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Editor’s Comments

Welcome to our June issue,

where we dive into the latest

advancements, practical

insights, and groundbreaking

innovations shaping the

building and facilities

industries.

Ritherdon & Co is our

Electrical Enclosure Company

of the Month. With a heritage dating back to

1895, Ritherdon has evolved into the UK’s

leading specialist in stainless steel electrical

enclosures. On pages 4-5, we explore how the

family-run manufacturer has combined over a

century of innovation with modern engineering

expertise to deliver industry-defining solutions

for critical infrastructure, EV charging, and fire

safety applications worldwide.

On page 6,

we have also

chosen Fire

and Evacuation

Services as

the winner

of our Fire

Safety Services

Award. Fire

and Evacuation Services

has been recognised for its outstanding

contribution to UK fire safety, from evacuation

management to waking watch provision

following Grenfell. Discover how the team

combines frontline expertise, innovation,

and proactive compliance support to protect

residents, improve safety standards, and

deliver trusted, industry-leading fire protection

services nationwide on pages 6-7.

Contents

Nicola Yoxall

Editor & Office Manager

Following another record-breaking

year, InstallerSHOW returns to

the NEC Birmingham from 23-25

June 2026, set to be the biggest

edition yet. On Page 27, we have a

full preview for you that includes

a detailed breakdown of the four

dedicated show themes.

Other topics covered: Fire Safety, Health

& Safety, Facilities & Estates Management,

Building for Leisure, Building & Construction,

Water Management, Lighting & Electrical,

Doors, Windows & Joinery, Cleaning, Hygiene

& Washrooms, Energy & Power, Landscaping,

External Works & Drainage, Security.

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nicolayoxall@buildingandfacilitiesnews.co.uk

Building and

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Company of the Month 4-5

Ritherdon

specialises in

the manufacture,

design and

production of

cutting-edge electrical enclosures.

Fire Safety Services

Award 6-7

We are pleased to

feature Fire and

Evacuation Services as

the winner of our Fire

Safety Services Award.

Fire Safety 8-13

BLAZEMASTER

Fire Protection

Systems stand

out as a global

leader in fire sprinkler systems.

Facilities & Estates

Management 14-16

Businesses risk creating workplace

environments that feel fragmented

and impersonal unless technology is

deployed in a way that works across all

generations of employees.

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On the Cover

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installing a device called CAME Connect free of charge. CAME Bpt is our

automation and intercom manufacturer of choice (we can of course work

with all the other makes as well, but they won’t have CAME Connect).

Lighting & Electrical 24-25

Luceco has played

a central role in

the £5 million

refurbishment

of Berry Group’s

flagship BMW &

Mini showroom in

Chiswick.

InstallerSHOW

Preview 27-33

Following another

record-breaking

year, InstallerSHOW

returns to the NEC

Birmingham from 23-25 June 2026, set

to be the biggest edition yet.

BFN is sponsored

by Fire and

Evacuation

Services – see

them on pages 6-7

Electrical Enclosure Company of the Month

Innovating for over a century

In this issue of Building and Facilities

News we feature Ritherdon &

Co as our Electrical Enclosure

Company of the Month

Ritherdon specialises in the manufacture,

design and production of cutting-edge electrical

enclosures.

Widely regarded as the UK’s premier stainless

steel electrical enclosure specialists, Ritherdon

designs and manufactures durable feeder pillars,

electrical enclosures and other innovative

solutions. Its products support essential

infrastructure worldwide in sectors including

highways, electricity distribution, construction, fire

protection and EV charging.

With a passion for innovation and a close working

relationship with customers, the company has

earned a reputation for high-quality products that

have changed the landscape of the industry.

Established in 1895, Ritherdon has a long and

storied history. It began as a sheet metal factory

in Bolton, Lancashire fuelled by founder Percy

Ritherdon’s expertise in chemistry. Percy’s passion

for chemistry also converged with his love of

magic and led to an interesting array of products

for the company.

Ritherdon focused on electroplating and

enamelling for the Edwardian bicycle boom, but

also on making tricks for magicians in a locked

workshop at North Bridge Mill.

After plating many millions of parts for the War

Office during the First World War, the company

began to focus on electrical enclosures during

World War Two. According to company archives, it

may have been during this conflict that Ritherdon

produced its first enclosures for the Navy’s

warships and started the company’s legacy of

innovation in this sector.

However, it was in the 1970s that Ritherdon really

honed its specialisation in electrical enclosures.

The company worked closely with electricity

boards and several of its current products sprang

from this association.

For example, it was in response to an enquiry

from one of the electricity boards, over 30 years

ago, that Ritherdon designed the first of its door

and frame units for meter box repair.

and quality it has become so well known for.

Having recently celebrated its 130th year,

Ritherdon remains a family company with fourth

generation Ben Ritherdon leading the business.

Now based in Darwen, Lancashire, the company

serves not only the UK but also international

clients with customers as far afield as Iceland and

Australia.

For the building and construction market, the

company offers a diverse array of products all

designed and manufactured in-house at its factory

in Lancashire.

From evolving regulations to maintenance

requirements, Ritherdon’s robust enclosure

solutions support critical electrical and fire

safety systems across social housing, private

developments and multi‐occupancy residential

buildings.

In this sector, Ritherdon’s standout product is

FireSeal. This fire rated access panel is designed

to cover existing meter boxes or other apertures

in compartment walls. Quick and easy to fit,

these units can be included in new builds as well

as retrofitted to older properties, and has been

a game-changing

contribution to the

buildings industry.

The company

developed and tested

the FireSeal range inhouse

to improve fire

compartmentalisation in

buildings, ensuring the

product maintained its

integrity as a barrier to

fire penetration for 30,

60 and 90 minutes, in

temperatures approaching 1,000°C.

For Managing Director Ben Ritherdon, FireSeal

represents Ritherdon’s emphasis on quality.

Ben said: “We take the quality of our products

really seriously.

“As a family business, we have a personal

commitment to ensure the products we produce

are of the highest quality and work better than

intended.

“A perfect example is our FireSeal door. Although

it may seem like a simple product, its function

in fire safety saves lives, so for us high-quality is

taken as standard.”

As well as the vented FireSeal, Ritherdon also

applies their extensive knowledge of electrical

enclosure to the building sector. From the basic

mini feeder pillars, to the RB Cabinet Range

and their largest enclosures, the RMC Cabinet,

Ritherdon’s electrical enclosures for building are

made for future proofing.

Kiosk is designed to securely house an external

permanent power supply for a property, either to

maximise space within the property boundary or

to relocate the supply to the curtilage.

It can typically house a three phase supply rated

up to 430A (or ~309kVA), but is also large enough

to future proof new connections by allowing space

for additional electrical equipment.

Designed for secure electrical connections, the

Kiosk features double doors with separate access

and individual backboards for both the electricity

provider and the end user, ensuring independent

entry.

The rapid growth of electric vehicle charging

infrastructure, especially in homes and

businesses, has also led Ritherdon to apply

its world-renowned flair for innovation to this

sector with a proven range of external electrical

enclosures and prewired feeder pillars, designed

and manufactured in the UK.

Ben told us about the company’s focus in this

sector.

“Over the last 15 years

we’ve been investing

in our technical

capabilities in-house,

but it’s in the last 12

months we’ve really

expanded our technical

abilities to include

electrical engineering

to meet the growing

demand for EV charging

and infrastructure.

“Now we’ve got electrical engineers in the

business who can do the most sophisticated

electrical design, as well as all the mechanical

elements we are famous for.”

From fast charging to rapid and ultra-rapid

charging environments, Ritherdon also builds on

decades of experience across power distribution

applications and its standard products to provide

a dependable foundation for EV charging

installations.

Today, Ritherdon maintains the spirit of innovation

For example, the PS300 Permanent Supply

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BFN is sponsored by Fire and Evacuation Services – see them on pages 6-7

Electrical Enclosure Company of the Month

Ritherdon’s passion for innovation has led to

continual development of its product range,

building the company a well-deserved reputation

for introducing industry-defining products to the

market.

The company recently released the world’s first

crash-tested, passively safe cabinet designed to

protect vehicle users while preventing the need

for expensive crash barriers.

Ritherdon’s Passively Safe Cabinet is made

from the same durable

steel as their traditional

roadside cabinets, but the

ingenious design means

the body of the cabinet is

not bolted to the ground.

Instead, it is attached

to a spacer base with

breakaway bolts which,

if hit with enough force, shear off, significantly

reducing the impact on the vehicle.

The company’s dedication to innovation extends

to their presence in the building sector as well.

They have also recently introduced a range of PVC

electrical enclosures. The electrically insulated

freestanding feeder pillar is fully recyclable,

making it a sustainable choice, which has had

a major impact on the

wider enclosure industry.

Ben said: “We

traditionally made these

stainless steel because

of the quality and the

strength of the material,

but as the sector

demanded more plastic,

we developed the more

environmentally friendly

PVC cabinet.

“We want our customers

to prosper and to do well

out of working with us.”

“We thought creatively and developed this

alternative to be recyclable, while retaining

the company’s signature material strength

properties.”

The sustainable cabinet has been so well-received,

Ritherdon have just began importing it to Iceland

for GP Orkulausnir, where it is particularly helpful

in the geothermal sites of the landscape and is

being trialled across the country in a variety of

different industries.

A commitment to

innovation and highquality

is driving

Ritherdon forward, but

alongside this dedication

is an outstanding

customer service offering.

Customer feedback plays

a critical role in Ritherdon’s design processes

with real world installation challenges, access

requirements and evolving regulations informing

how its products develop over time.

Additionally the company is dedicated to ensuring

pre- and post-sales support exceeds expectations.

“We want our customers to prosper and to do well

out of working with us,” said Ben.

