #leanmanufacturing #computersoftware #electricalengineering #digitaltransformation #manufacturing #constructionindustry #contractors #electrician #techstack #TechUpdate #UserExperience #ConstructionTech #PrefabSolutions #ElectricalContracting #InnovateConstruction

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⏰ From the 31st December 2025 building owners and tenants will be required to install building automation and control systems in buildings where the effective rated output of heating, air-conditioning and ventilation systems in a building is above a threshold of 290 kW. This mandate is part of the European Union's Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), which aims to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions across the building sector. Implementing Building Automation and Control Systems is not just about meeting regulatory requirements, it's a strategic move that offers significant benefits. From cost savings and enhanced operational efficiency to increased property value and a competitive edge, employing building automation and controls system transform buildings into smarter, more sustainable, and more attractive assets. For more information 🔗https://lnkd.in/ebryrMcr #BuildingAutomation #Specialists #LightingControls #LightingSolutions #LightingSpecialists #BACS #EU #Eclipse #EclipseIntegration #Sustainable #Energy

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Did you know? 💡 Commercial buildings account for about 1/3 of the UK's total energy usage ⚡ Shockingly, only an estimated 1 in 5 of these buildings have a Building Energy Management System (BEMS) installed. Imagine the impact on energy reduction if all commercial buildings embraced BEMS technology! Interested learning more about how your building can help contribute to a greener, more sustainable future? Get in touch with our team today! https://lnkd.in/eY4hCU9D #BEMS #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability #BMSI

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Why EPDs are becoming important for MEP BIM planning? As investors, banks have been required to report within this framework since 2022; whether and to what extent they finance environmentally friendly projects. The value of a building is increasingly measured in terms of its environmental impact over its entire life cycle – from manufacture, transport, construction and operation to demolition and recycling. That is why investors demand ecological consideration or certification of the building at an early stage. Federal funding programs also usually require a sustainability assessment. ❗Importance of MEP planning for life cycle assessment ❗ When calculating environmental impacts, the focus is on the construction of the building, i.e., on the building envelope and the building materials required for it. The CO2 footprint of the very small-scale MEP systems is simply overestimated for the life cycle analysis of the building. This is changing due to the EU taxonomy. An approximate ecological assessment of MEP systems is being met with harsh penalty values by recognized “Green Building Label” certification. #BIM #EPD #Kampmann #netzero #carbonfootprint #sustainability #breeam #leed #heatingsolutions #heatingandcooling #fancoil

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Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) play a crucial role in retrofitting the UK’s buildings. The National Retrofit Hub has provided a summary, and highlighted key areas of focus for recommendations for EPC reform from a variety of sources. Check it out 👇 https://hubs.la/Q02xK5890

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The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is urging a new Parliament to prioritise high energy performance (Class A) building controls in new and existing non-domestic properties across the UK. Following the recent Future Buildings Standard consultation, the BCIA emphasises the significant impact Building Automation and Controls Systems (BACS) can have on sustainability. Their recommendations include making BACS mandatory for HVAC systems above 180kW, integrating smart controls, and ensuring occupancy-based strategies for all building services. As the majority of current UK buildings will still be standing in 2050, retrofitting is essential to meet net zero targets. Let's work together to make our buildings more energy efficient, smarter and intelligent! 🌱🏢 Read more about the BCIA’s recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/es_TrPTD #Controls #EnergyEfficiency #BuildingControls #NetZero #FutureBuildings

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Great panel discussion this morning at UKREiiF with Schneider Electric on the future of smart buildings - how to make them work and the need for collaboration across disciplines to achieve successful outcomes. #UKREiiF

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Mitsubishi Electric Living Environmental Systems UK has launched a new control platform to provide more monitoring and reporting, deliver an increased amount of immediately accessible data, and enhance overall functionality to #buildingoperators and #facilitiesmanagers. The new tool also supports the configuration, monitoring and pre-emptive maintenance of #HVAC systems. #MELCloud Commercial is an IoT (Internet of Things) platform that collects data and sends signals to #heating, #ventilation, and #airconditioning (#HVAC) equipment and allows these systems to be operated and monitored remotely from mobile devices, anywhere in the world. The platform has been designed for commercial installations, such as those used in offices, hospitals, shops and hotels, where cooling, heating and ventilation are all essential. “There is a big focus on #decarbonising buildings, but you can’t reduce what you don’t measure,” explains Manohar Lal, Product Manager for Controls and Innovation, “our new platform will improve and simplify #buildingmanagement for any organisation.” The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (#MEES) for commercial buildings are changing and are predicted to move quickly from the current minimum #EPC rating of ‘E’ to a ‘B’ rating by 2030. “Around 85% of the 1.75 million #commercialbuildings in the UK are currently below a ‘B’ rating so there are a lot of properties in danger of being left behind,” explains Manohar Lal. “ “With feedback from our trial customers, we’ve built a solution that optimises occupant comfort, increases energy efficiency to reduce carbon emissions, and streamlines service and maintenance operations,” adds Graham Jones, National Service Manager. HVAC systems account for around 25% of the #carbonfootprint of our #builtenvironment with much of this coming from heating, cooling, powering and operating these buildings. Finding ways to understand where and how energy is being used is therefore key to being able to control and reduce carbon emissions. MELCloud Commercial allows building operators to remotely manage, monitor and control HVAC systems in multiple buildings from one central location. The control and monitor function can show an entire estate or an individual room, delivering dynamic, real-time information on the systems and their performance. In the systems #energymanagement App, MELCloud Commercial enables #energymonitoring and reporting from anything from individual units in single rooms, or for an entire building, right up to estate level monitoring. For service and maintenance professionals, the platform can deliver #refrigerant flow diagrams and graphical representations of equipment performance, system operational data, all live online. For further information on MELCloud Commercial, visit: https://lnkd.in/eX2FPrKG