“At our core, we are

manufacturers. We love

making things, so for

the business, this idea

of prosperity for our

customers becomes a

part of the prosperity we

want to achieve.”

As Ritherdon looks

forward, the company

plans to keep a steady

growth rate of 10% a year. This growth comes not

only in the form of innovative new products, but

also reinvesting in increased internal expertise

and a widening of services to cater to Ritherdon’s

growing consumer base.

Ritherdon’s decades of success is underpinned by

a core philosophy of integrity and a total focus on

quality that runs throughout the business.

As manufacturers, the company designs for

efficient, repeatable production, ensuring

consistency, quality and dependable lead times

but as a business, dedication to always providing

the best is integral.

This continual dedication to the ideals

of innovation and quality has helped the

manufacturer maintain its position at the forefront

of the industry and the deep-level of commitment

they provides their customers cements Ritherdon

as the UK’s premier electrical enclosure

specialists.

T 01254 819100

info@ritherdon.co.uk

https://ritherdon.co.uk

BFN is sponsored by Fire and Evacuation Services – see them on pages 6-7 5

Fire Safety Services Award

Commitment, compliance, and care:

Award-winning fire safety solutions

In this issue of Building & Facilities

News, we are pleased to feature Fire

and Evacuation Services as the winner

of our Fire Safety Services Award

protecting residents while ensuring people feel

informed, reassured, and safe at all times.

Upon receiving the award, the F&ES Management

Team, said, “Receiving the Fire Safety Services

Award means a great deal to our entire team. It’s

a recognition of the hard work, dedication, and

professionalism that goes into what we do every

day. Fire safety is a responsibility we take very

seriously, so to be acknowledged in this way is

something we’re extremely proud of.

“More than anything, the award reflects the

commitment of our people, from those working

directly with clients on-site to the teams’

supporting operations behind the scenes.

Everyone plays a part in helping to keep people

and buildings safe. It’s also a reminder that the

standards within our industry continue to rise, and

that motivates us to keep improving, developing,

and delivering the best possible service to our

clients and communities.”

Fire and Evacuation Services has emerged as

a leading force within the UK fire safety sector,

building a reputation for excellence across

evacuation management and waking watch

provision while delivering reassurance to residents,

clients, and communities alike.

The origins of the business are rooted in a simple

but powerful belief: fire safety services could

be delivered better. Formed by directors with

extensive backgrounds in the Fire and Rescue

Service and previous experience within evacuation

management, the company was founded with

a shared ambition to improve professionalism,

accountability, and operational standards

throughout the industry.

That mission became

particularly significant in the

aftermath of the Grenfell

Tower tragedy in 2017. As

one of the first providers

commissioned following the

disaster, Fire and Evacuation

Services played a vital role

in supporting residents living

in non-compliant buildings

through professionally

managed Waking Watch

services and evacuation

support. The experience

proved defining for the

business and continues to

shape its commitment to

What began as a small but focused operation has

since evolved into a highly respected organisation

known for its expertise, integrity, and exceptionally

high standards. The company’s growth has been

driven not only by demand within residential

settings, but also by its ability to expand into

industrial sites, film and television productions, as

well as major events and festivals.

Today, Fire and Evacuation Services offers a

comprehensive portfolio of fire safety solutions.

Alongside Waking Watch and evacuation

management services, the company provides

fire risk assessments, fire door assessments, fire

marshal training, and on-site fire extinguisher

training. A key differentiator is its recruitment

strategy, actively sourcing personnel from local

authority and private sector fire services, including

industrial, airport, and military fire professionals.

This gives the company

access to an exceptional

depth of operational

knowledge and practical

expertise rarely matched

within the sector.

By combining frontline

experience with a culture built

around accountability and

continuous improvement,

Fire and Evacuation Services

continues to set a benchmark

for excellence within the fire

safety industry. We asked

the F&ES Management Team

what the biggest challenges are currently facing

the fire safety and evacuation sector, particularly

in the UK, and how does the company help clients

stay compliant with ever-changing fire safety

regulations and standards.

They answered, “One of the biggest challenges

facing the fire safety and evacuation sector in

the UK is keeping up with the pace of regulatory

change. Following the Grenfell Tower fire, there

has understandably been a much greater focus on

compliance, accountability,

and building safety standards.

While these changes are

positive and necessary, they

have created additional

pressure across the industry

to adapt quickly and

consistently. Another major

challenge is the increasing

demand for skilled and

qualified professionals. Fire

safety systems, legislation,

and evacuation planning

are becoming increasingly

complex, and there’s a real

need for experienced people

who can guide clients through

those requirements confidently and correctly.

“We’re also seeing changes in the types of

buildings and environments we work in. Modern

buildings, high-rise developments, and mixed-use

spaces often require more advanced fire safety

strategies and evacuation planning, particularly

where vulnerable occupants are involved. At the

same time, many organisations are balancing

tighter budgets and rising operational costs while

still trying to maintain high safety standards. The

challenge is helping clients remain compliant

without compromising on

safety or practicality.

“In terms of staying compliant,

we take a very proactive

approach when it comes to

helping clients. Fire safety

regulations and guidance are

constantly evolving, so it’s

important for clients to have

a partner they can rely on

for clear advice and ongoing

support. Our team keeps fully

up to date with changes in

legislation, industry standards,

and best practices, which

allows us to guide clients through what can

sometimes feel like a complicated process.

“We work closely with each client to understand

their building, their risks, and their responsibilities,

so the support we provide is always tailored

and practical. That support includes regular

inspections, fire risk assessments, maintenance,

system testing, and compliance reviews to make

sure everything remains up to standard. We also

make sure clients have clear documentation and

reporting, so they understand exactly where

they stand and what actions may be needed.

Just as importantly, we focus on building longterm

relationships. Compliance isn’t something

that should only be looked at once a year, it

requires ongoing attention, communication, and

preparation.”

Innovation remains a central focus for Fire and

Evacuation Services, particularly as legislation

and compliance requirements continue to evolve

across the fire safety sector. In response to recent

regulatory changes, the company has been driving

forward the implementation of Residential Personal

Emergency Evacuation Plans (RPEEPs) alongside

enhanced digital information systems designed to

improve emergency preparedness and response.

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Fire Safety Services Award

By integrating digital information with RPEEP

processes, Fire and Evacuation Services is helping

clients create safer, more informed environments

for residents and emergency responders alike.

The company also develops comprehensive

site-specific risk information (SSRI), Emergency

Response Plans (ERP), and Fire Emergency

Evacuation Plans (FEEP), ensuring that critical

building and occupancy information is readily

available when needed most.

Importantly, the business works closely with clients

to tailor documentation and emergency planning

procedures to the specific risks and operational

requirements of each site.

The F&ES Management

Team then shared an

example of a project where

their services significantly

improved safety/preventative

risk, “We currently provide a

range of services to several

different multinational clients

across the country. One

of these projects is a large

building containing 311 flats

with approximately 1,400

residents. Following their

periodic fire risk assessment,

and the subsequent invasive

investigation the building

was found to have several

issues which made it noncompliant,

with the potential

to be served notice by the local fire authority.

“We installed a large team on site 24 hours a day to

mitigate the risk, which improved the safety for the

residents and subsequently is allowing the client

time to carry out the necessary remedial works.”

Fire and Evacuation Services believes staff training

and evacuation planning are fundamental to

effective fire safety management, recognising

that even the most advanced fire safety systems

are only effective if people understand how to

respond during an emergency. A well-trained team,

combined with clear evacuation procedures, can

play a critical role in protecting lives and ensuring

an organised response.

To achieve this, the company works closely with

clients to deliver practical, site-specific training

tailored to each environment. This includes

fire awareness training, fire warden instruction,

evacuation procedures, and regular fire drills

designed to build confidence and clarity among

staff members.

The business also

emphasises the importance

of keeping evacuation

plans current, compliant,

and regularly reviewed. As

buildings, personnel, and

regulations evolve, Fire

and Evacuation Services

regularly reviews and

updates procedures to

ensure they remain effective,

keeping in line with its wider

goal to help organisations

embed a strong culture of

fire safety into everyday

operations.

Looking ahead, we asked

the F&ES Management

Team how they see the

fire safety industry evolving over the next 5-10

years, “The fire safety industry is continuing to

evolve at a rapid pace, particularly in response

to changes in legislation, technology, and public

expectations around building safety. Over the next

few years, we think we’ll continue to see a stronger

focus on accountability, competency, and higher

safety standards across the industry. Clients are

becoming more aware of their responsibilities, and

there’s a growing expectation for clear evidence of

compliance and ongoing risk management.

“Technology will also play a major role. Intelligent

fire detection systems, remote monitoring,

digital compliance records, and more integrated

evacuation solutions are already becoming

increasingly common. These technologies will

help improve response times, simplify compliance

management, and ultimately create safer

environments.

“I also believe there will be a greater emphasis

on personalised evacuation planning, particularly

in high-rise buildings and environments with

vulnerable occupants. The industry is moving

towards a more proactive and preventative

approach overall, rather than simply reacting to

issues once they arise.”

In closing, the F&ES Management Team gave

one key piece of advice that they would give to

building owners or facilities managers looking

to improve fire safety, “To view fire safety as an

ongoing responsibility rather than a box-ticking

exercise. The most effective fire safety strategies

are the ones that are regularly reviewed, properly

maintained, and genuinely understood by the

people within the building. It’s important not to

wait until there’s a problem or a compliance issue

before taking action. Regular risk assessments,

staff training, system maintenance, and evacuation

planning all play a vital role in keeping people

safe and ensuring buildings remain compliant.

We would also encourage building owners

and facilities managers to work closely with

experienced fire safety professionals who can

provide practical guidance and support tailored to

their specific environment.

“Ultimately, good fire safety is about preparation,

communication, and consistency – and investing in

those areas can make a significant difference when

it matters most.”

T 020 8087 0343

info@fireandevacuationservices.co.uk

www.fireandevacuationservices.co.uk


Fire Safety

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Using fire performance cables which meet and

exceed current standards and guidance can

only help to improve safety in critical fire safety

situations, says leading cable supplier AEI Cables.

AEI Cables has been highlighting the importance of

following the technical guidance for the selection

and installation of cables for Category 3 Control

fire performance cables under the revised British

Standard BS8519: 2020 Code of Practice.

The guidance for Category 3 Control fire

performance cables applies to evacuation alarms

for the disabled in care homes, emergency voice

communications systems and voice alarm systems

in relevant buildings including tall buildings, office

spaces, hospitals, shopping malls and stadia.

The systems powered by these cables – including

smoke and heat extraction systems – assist fire

services in firefighting and a safe evacuation in the

case of life safety. These cables reduce harmful

smoke, toxic gases and flame spread in the event

of a real fire.

AEI Cables’ Firetec Enhanced cabling has been

approved and certified by LPCB to BS8519 (Annex

B), Category 3 Control in addition to Category 2

Control. The BS Code of Practice under BS8519

contains six categories of cables, three for power

cables and three for control cables each covering

survival times of 30, 60 or 120 minutes.

All AEI Cables’ products are supplied with

approvals from independent bodies including

BASEC and LPCB. It also holds approvals from

organisations including Lloyds, the MoD, Network

Rail and LUL and works to international standards

around the world.

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sales@aeicables.co.uk

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Ranger Fire and Security

confirms first acquisition

Ranger Fire and Security has

completed its first acquisition

of 2026 with Dorset-based

based alarm and security

experts Partnership Fire and

Security.

Partnership Fire and Security

was established in 1999 and

has grown to cover more

than 3,000 customers across

Shaftesbury, Dorset and the

South Coast. The team, which

consists of both engineers

and administrative staff, has

adapted over time to meet

ever-changing customer demands, and now

includes teams specialising in installation, as well

as a full-time alarm servicing and maintenance

department.

Partnership has built a strong reputation for

quality, with a service range including intruder

and fire alarms to design, installation, monitoring

and 24-hour call outs. The team support projects

through all stages, from design to completion, with

numerous certificates of excellence and quality

control to BAFE and SSAIB standards, offering

Hochiki delivers comprehensive

life safety solution

Hochiki, in partnership with

SFA Fire & Security, has

delivered a tailored life safety

solution for Admiral Lord

Nelson School in Portsmouth,

providing enhanced

protection for students,

staff and property across a

complex, multi-building site.

The project saw SFA Fire &

Security appointed to upgrade the school’s existing

fire detection system, delivering end-to-end design

and installation using Hochiki’s FIREbeam Xtra

and ESP open protocol technology. The flexible

solution was designed to meet the varied demands

of specialist teaching spaces, including science

laboratories, food technology rooms, sports

facilities and a large glass-fronted atrium.

Key challenges included working within a live

educational environment and delivering effective

detection across open, high-ceilinged areas

where traditional point detection was impractical.

These were overcome through careful planning,

holiday-based installation and the use of Hochiki’s

FIREbeam Xtra for reliable

long-range smoke detection.

The system’s open protocol

architecture, combined

with an addressable fire

control panel, provides

easy maintenance, precise

device monitoring and rapid

identification of incidents,

while a strategic mix of heat

and multi-sensors reduces false alarms across

specialist rooms.

Naomi Fell, Project Director at SFA Fire & Security,

commented, “Hochiki’s reliability and open

protocol flexibility made it easy to integrate a

future-ready system, even within tight deadlines.

It’s a solution the school can trust for years to

come.”

The result is a robust, adaptable life safety system

that supports the school’s day-to-day operations

while future-proofing its fire protection strategy.

www.hochikieurope.com

customers peace of mind over

the quality of the service they

are receiving, as well as value

for money.

Security is a core part of

Partnership’s business model,

with expert engineers fitting

alarms for businesses and

properties, including vetting

them to the very highest Police

and national requirements.

With technology becoming

increasingly sophisticated,

Partnership provides the latest

standard in security system,

allowing customers to view their premises at all

times to remotely and easily search footage.

The deal marks Ranger Fire and Security’s 14th

acquisition since launching in February 2024 and is

its second acquisition in the South West alongside

last year’s acquisition of Plymouth’s Universal Fire

and Security Ltd, further building out its coverage

in the region and further its mission to build a

service that is truly national in scope.

www.rangerfs.com

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Health & Safety

You can’t improve what you don’t measure:

The role of environmental monitoring

and data logging in Net Zero buildings

For years, building sustainability has

largely been driven by design intent. New

technologies, improved insulation, renewable

energy systems and more efficient HVAC

equipment have all played an important role

in reducing carbon emissions across the built

environment.

However, a significant shift is now taking

place.

The recent introduction of the UK Net Zero

Carbon Buildings Standard Performance

Evaluations signals a move away from simply

assessing what a building was designed

to achieve and towards measuring how it

actually performs in operation. Buildings

that are not yet able to achieve full Net

Zero Carbon

Alignment can now

undergo a verified

Performance

Evaluation,

providing a

transparent

assessment of

their performance

against the

Standard’s

requirements and

identifying areas for improvement.

In many ways, these Performance

Evaluations represent a ‘building MOT’ for

the built environment. Rather than relying on

assumptions or theoretical calculations, they

focus on measured performance and verified

outcomes. The aim is not only to establish

whether a building meets the required

standards, but to understand how close it

is to achieving them and what actions are

required to progress further.

This shift has significant implications for

building owners, facilities managers and

estates teams.

Historically, energy efficiency projects have

often been justified using projected savings

and estimated performance improvements.

Yet many organisations discover that

once a building is occupied, real-world

performance can differ substantially from

expectations. Occupancy patterns change,

equipment usage varies, ventilation systems

are adjusted, and operational requirements

evolve over time.

As a result, the industry’s focus is

increasingly moving from design

performance to actual performance.

The challenge is that accurate performance

evaluation depends entirely on reliable data.

Gathering this information requires more

than periodic inspections or manual readings.

Data loggers play a critical role in collecting

accurate, continuous data that allows building

owners and facilities managers to understand

how buildings perform throughout changing

occupancy patterns, seasonal conditions and

operational cycles.

The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard

repeatedly emphasises the importance of

measurement,

verification and

data collection.

The more buildings

that undergo

the process

of gathering

and assessing

operational data,

the stronger the

industry’s collective

understanding

becomes and the greater the opportunity to

drive meaningful carbon reduction.

For many organisations, this represents both

an opportunity and a challenge.

While sustainability targets, ESG reporting

requirements and regulatory expectations

continue to grow, many buildings still lack

the detailed environmental and energy data

needed to demonstrate progress. High-level

utility bills and building management systems

can provide useful information, but they often

fail to reveal where inefficiencies exist or how

individual systems are contributing to overall

energy consumption.

upgrades based on assumptions, they can

identify specific areas of concern, establish

accurate baselines and prioritise investment

where it will deliver the greatest benefit.

This approach is particularly valuable before

major retrofit projects are undertaken.

Pre-retrofit monitoring allows building

owners to understand existing conditions,

identify sources of energy loss and evaluate

the effectiveness of heating, cooling and

ventilation systems. Following improvements,

the same monitoring data sources can be

used to verify outcomes and demonstrate

measurable progress.

Environmental monitoring also supports the

wider goals of Performance Evaluations by

providing the evidence needed to validate

sustainability claims and support transparent

reporting. As ESG frameworks and Net Zero

initiatives continue to mature, organisations will

increasingly be expected to prove performance

rather than simply declare intentions.

For over 40 years, Tinytag

by Gemini Data Loggers has

supported organisations

across the public and

private sectors with robust,

reliable environmental

monitoring solutions. From temperature and

humidity monitoring through to CO 2 and

energy logging, Tinytag systems provide

the data needed to understand building

performance, support retrofit strategies

and contribute to ongoing compliance and

reporting requirements.

The introduction of Performance Evaluations

marks an important milestone in the industry’s

journey towards Net Zero. More importantly,

it reinforces a principle that facilities

professionals have long understood: You

cannot improve what you do not measure.

As the focus shifts from design intent to

verified performance, organisations that

invest in accurate measurement today will

be best positioned to demonstrate progress

tomorrow.

This is where environmental monitoring and

data loggers play a critical role.

By measuring temperature, relative humidity,

CO 2 and energy consumption over time,

building operators can gain a far clearer

understanding of how their facilities are

performing. Rather than implementing broad

For more information about environmental

monitoring within buildings and facilities

visit: www.geminidataloggers.com/

applications/building-monitoring

Tinytag by Gemini Data Loggers

T +44 (0)1243 813000

sales@geminidataloggers.com

10


Fire Safety News

Train and educate to reduce the

risk to safety, says Fire Aware

Growing fire safety

organisation Fire Aware

is highlighting the need

for further training and

education across the

hospitality industry

at all levels to help

improve prevention

and improve fire

safety across the built

environment.

The fire safety sector is currently facing

significant shortages of qualified staff, made

worse by the need for specialist skills to manage

the new legislation introduced under the

Building Safety Act.

The move to heighten awareness of the

importance of fire safety training from Fire

Aware comes after the National Fire Chiefs

Council (NFCC) recently reported that there are

fewer than 30 fully competent fire engineers in

Hochiki highlights awardshortlisted

wireless innovation

Hochiki Middle East

showcased its latest life

safety innovations at

Intersec Dubai this January,

with a focus on helping

consultants, contractors

and facilities teams deliver

robust, compliant fire

strategies for complex

estates across the region.