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Go decentralised for the win! Electric decentralised room heating, water heating and ventilation systems are an ideal solution to many challenges posed by multi-residential buildings in the UK. And with STIEBEL ELTRON’s wide range of products you can take advantage of competitive terms when buying products from more than one product area such as hot water and heating. Why go decentralised? Simplify and streamline the process during construction as systems are installed in each individual residence, making it possible to carry out a staged handover Electric hot water and room heating solutions can be positioned where they are needed without the restrictions associated with gas feeds, flues or venting, simplifying the construction process Less plumbing is needed between the heater and where the water is used due to its placement within a residence, reducing labour costs and making their installation more cost-effective and reducing the risk of leaks Instantaneous and unvented point of use water heaters and electric room heating also do away with the need for annual maintenance – a great annual saving for landlords All our instantaneous water heaters feature bare wire technology which virtually eliminates scaling on the element for extended product life Decentralised ventilation does away with the need for costly ducting and is particularly beneficial in retrofit situations where tenants might otherwise have to be rehoused while ducting is fitted Help reduce SAP scores with instant and point of use hot water heaters, electric room heaters Save space, improving the rentalised value of your property Slash capital expenditure Keep running costs for tenants to a minimum Technology focus – 3 phase water heaters Supply a whole home with endless hot water from a single compact 3 phase instantaneous water heater unit just 45 cm tall, 22 wide and 12 deep. We’ve had clients save so much space across a development by swapping from tanks, that they’ve been able to include a whole extra apartments in a building!. And the electrical infrastructure required is probably less than you think - even with that investment the costs can be neutral for the PRS market these units offer the benefits of not requiring annual servicing Case study: 91 Private rental sector apartments A beautifully-designed development of new 1, 2 & 3 bedroom properties by developer Dandara. This high-end development combines contemporary architecture with the highest standards of interior specification and finish and energy-efficiency to deliver comfort and quality for residents. A hot water and heating system of DHB-E 3 phase instant water heaters and CON Premium space heaters were installed throughout the project. Request a consultation today at technical@stiebel-eltron.co.uk . Download our Landlord and Developer brochure today to find out more! https://loom.ly/RhZ-KaU

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When it comes to ensuring safety in building structures, fire-rated insulation in ductwork plays a critical role. Swipe to find out 4 key benefits of incorporating fire-rated insulation into ductwork systems! 👷 By prioritising fire safety in ductwork systems, construction companies and building owners can create safer, more resilient environments for everyone. #ConstructionIndustry #ConstructionSafety #BuildingSafety #FireSafety #DuctworkInsulation

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Have you read our Built Environment Technology Ecosystem report?🏗 With the support of Procore Technologies, Build UK, RICS and Sektor.build, we have created four distinct papers focusing on different areas of the RIBA asset cycle. Find out more about how technology can support each stage of your construction project: https://bit.ly/3S6VXnj #contech #innovation #constructiontechnology

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The latest Thornhvac HVAC Salary Survey looks at service engineer salaries across the UK in heating, ventilation and air conditioning. The data shows the areas of the UK where salaries are highest and highlights Scotland and Wales as the places with the lowest average salary. However, it also shows that there is less variation nationally between upper and lower salary limits, with most areas having a similar range. #salarysurvey #serviceengineers #serviceengineerjobs

Schedule Your Retrofit Assessment Today! 💡 Retrofitting is the strategic process of enhancing existing buildings to minimise energy consumption and lower emissions. This comprehensive approach encompasses a variety of measures, ranging from the installation of energy-efficient lighting and heating systems to the replacement of windows and the improvement of insulation. Notably, retrofitting proves to be a more economically viable solution compared to constructing entirely new, energy-efficient buildings, ultimately leading to a substantial reduction in environmental impact. Some of the benefits of retrofitting include: - Reduced energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions -Reduced operating and maintenance costs - Improved comfort and indoor air quality - Increased property value For further insights into our Retrofit Assessment services, feel free to reach out to us: 0115 857 9474 info@eveco-solutions.co.uk https://bit.ly/3IeCnwT #energyefficiency #retrofitassessments #energy #sustainability #renewableenergy#PAS2035 #EPC #energyefficient #solarenergy #greenenergy #cleanenergy #energysaving #solar #solarpanels #solarpower #saveenergy #climatechange #energysavings #environment #sustainable #hvac #renewables #ecofriendly #energyefficienthomes #homeimprovement #insulation #sustainableenergy #savemoney #solarinstallation

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