At the Hochiki stand,

visitors could see Ekho, the

company’s hybrid wireless fire detection system,

which has been shortlisted for the Tomorrow’s

Facilities Management Fire Category Award.

Winners were announced after March, but the

nomination already reflects Ekho’s growing impact

for facilities and estates teams managing complex

portfolios, from hospitals and universities to hotels,

heritage sites and mixed-use developments. By

cutting cabling, reducing intrusive works and

allowing greater flexibility in device placement,

Ekho helps teams modernise systems faster, keep

spaces operational and respond to tightening fire

safety standards.

Ekho combines hard-wired

loops with a wireless mesh

to minimise cabling, speed

up installation and make

upgrades possible in heritage

sites, retrofits and busy

commercial environments.

Alongside Ekho, Hochiki also

demonstrated:

s Latitude fire control panels

for large, networked and

multi-use sites

s Marine and specialist ranges designed for harsh

and high-risk environments

s EN and UL-approved detection, engineered for

the Middle East’s regulatory and environmental

demands

With over 100 years of fire safety expertise and

manufacturing in Japan, the UK and the US,

Hochiki continues to support projects across the

region with reliable technology, regional technical

support and training.

www.hochikieurope.com

the English Fire and

Rescue Services. Fire

safety and building

protection staff make

up just 2.7% of the

fire and rescue service

workforce in England,

it added.

The growing number of

Fire Aware Educators –

members of the organisation with specialist skill

sets in all aspects of fire safety – offer a range of

training and guidance for the supply chain still

navigating the new regulatory regime changes.

Fire Aware offers a wide training provision that

also services those who are not connected to

a particular specialism, but still carry a duty

of care. This could be anyone from property

owners and those working in the hospitality

sector, to facility managers and care home staff.

https://fireaware.org

We need to go beyond legislation for safety

Growing fire safety

industry organisation Fire

Aware aims to change

the culture of the built

environment sector by

introducing a moral code

of conduct via a series

of charters designed to

influence how member

companies behave in

upholding their duty of

care.

The expanding industry body is leading the way

by focusing on the moral responsibility of all those

working in the fire safety supply chain including

designers, developers, asset owners, managers

and other stakeholders.

Gavin Skelly, CEO of

Fire Aware, said, “We

understand the need for

competence. But when

dealing with an industry

that the public relies on

to keep them safe, there

has to be more. There

has to be a commitment

to safety. As with a

number of other sectors

and professions, the fire

sector has a wide array

of duty holders, but they all share one common

requirement, which is to understand they are there

primarily to keep the public safe.

“We are appealing to the fire safety industry and

When buildings

can’t do what

they are

meant to do

The image that’s stayed with me this week isn’t

smoke pouring from a burning warehouse or

the skeletal remains of a logistics hub after a

major fire. Instead, it’s a photograph of a brandnew,

multi-storey industrial building that looks

at first glance to be the kind of flexible, highvalue

workspace our planning system actively

promotes. Offering tall ceilings, roller shutters

and vehicle access to the upper levels, this

flagship scheme in Barking has been described

as a ‘pioneer project’ but two years on, most of

it is empty.

The reason isn’t market collapse or lack of

demand. It’s a fire strategy. The development

in question has been designed as a multistorey

industrial and warehousing scheme,

part of a drive to maximise land use to free up

other areas for housing. On paper, it achieved

remarkable land efficiency. The units were large,

airy and perhaps tall enough to accommodate

mezzanines. The kind of space you would

reasonably expect to store goods, materials and

products at scale for a local logistics hub.

However, despite those apparent credentials,

the completed building has struggled to attract

occupiers. Only a small fraction of the available

space has been let. The issue, it transpired, is

that while the building resembles a collection of

small warehouse units, it cannot operate as one

in any meaningful sense.

www.business-sprinkler-alliance.org

those with responsibility for making decisions to

think about their moral duty from the outset of any

project. We know from the feedback we receive

from our members that the industry is keen to

make this work. We believe in going above and

beyond legislation and minimum standards and

test regimes.”

Fire Aware embraces safety through a series of

charters according to the type of business of

its members. These include main contractors,

property developers, building management,

designers, local councils, specialist contractors and

sub-contractors. It also recognises those outside of

the fire sector, who, while holding a duty of care are

not specifically part of the fire sector.

https://fireaware.org

12


Facilities & Estates Management

More human-centred

and ethical workplace

technology

Businesses risk creating workplace

environments that feel increasingly

fragmented and impersonal unless

technology is deployed in a way

that works seamlessly across all

generations of employees, according

to Peter Moore, CEO of scale-up

software house, Lolly.

As organisations rapidly adopt AI,

automation and connected workplace

technologies, Moore believes the

focus must shift beyond simply

introducing new digital tools and

towards creating frictionless, humancentred

workplace experiences that

genuinely support how people work.

He also believes organisations

must think more carefully about

how AI is introduced operationally,

According to a recent survey,

improving compliance and safety

continues to be the number one

priority for facilities management

professionals. However, 14% of

respondents expressed uncertainty

about meeting building maintenance

compliance standards, while

only 23% plan to increase their

investment in compliance and safety

measures.

SFG20, the industry

standard for building

maintenance, surveyed

190 professionals from

various roles across

the built environment,

construction and

real estate to assess

challenges and priorities

regarding facility

management. The survey

reveals that while the industry faces

significant pressure, professionals

are focused on innovation and

improvement, with clear priorities

and strategies for 2025.

Compliance & safety as top priority

The survey reveals that improving

compliance and safety remains the

top priority for facilities management

professionals. A significant 77% of

respondents reported compliance

ethically and commercially, ensuring

technology enhances workplace

experiences rather than creating

unnecessary complexity or

disconnection. According to Moore,

the future workplace will require

businesses to balance intelligent

automation with empathy, flexibility

and meaningful human interaction.

Moore will explore these themes

further while chairing the panel

discussion, ‘AI, Work and the

Workplace: Who Wins in the Age

of Intelligent Organisations?’ at an

upcoming workplace technology

event hosted at Meta HQ. He will be

joined on the panel by experts from

META, FORA, BCG and HSBC. The

event will bring together leaders

across workplace, technology and

hospitality to examine how AI, digital

platforms, connected systems and

advanced workplace technologies

are reshaping the future of work.

Combining strategy, innovation

and real-world insight, the event

will showcase how technology can

create more intelligent, sustainable

and human-centric workplace

environments.

www.itslolly.com

Improving compliance

and safety

to be at least a moderate challenge,

reflecting the ongoing issue of

meeting complex regulatory

requirements.

Budget constraints and cost

reduction

Budget constraints are currently the

biggest challenge in the industry, as

reported by 75% of respondents. At

the same time, reducing operational

costs is the second biggest priority

for FM professionals.

Rising energy costs,

inflation, and supply chain

disruptions all make it

increasingly difficult to

deliver quality and costefficient

services within

tight budgets.

As organisations strive

to meet compliance

demands and implement essential

safety measures, 40% report a

budget decrease over the past

year, with 13% citing a significant

reduction. 69% of facilities

management professionals have

the same or less budget than the

previous year.

The full report can be found here:

www.sfg20.co.uk/e-guides/stateof-fm-report-2025

Compliance risk across

multiple locations

If you operate across multiple

locations, Facilities Management

is not operational admin. It is

risk management. Yet in many

organisations, FM is still co-ordinated

through spreadsheets, inboxes and

shared folders. It works, until scale

exposes the cracks. Across Retail

estates, Care Homes, Leisure venues,

Schools or Logistics sites, the

complexity multiplies quickly:

s Different contractors per site

s Separate compliance documents

s Inconsistent maintenance

standards

s Limited visibility at leadership

level

When job tracking is manual and

reporting takes hours to compile,

leadership visibility becomes

delayed. And delayed visibility

increases exposure. Missed

compliance certificates. Untracked

recurring faults. Escalating reactive

spend. Inconsistent site standards.

A modern CAFM system changes

GRAHAM appointed

to deliver new

FM contract for

Solihull Council

GRAHAM has been awarded a new

strategic partnership contract by

Solihull Council for the delivery of

hard facilities management (FM)

services under the long-established

Property Services and Maintenance

Partnership.

The appointment follows a

competitive procurement process

and extends the relationship

between GRAHAM and Solihull

Council, which has been in place

since 2013. The new contract

builds on the previous Building

Partnership agreement and includes

reactive maintenance (RM),

planned preventative maintenance

(PPM), minor works up to £25,000,

and project works exceeding

£25,000, with no upper limit per

project and the introduction of

an expanded scope of services

including mechanical and electrical

maintenance.

The contract is structured as a five

year agreement with the option to

the structure completely. Mainteno

centralises every task, asset,

document and contractor interaction

into one live environment across

multiple locations. This means:

s Real time oversight of

maintenance activity

s Centralised compliance

documentation with clear audit

trails

s Measurable contractor

performance

s Structured workflows instead of

email threads

s Leadership dashboards without

manual reporting

Facilities Management becomes

transparent, measurable & controlled.

The strategic question is simple: If

you were asked tomorrow for a full

compliance and maintenance status

report across all your locations, how

quickly could you provide it? If that

question makes you pause, it may be

time to review your systems.

If you would like to see what full

visibility across your estate looks

like, book a free Mainteno demo

and explore how a structured CAFM

system reduces operational risk.

Contact: David Lattimer

M 07818 038205

www.mainteno.com

extend for an additional five years.

It is delivered under an Open Book

Partnering Arrangement, with

an estimated aspirational annual

value of £6 million. Contractual

arrangements with Tier 1 suppliers

are aligned with GRAHAM’s

contract and include defined

Delivery Key Performance Indicators

(KPIs) and Corporate Social

Responsibility (CSR) commitments.

Local delivery partners, many of

whom have supported the contract

since its inception in 2013, will

remain in place to ensure continuity

and consistency in service delivery.

www.graham.co.uk

14


Facilities & Estates Management

AI-native M&A advisory firm TradeExit.

co.uk partners with Fix Radio to help

trade business owners automate and

successfully sell their companies

TradeExit.co.uk pairs each owner with a

bespoke AI Deal Concierge – trained on

their company, sub-sector and goals – to

prepare, position and sell their business to a

curated network of pre-qualified UK and US

acquirers.

Fix Radio, the UK’s national station for

tradespeople (742,000 weekly listeners), has

partnered with TradeExit.co.uk – an AI-native

M&A advisory powered by DealFlowAgent –

to give trade and building service owners a

specialist route to a successful exit.

TradeExit focuses exclusively on plumbing,

HVAC, electrical, fire safety, security

systems, pest control, roofing and facilities

– sub-sectors long underserved by generalist

business brokers. Founder Joe Lewin’s team

works alongside a curated network of active

UK and US acquirers who have already

signalled exactly what they will pay.

A bespoke AI Deal Concierge, trained on

each client

What makes TradeExit different is its

proprietary AI Deal Concierge. At the start

of every engagement, the agent is trained

on the client’s company – its financials,

contracts, operations, team structure, subsector

dynamics and the founder’s personal

goals for life after the sale.

From that point on, the Concierge works

around the clock alongside the human M&A

team: drafting positioning memos, modelling

valuation scenarios, pre-qualifying inbound

buyers against the owner’s red lines, and

remembering every conversation with every

acquirer so nothing is lost between calls.

The result is a process that feels personal but

operates at institutional speed – owners only

meet acquirers who fit their numbers, their

timeline and their values, which translates

into higher offers, more cash up front, less

value tied to earn-outs, and significantly

more negotiation strength.

Why now? Blue collar is the new blue chip

Thousands of baby boomer owners

across these sub-sectors are approaching

retirement, yet most lack the specialist

M&A support to secure a fair valuation and

protect the legacy they’ve spent decades

building.

“Blue collar is the new blue chip. AI is eating

white-collar and software work, but home

owners and commercial property operators

will always need trusted companies to fix

their heating at midnight or keep a building

fire compliant. These are mission-critical,

future-proof businesses – and the owners

who built them deserve the same quality of

exit advisory that large corporations take for

granted.”

– Joe Lewin, Founder & CEO, TradeExit.co.uk

The danger of delaying

Many owners are already

being approached by

potential buyers but

rarely have a clear view

of who those buyers are,

what they typically pay, or

how they treat the teams

they acquire. Specialist

guidance – backed by the

Concierge’s memory of

every prior conversation with each acquirer

– gives owners the context to compare offers

properly and choose the buyer who's the

best long-term fit.

“Most owners we speak to have spent

twenty, thirty or even fifty-plus years building

something exceptional,” Lewin explained.

“When the groundwork is in place early,

owners have a real luxury of choice. They

can move when the timing is right for them,

on terms they’re proud of, and sell to a buyer

that takes care of their team and legacy.”

Building density across every sub-sector

Alongside the Fix Radio partnership,

TradeExit is running a multi-channel push

into specialist trade publications and industry

events. The team is exhibiting at the Fire

Safety, Security and Facility Management

conferences (28-30 April), with a full-page

spread in the digital edition of the trade

magazine (reaching 400,000-600,000 readers)

and a half-page spread in the printed

magazine distributed across the shows.

The objective is simple: build the densest

specialist relationship network in the market

– by sub-sector, by geography, by deal size.

The denser the network, the more buyers

compete for each owner’s company, and the

higher the probability of a successful exit on

the seller’s terms.

Backed by top-tier investors

The launch of TradeExit.co.uk follows

DealFlowAgent’s $750,000 funding round

led by Long Journey Ventures, a fund

renowned for backing some of the world’s

most transformative companies – including

Uber ($5m seed-stage entry to $89bn IPO

valuation), SpaceX, and Loom.

“We’re thrilled to partner with TradeExit

to bring this to our

listeners. Our audience

are hardworking

professionals who

have spent decades

building their businesses.

Providing them with

a trusted, specialist

pathway to a successful

exit aligns perfectly

with our commitment

to supporting the trades

community.”

– Louis Timpany, Founder & CEO, Fix Radio

Rob O’Connell, COO at Fix Radio, added,

“Trade business owners are some of the

most resilient and skilled operators in the UK,

yet they’re often underserved when it comes

to exit planning. Partnering with TradeExit

means our listeners get specialist support

that genuinely protects the value they’ve built

– a practical, no-nonsense route to a better

outcome when the time comes to sell.”

Trade business owners can access a

personalised buyer list and valuation report

at: www.tradeexit.co.uk

16


Connect Vending:

Inspiring the workplace

In this issue of Building and Facilities

News, we have featured Connect

Vending as our Food & Drink

Vending Company of the Month

Food & Drink Vending Company of the Month

Highly specialised in

the food and beverage

industry, Connect

Vending delivers a

fully managed service

across a wide range

of products, including

vending, water, fresh

food, and commercial

coffee machines to

businesses across the

country.

Connect Vending

was established by founder Stuart Coutts, a

professional with a love of sales and good coffee,

back in 1996. Three decades later, the business has

evolved into one of the UK’s leading independent

vending operators, boasting multiple awards for

its customer service, innovation, and dedication to

the industry.

Despite living in London, Stuart chose the quiet

village of Abingdon in Oxfordshire to establish his

growing business, which now occupies a total of

four warehouses. While most businesses choose

to operate out of the capital, Stuart’s shrewd

decision to place his business in close proximity

to the M40 and M4 has enabled the business to

operate across the home counties with ease and

efficiency.

In fact, this exact route system is one of the

reasons that Connect Vending are able to uphold

their unparalleled service response times. Their

average time to breakdown calls is particularly

impressive, with 90% of breakdown calls visited

within four working hours. A leading standard for

any business, regardless of industry.

“We believe in a philosophy of being the best at

what we do,” says Elyas Coutts, CEO at Connect

and son of founder Stuart Coutts. “Starting from

good and ending up great, we are continuously

improving ourselves and all of our departments,”

he explains. “It’s that attitude and mindset that

sets our business apart from others and has

enabled such consistent

growth.”

Part of this strategy is

staying innovative and

ahead of the everevolving

workplace. In

2016, Connect Vending

introduced their first

Micro Market to their

portfolio, with ambitions

to bring antiquated

vending perceptions

into the 21st century.

Little did they know, the Covid-19 pandemic would

trigger an era of flexi-hours and hybrid working,

making a 24-hour food and refreshment solution

not just a workplace commodity, but an essential

service for employees.

The Micro Market is, at its core, an amalgamation

of all the services that Connect

Vending have to offer, typically

including a filtered water tap,

ambient snacks, fresh food

options, chilled drinks and

premium coffee. Connect

Vending understands that no

two workplaces are the same,

which is why each Micro Market

they create is carefully tailored

to each business’ individual

needs. This holistic approach

provides employees with the

choice, quality and convenience

that they have come to expect,

without breaking the bank for

employers.

“Commercially, it’s great value

when compared to traditional

catering options,” says Elyas. “It

removes the need for catering

staff and lowers the cost of running a kitchen,

while providing more food options to staff.”

10 years on from the first Micro Market, Connect

Vending supplies over 50 sites with fresh food

solutions. With each expansion, Connect Vending’s

operations only become more efficient. In 2025,

after a successful trial, Connect Vending added

frozen food vans to their fleet, enabling them to

add frozen ready meals to their Micro Market

offering to over 30% of their sites. This addition

gives employees access to hot meals at any time

of the day, ideal for those working late shifts or

flexible hours.

This strategy is essential to the success of

Connect. Fuelled by its own sales, the company

has never borrowed, and that entrepreneurial

spirit runs through the business as a core ideal.

For Elyas, this philosophy underpins the entire

business.

“We want to continue to develop with the same

approach as we always have.” He says, “It has

been a winning recipe that has not only allowed us

to grow safely and securely but ensure continuity

in what we do. As we have grown, we have

always considered our customers, as well as our

employees, and what that growth will mean for

them.”

Connect Vending is now one of the largest

independent operators in the country. They

have recently celebrated 30 years of service, a

milestone that less than 5% of all independent

businesses reach in the UK. The company has

consistently achieved double-digit growth every

year since 2020, expanding from a £4.5 million

business in 2020 to over £12 million in 2026.

Connect Vending maintains the spirit of continuous

improvement through their latest developments.

The company recently acquired a new warehouse

to increase its capabilities

across the business and

improve customer resupply.

Additionally, the company has

expanded its route capacity,

going from 25 to 35 routes in

the past year alone.

While Connect Vending’s

diverse range of products

carries a variety of benefits for

businesses across the country,

what truly sets the company

apart is their application of

expertise, business savvy,

and desire to always be the

best that they can be. Their

steadfast dedication to adapting

to the evolving workplace has

solidified Connect Vending’s

position at the forefront of the

food and beverage sector, and

we are looking forward to seeing what the future

has in store for them.

Contact

T 01865 341011

sales@connectvending.co.uk

https://connectvending.co.uk


Building for Leisure

SPATA: Setting the standard for quality, safety,

and excellence in wet leisure construction

For more than 60 years,

the Swimming Pool and

Allied Trades Association

(SPATA) has been the

UK’s leading authority for

quality, professionalism,

and best practice

across the swimming

pool, spa, and wellness

sector. Representing

the country’s most

experienced designers,

installers, builders, and

suppliers, SPATA plays

a crucial role in raising

standards for both domestic and commercial wet

leisure projects.

SPATA’s mission is built on its long-standing

The Social

Hub enters

Portugal

The Social Hub is set to open its first hotel in Porto

– Portugal’s first hybrid hospitality venue and the

latest milestone in the group’s rapid expansion.

This new €60 million, 11,200m 2 multi-purpose

four-star hub is designed to connect travellers,

digital nomads, young professionals, and locals in

a dynamic community. The launch also brings 30

new jobs to the city. The Social Hub Porto, which

opened Saturday, March 1 is located in Bonjardim,

the heart of the city’s vibrant cultural scene. The

Porto launch increases The Social Hub’s portfolio

to 20 across 18 European cities – with Lisbon also

on the horizon.

Marion Koopman, The Social Hub’s Chief

Operations & Commercial Officer, stated, “This

remarkable hub has a very special meaning for

us as it represents our arrival to the dynamic

Portuguese market. Porto is the perfect place to

embark on this journey, having worked closely

with key city government players over the past

four years. They – from the very beginning

– stressed the importance of sustainable

development and embraced the value that our

unique community-centric model can bring to the

community. Thanks to a remarkable team of local

architects, designers and more, we are now proud

to open the doors of a spectacular new hub full

of innovative spaces and an even more inspiring

community focused on making a difference in the

city, and beyond.”

www.thesocialhub.co

New Showerkap greentech

Sandman Hotel Group UK &

Ireland is boosting its sustainability

commitment, with the introduction

of the first smart water

management technology featuring

behavioural science – significantly

cutting water, energy and CO 2

emissions.

Showerkap’s system and sensors

have been installed in 20 bedrooms

as part of a ground-breaking trial

at the four-star Sandman Signature

London Gatwick Hotel in Crawley,

which attracts guests from Gatwick,

the UK’s second busiest airport,

as well as visitors to London and

Sussex.

The pioneering UK startup, based in Warnham,

near Horsham, has designed a new platform that

enables organisations to monitor and manage

water remotely, while nudging users to make

more eco-friendly decisions. The solution will also

support the operational team with real-time reports

– analysing and improving water use and efficiency

and highlighting any potential

safety risks and waste.

The innovation features small

smartboxes in every room,

which upload data from the

sensors to a centralised cloud

system, to remotely monitor

and manage water temperature

and safety. Working closely

with hotel staff, the Showerkap

team will help raise guest

awareness about water scarcity

and the importance of shorter

showers to help conserve

water.

In future projects, guests will

have the option to connect directly to the smart

devices, with the ability to use the patented, fade

technology, which gradually reduces the water

temperature at the end of a shower – creating a

‘nudge’ and behavioural cue to promote shorter

showers and conserve water.

www.showerkap.co.uk

Lights, camera, KP!

It’s National KP Day on June

22. This is the chance to

celebrate the work that kitchen

porters do all around the

foodservice industry, from

schools, pubs, hospitals,

restaurants and hotels to care

homes, cafés and coffee shops.

And once again Winterhalter

is joining in the fun by raising

money for Hospitality Action.

commitment to high

industry standards.

Every SPATA member

must comply with

rigorous technical

requirements and an

industry-recognised Code

of Ethics. Appointing a

SPATA member provides

confidence that projects

will be delivered safely,

compliantly, and to an

exceptional standard.

SPATA also provides

strong technical leadership, regularly updating

its Standards to reflect changes in legislation,

advances in construction methods, and

the increasing importance of sustainable,

Getting involved is simple: just

post a picture of your kitchen

porter to Instagram or X, with

@winterhalterUK and adding

the hashtag #KPday. For every picture posted

Winterhalter will give £2.50 to the charity, up to a

maximum of £500. In addition, the best pics will

be selected to go up in the gallery on the KP of the

Year website (www.kpoftheyear.com).

“KP Day is all about having some fun while we

applaud the hardworking KPs who keep our

industry going,” says Stephen Kinkead, managing

director of Winterhalter UK. “We’ve had some

energy‐efficient solutions. This future‐focused

approach supports the wider built environment by

helping deliver robust, efficient, and long‐lasting

facilities.

Alongside training and skills development,

SPATA celebrates excellence through the British

Pool & Hot Tub Awards, showcasing innovation,

craftsmanship, and design inspiration.

With its heritage of expertise and trust, SPATA

remains a valued partner for everyone involved in

the design, construction, and management of wet

leisure environments.

Discover SPATA members nationwide, access

free guidance, and learn more about how the

association can support your next project at:

www.spata.co.uk

brilliant images over the years,

with kitchen brigades having a

bit of fun with the KP Day idea.”

Meanwhile Winterhalter is also

searching for the 2025 KP of the

Year. For more information and

to check out the amazing prizes

on offer, visit:

www.kpoftheyear.com

Winterhalter provides a total

solution for dishwashing and

glasswashing, from pre-sales

advice to after-sales service,

training and maintenance, with

sustainability fitted as standard.

Alongside its market-leading dish washers and

glass washers, the company’s range includes

utensil washers, advanced water treatment

machines, and cleaning detergents and rinse aids.

T 01908 359000

info@winterhalter.co.uk

www.winterhalter.com/uk-en

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Portfolio intelligence

in hours, not months

Use our AI platform to get

a strategic retrofit plan

for your entire commercial

portfolio in hours. Identify

high-priority buildings,

optimise capital allocation,

and save time compared

to traditional, building-bybuilding

energy assessments.

Energy efficiency regulations

like MEES are tightening

rapidly, putting entire property

portfolios at risk. Knowing

which buildings need urgent

attention and planning costeffective

retrofits across

dozens or hundreds of assets

is a complex, expensive,

and slow process using

traditional methods.

Building Atlas delivers portfoliowide

insights in hours, not

months. Simply provide

your addresses, and get an

immediate, strategic view of

your entire portfolio. Identify

MEES compliance risks, pinpoint

high-priority buildings for

intervention, model retrofit

scenarios, estimate costs and

payback periods, and plan your

energy efficiency pathway.

www.buildingatlas.io

Building & Construction

Why ‘Zero’ is a plus

for West Fraser’s

SterlingOSB

The UK government classified

formaldehyde as a carcinogen in

2016, prompting industry to observe

restrictions on its use, and West

Fraser is one company that has gone

above and beyond to reduce the

chemical compound’s impact on

the built environment and building

occupants, who

cannot normally

know it is present.

Unfortunately,

the amount of

formaldehyde

present increases

during the

processing of wood

into wood-based

panels – unless, that

is, they are sourced

from West Fraser, as

a specialist which

has developed a

methodology which

results in there being no added

formaldehyde introduced during the

manufacturing process. And it is this

fact which enables the company to

claim that it produces “the only UKmanufactured

OSB With Zero-Added

Formaldehyde.”

Castle Gates &

Automation

Hence, we see panel products with

appellatives such as SterlingOSB

Zero, SterlingOSB Zero OSB3,

SterlingOSB Zero Tongue & Groove,

and SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus

being utilised across construction,

including by housebuilding,

commercial development and by

offsite specialists as

well as fabricators

generally. So, it

makes sense when

one sees all the

everyday fixtures

and fittings within

the buildings

where we live and

work, containing

elevated amounts

of formaldehyde,

to take the

opportunity to

minimise its

presence wherever

possible. And

an opportunity to do this is by

specifying panels with the lowest of

emissions.

For further information,

call 01786 812921 or visit:

https://uk.westfraser.com

Whenever we install a new gate

automation kit, we give added

value by installing a device called

CAME Connect free of charge.

CAME Bpt is our automation and

intercom manufacturer of choice

(we can of course work with all

the other makes as well, but they

won’t have CAME Connect).

CAME Connect gives us the ability

to monitor your automation set-up

remotely, sometimes correcting

any fault remotely or identifying

the source of any problem to

enable us to visit knowing what we

will face, thus saving you a potential call-out fee for a diagnostic visit.

CAME Connect also gives you the ability to control some aspects of the gate

functions via a mobile phone app, which our engineers will be pleased to show

you.

We make our own metal gates and metal framed gates with wood or

composite cladding, and can supply high-quality wooden gates and aluminium

gates, as well as garage doors. We are used to working together with builders

and developers to ensure a perfect finishing touch to their projects. Our

clientele includes domestic home owners, gated communities, schools and

industrial estates.

Our service area covers Hertfordshire, east and south Buckinghamshire,

Central, North and North West London with some in north Berkshire. Whatever

your gate and/or automation requirement, we have the answer.

T 01442 253341

info@castlegatesandautomation.co.uk

www.castlegatesandautomation.co.uk

Purbeck Insurance

Services

New data from Purbeck Insurance

Services reveals an 87% rise in

applications for Personal Guarantee

Insurance (PGI) from construction

firms in Q1 2026, highlighting

growing demand for external

finance alongside increased

concern among directors about the

risks tied to personal guarantees.

The average value of a personal

guarantee signed by directors in

the construction sector has risen

to £217,000 – up 21% year on year

and the highest level recorded to

date. Construction firms accounted

for around 17.4% of all PGI

applications during the quarter.

While maintaining cashflow

remains the main reason for

borrowing, accounting for 45%

of applications, nearly one in

five (18%) were linked to growth

initiatives such as recruitment,

new capabilities and business

expansion.

Todd Davison, MD of Purbeck

Insurance Services, said, “The

increase in PGI demand shows

construction firms are continuing

to pursue growth opportunities,

but directors are becoming far

more conscious of the personal

financial risks associated with

borrowing.

“With the value of personal

guarantees continuing to rise,

more business owners are seeking

ways to protect personal assets

while still accessing the finance

needed to grow with confidence in

a challenging market.”

Contact

T 020 3805 8921

info@purbeckinsurance.co.uk

www.purbeckinsurance.co.uk

Keystone Group

launches 2025 Social

Value Report

The Keystone Group, one of the UK

and Ireland’s leading manufacturers

of construction solutions, has

launched its 2025 Social Value

Report, highlighting the positive

impact the Group continues to make

across communities, education, skills

and charitable initiatives.

“Social value is built into everything

we do at Keystone,” said Sean Og

Coyle, Chief Commercial Officer at

Keystone

Group.

“From

investing in

skills and

education to

supporting

charities

and local

communities, we want our impact

to go far beyond the products we

make. This report demonstrates

the different we can achieve when

business and community grow

together.”

Keystone’s social strategy is built

around four key pillars – education,

community, charity and skills

– delivering inspiration for the

industry’s next generation, support

for local initiatives, fundraising for

good causes and opportunities for

training and development across the

sector.

The In Focus section showcases

these pillars in action, highlighting

how Keystone brands deliver social

value in practice. Keylite supports

Ulster Rugby, promoting youth

and women’s sport, Keystone

Lintels backs

bricklaying

apprenticeships

and training

initiatives,

Smartroof

contributes

to local

community

campaigns, and IG Masonry Support

engages schools and colleges to

develop the next generation of

construction professionals.

The Keystone Group 2025 Social

Value Report is available to

download now:

https://keystonegroup.co.uk/news/

publications/keystone-group-socialvalue-report-2025

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Service Sealing Solutions is

the sole UK distributor for the

sealing industry’s top pioneering

manufacturers: DOYMA and HKD.

Service Sealing Solutions Ltd

Service Sealing Solutions Ltd specialises in highquality

service duct sealing systems for utility

services and watertight seals, offering a high level

of expertise to developers and specifiers for sealing

against water and gas ingress around service

entries in basements and high-rise buildings.

With over 50 years of experience, DOYMA

compile both their knowledge and skill

into their seal range, to create effective,

but simple solutions to meet all watertight

service sealing requirements. DOYMA

products provide the highest level of

safety when sealing buildings where

pipes and electrical cables pass through.

DOYMA stands on the front line when it comes to the development

of innovative, practical solutions for sealing and fire systems.

Their goal is to create safe building penetrations for pipes and

cables that seal off fire, gas and water. The rubber mouldings

are what ensure the gas and watertight features.

Here at Service Sealing Solutions, we supply HKD

service seals throughout the whole of the UK. HKD,

now owned by DOYMA, manufactures a wide range of

pipe sealing systems and service conduits – which is

forever growing. All seals in the range are guaranteed

to withstand up to 4 bars of pressure! Also available

in varying sizes and shapes for different access points.

HKD systems have a sealing solution for service conduits cast into

concrete without the sleeves. HKD service conduits are supplied ready for

use, requiring no site preparation work prior to installation. With options

such as KE Socketless service conduits, KG Wall Ducts and Floor Ducts,

together with KG Twin Sockets for installation in pump sumps and where

suitability for thin-walled concrete structures is vital.

For more information, please call us on 01952 510050

or visit www.servicesealingsolutions.co.uk

or email sales@servicesealingsolutions.co.uk

Water Management

Aqua Gratis: A scalable solution for water

efficiency in England’s water-stressed future

As pressure on England’s water resources

continues to increase, the need for scalable, costeffective

and low carbon demand management

solutions has never been more urgent. With

population growth, climate variability, and

tightening environmental regulation all impacting

supply, the water industry is being driven to rethink

how water is used, managed, and conserved.

Within this context, micro domestic greywater

re-use is emerging as a critical part of the solution

– and Aqua Gratis, developed by Cascade Water

Products Ltd, represents a step change in how this

technology can be deployed at scale across new

developments.

Water efficiency: from aspiration to necessity

Recent industry focus, reflected in the MOSL

water efficiency agenda, highlights the growing

importance of reducing per capita consumption

(PCC) and embedding efficiency into both domestic

and non-household markets. Water companies and

regulators are increasingly prioritising demand-side

interventions as a first response to the supplydemand

challenge.

Greywater re-use aligns directly with this shift.

Rather than relying on behavioural change alone,

it delivers a structural reduction in water demand,

recycling lightly used water from showers, baths

for non-potable uses such as toilet flushing.

As the industry moves toward a ‘demand-first’

strategy, solutions like Aqua Gratis provide a

practical route to achieving meaningful reductions

in household consumption.

Aqua Gratis: micro-scale, macro impact

Aqua Gratis is a micro domestic greywater re-use

system designed for seamless integration into

residential developments. Engineered as a modular,

repeatable solution, it enables developers and

housing providers to deploy water re-use at the

level of individual homes.

This decentralised approach offers several

advantages:

s No reliance on large-scale infrastructure

s Minimal planning or regulatory burden

s Reduced installation complexity when

incorporated at build stage

s Scalable across developments of any size

Crucially, it transforms water re-use from a niche

or bespoke intervention into a standardised,

deployable asset class.

Delivering against WRMP and Ofwat priorities

The strategic value of greywater re-use is clearly

reflected in Water Resource Management Plan

(WRMP) frameworks and Ofwat’s PR24 priorities.

Greywater re-use delivers:

s Permanent reductions in per capita

consumption

s A high impact, non-behavioural demand

intervention

s Improved supply-demand balance without new

abstraction

s Increased drought resilience through dry year

demand reduction

s Support for water-neutral development and

growth mitigation

This positioning is critical. As regulatory scrutiny

intensifies, water companies are required to

prioritise low-regret, deliverable solutions that can

be deployed early in AMP periods.

Aqua Gratis meets that requirement directly.

A compelling cost and carbon case

When compared to traditional supply-side

options, the economic and environmental case for

greywater re-use is striking.

Typical costs for greywater re-use fall in the region

of £800-£3,000 per mega-litre, placing it at or

below the lower quartile of supply-side solutions

such as reservoirs and water transfers.

At the same time, lifecycle carbon performance is

significantly lower:

s Greywater re-use: 0.1-0.5 tCO 2 e per Ml

s Reservoirs: 1.5-3.0 tCO 2 e per Ml

s Transfers: 2.0-4.0+ tCO 2 e per Ml

This represents a 4-20× carbon advantage, a

critical factor under Ofwat’s increasing emphasis

on embedded and operational emissions.

Combined, these metrics position Aqua Gratis as

a high value, low-carbon alternative to traditional

infrastructure investment.

Enabling water-neutral development

One of the most immediate applications for Aqua

Gratis is in unlocking development in waterstressed

regions.

Across Eastern England, the Thames basin,

and the South East, water scarcity is already

constraining housing growth. In some areas, new

developments are required to demonstrate water

neutrality – ensuring that additional demand does

not increase net abstraction.

Greywater re-use directly supports this objective by:

s Reducing potable demand at source

s Offsetting new consumption within

developments

s Supporting compliance with planning and

environmental requirements

Regions such as Anglian Water’s operating area,

with heavy reliance on environmentally sensitive

chalk aquifers, stand to benefit particularly strongly.

A delivery model aligned with modern

infrastructure

Perhaps most importantly, Aqua Gratis fits the

evolving delivery model of the water sector.

Unlike large, centralised schemes – which often

involve long lead times, planning risk, and high

capital intensity – micro greywater systems offer:

s High deliverability

s Low regulatory risk

s Rapid deployment at construction stage

s Cost externalisation from utility balance sheets

This makes them ideally suited to developments

where flexibility and innovation are already

reshaping how water infrastructure is delivered.

From niche to mainstream

For many years, greywater re-use has been viewed

as a promising but underutilised technology. Today,

however, the landscape is changing rapidly.

Regulators, water companies, and developers are

increasingly aligned around the need for:

s Lower demand

s Lower carbon

s Faster delivery

s Greater resilience

Aqua Gratis responds directly to all four.

A low-regret pathway forward

As the industry looks toward AMP8 and beyond,

the challenge is not just to identify solutions, but to

deploy them at scale.

Micro domestic greywater re-use – delivered

through systems like Aqua Gratis – represents a

‘low regret’ intervention:

s Cost-competitive

s Carbon-efficient

s Scalable

s Immediately deployable

In a sector traditionally defined by large scale

infrastructure, it offers something different: a

way to embed resilience directly into homes and

communities, one development at a time.

Cascade Water Products Ltd is not just offering

a technology – it is enabling a shift in how

water efficiency is delivered across England’s

built environment. And as water becomes an

increasingly constrained resource, that shift is not

just desirable – it is essential.

www.cascadewater.life

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WaterSafe backs calls for lead solder &

pipes to be included in property surveys

Prospective homebuyers want to see

greater transparency about lead in

homes in pre-sale surveys, research

by WaterSafe, the UK register of

approved plumbers, shows.

The national WaterSafe survey found

82% of people believe it is important

for home surveys to include checks

for lead pipes, with almost half (48%)

saying this is very important. Only 8%

said such checks were not important.

Business owners also called for

property surveys to check for lead

pipes, with 50% saying it is very

important and 42% saying it is fairly important.

Only 1% said it is not at all important.

The findings echo concerns recently raised by the

Chief Inspector of the Drinking Water Inspectorate

(DWI), Marcus Rink, who said all fittings, taps and

solder should be checked, in addition to pipes.

He said, “Water supply elements should be

Unlocking deep groundwater

Securing reliable groundwater

is a growing priority for

communities and industries

in South Korea, especially in

regions where demand for

domestic and agricultural

supply continues to rise.

In Yeosu, known for its

mountainous terrain and hard

rock layers, local water well

specialist Yeosu Jonghap

Jihasu faced increasing

pressure to drill deeper wells efficiently. To

meet these demands, the company introduced

Atlas Copco’s X28 portable air compressor,

enabling rapid drilling beyond 300 metres in one

of the country’s most challenging geological

environments.

Founded in Yeosu, Yeosu Jonghap Jihasu has long

supported rural and industrial areas throughout

the region. As shallow wells began proving

insufficient for stable and longterm groundwater

supply, the company required equipment that

included in homebuyers’ reports as

standard, so when someone buys a

property, they have clear information

on the type of water supply, and

whether there is any legacy lead in

the property’s water system.”

Lead exposure is particularly harmful

to children, affecting development,

behaviour and long‐term health.

WaterSafe’s research shows 35%

of those surveyed believe sellers

should be legally required to

replace lead pipes before a sale is

completed, while 23% think it should

be the buyer’s choice.

This growing public awareness places increased

pressure on the housing and plumbing sectors to

ensure compliance and prevent illegal materials

from entering drinking water systems.

More advice and the lead-free plumber pledge can

be found at: www.watersafe.org.uk/lead-free

could consistently deliver

the pressure needed for

deep rock penetration

without sacrificing mobility

or cost-efficiency. With the

X28, the company gained the

high pressure performance

necessary to complete deep

water well projects more

quickly and reliably.

Waterwell depths in Yeosu

commonly range from 50 to 150 metres (164 to

492 feet), but growing groundwater demand has

pushed contractors to drill deeper – often through

some of the hardest rock formations in South

Korea.

To improve efficiency without raising operating

costs, the company turned to the 30 bar Atlas

Copco X28, designed specifically to maintain

stable airflow in deep and demanding applications.

www.atlascopcogroup.com

Failsafe

conveying of

aggressive

chemicals

Industrial water

treatment is

technically

challenging, especially

for pumps that convey

aggressive chemicals.

To address this issue,

Lutz-Jesco presented

the PERIDOS FXM

peristaltic pump at

IFAT 2026, the world’s

leading trade fair

for environmental

technologies in

Munich, from May 4 to

7, 2026.

The PERIDOS FXM series peristaltic pumps

work with rotating rollers that press on a

flexible hose from the outside, thereby pushing

the medium forward in the direction of flow

with minimal pulsation. This design, in which

the liquid only comes into contact with the

hose, makes the pump robust and resilient.

This means that aggressive chemicals such as

hydrochloric acid for lowering the pH value,

sodium hypochlorite for disinfection, and ferric

chloride for removing phosphates and turbidity,

can be conveyed safely.

Flexible dosing between five bathtubs and one

espresso cup per hour

Lutz-Jesco is presenting the new peristaltic

pumps in three performance classes to cover

a wide range of industrial applications. The

Peridos FXM 1 is an entry-level version with a

flow rate of 2.8 l/h, the FXM 2 is the mid-range

model with 176 l/h, and the FXM 3 is the most

powerful version with up to 840 l/h. This is

about the same as five bathtubs.

www.lutz-holding.de/en

Future Homes Standard risks overlooking biggest

household energy use, warns WWHR sector

As the Future Homes Standard (FHS) moves into

its final policy stage before implementation, the

Waste Water Heat Recovery (WWHR) sector, led

by Showersave and Recoup, has identified that the

framework may limit opportunities for reducing

domestic hot water (DHW) demand – despite hot

water accounting for one of the largest energy

demands in the homes of the future (Source: SEA

paper on hot water efficiency in homes 2020).

The WWHR sector has gathered independent

third-party feedback and modelled some national

housebuilders’ house types with leading energy

assessors. This has highlighted issues and warns

that the evolving compliance approach will

reduce design flexibility for housebuilders, with

performance outcomes increasingly shaped by a

narrower set of technologies, dictated by policy.

Under the interim Part L standards introduced in

2021, Waste Water

Heat Recovery

Systems (WWHRS)

are widely adopted

across new-build

specifications. Since

2024, over 160,000

homes have been

fitted with Showersave

& Recoup WWHRS

products, reflecting

their role in helping

developers meet

energy efficiency

targets, while lowering bills for new homeowners.

WWHRS is included in the government’s notional

dwelling for the Future Homes Standard (FHS).

However, based on early review of SAP 10.3, the

WWHR sector has concerns that demand-reduction

Water Management

technologies such as

WWHRS have been

adversely affected in terms

of their compliance impact

and have, in practice, been

deprioritised.

Worked examples within

SAP 10.3 suggest that

it is now possible to

achieve compliance

without incorporating

such systems, which

is inconsistent with the

notional house specification set out for the FHS.

This represents a clear misalignment between

policy intent and modelling outcomes.

For more information, visit:

www.showersave.com | www.recoup.co.uk


Lighting & Electrical

Datacentre electrical

infrastructure

upgrade completed

Managed IT service provider,

Redcentric has completed a multimillion

pound electrical infrastructure

upgrade as part of a wider datacentre

refurbishment project at its facility

located at Heathrow’s Corporate

Park in London. The project that

included a UPS replacement was

Part funded through The Industrial

Energy Transformation Fund

(IETF) now closed for applications,

which supports the deployment of

technologies that enable businesses

with high energy use to transition to

a low carbon future.

As part of Redcentric’s high profile

project, leading UPS manufacturer

CENTIEL has delivered equipment to

protect an existing 7 Megawatts of

critical load through its multi-award

winning, highly efficient true modular

uninterruptable power supply (UPS)

StratusPower . The deployment

of this modular UPS technology

enables Redcentric to scale to 10.5

Megawatts without the need for any

further infrastructure change.

The facility, which is popular with

Footsie 100 companies, is now seeing

UPS efficiency improvements from

below 90% to above 97% efficiency

since the upgrade. This represents

the potential to reduce more than

8,000 tonnes of CO 2 emissions over

the next 15 years, supporting ESG

compliance for both Redcentric and

its household name clients.

Paul Hone, Data Centre Facilities

Director, Redcentric, confirms, “Our

London West colocation datacentre

is a strategically located facility that

offers cost effective ISO-certified

racks, cages, private suites, and

complete data halls, as well as

significant on-site office space. The

datacentre is powered by 100%

renewable energy, sourced solely

from solar, wind and hydro.”

www.centiel.com

Lightique Ltd

Lightique Ltd, a leading name

in decorative lighting, proudly

celebrates its 40th anniversary

in 2025. Since its founding in

1985, the company has built a

reputation for quality, creativity,

and exceptional service, supplying

stylish lighting solutions to homes

and businesses across the UK and

beyond.

Over four decades, Lightique has

evolved with changing trends and

technologies, offering a diverse

collection that blends timeless

design with contemporary

innovation. From elegant pendants

to statement wall lights, the

company continues to illuminate

interiors with products that combine

style, functionality, and value.

“Reaching our 40th anniversary

Pitch perfect for Rye Hills Academy

with Lucuco lighting upgrade

Game-changing illumination

After a full survey and site

inspection to understand the

various sporting uses of the pitch,

Luceco proposed the installation

of Amnis Floodlights – offering

outstanding performance, efficiency

and reliability.

is a tremendous

achievement,”

said Gary Smith,

Managing Director.

“We’re proud of

our heritage and

grateful to our

loyal customers,

suppliers, and

dedicated

team who have

supported us

throughout this

journey.”

Looking ahead, the company

remains committed to

sustainability, quality

craftsmanship, and innovation in

every collection.

T 024 7638 1559

sales@lightique.com

www.lightique.com

When Rye Hills Academy in Redcar, Teesside

required an efficient lighting upgrade for

their 3G sports pitch, Luceco delivered

with a new energy saving and future-proof

solution.

The academy faced the challenge of an

ageing floodlighting system with expensive

light source replacements for the old

technology. The lighting upgrade was part

of a larger refurbishment project, creating

a state-of-the-art, multi-sports pitch, with

£250,000 of support from Redcar and

Cleveland Borough Council’s Levelling Up

Fund, benefiting both the academy and local

community. The pitch is also home to the

Redcar Hockey Club who, now the facilities

are complete, can return to their home

ground.

Built to last with 100,000 hours

lifetime and pioneering the latest

in aerofoil heat-sink systems, the

Amnis Floodlight delivers unmatched

efficiency. Utilising unique LED reflector

design to give improved optical control

while reducing glare. High Performance

Multi-Die LEDs for direct replacement

of 1 and 2KW floodlights and Alanod

MIRO-Silver Reflector optics for stable

performance and unrivalled reliability,

perfect for outdoor and sporting grounds

settings.

Luceco Project Manager, Leman Harris,

comments, “This is one of the first projects

completed for the North East Learning Trust,

who chose Luceco because of our ability to

demonstrate high product quality.”

North East Learning Trust Mechanical

& Electrical Engineer, Adam King,

comments, “We have been very impressed

with the efficiency and high-performance

levels of Luceco Lighting, along with their

ability to find the right solution for Rye

Hills Academy, resolving the high cost

replacement of expensive components

and hugely improving lighting levels on

the 3G pitch area, a very important area for

students.”

Contact

T +44 (0)1952 238100

uk_sales@luceco.com

www.luceco.com/uk

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Lighting & Electrical

Luceco drives premium

lighting transformation at

Berry BMW & Mini Chiswick

Luceco has played a central role in the £5

million refurbishment of Berry Group’s flagship

BMW & Mini showroom in Chiswick, delivering

a complete lighting solution that meets the

exacting standards of one of the world’s most

prestigious automotive brands.

Precision lighting for a premium environment

Berry Group, a leading automotive dealership

group in the South of England, undertook a

major investment to transform its Chiswick

site into a flagship retail destination for BMW

and Mini customers. With brand presentation,

customer experience and technical

compliance all under scrutiny, lighting was a

critical component of the project.

Working in partnership with consultant Octave

Design Services and architect Taylor Design,

Luceco developed a fully compliant lighting

specification aligned to BMW’s rigorous

franchise requirements. The brief demanded

strict adherence to visual consistency,

uniformity and prescribed lux levels across all

areas – from showroom floors to workshops

and exterior spaces.

A complete site-wide solution

Luceco was responsible for the design and

supply of lighting across the entire site,

including:

s Showroom display areas

s Offices and customer lounges

s Workshops

and hightraffic

service

zones

s Parts storage

facilities

s External and

perimeter

areas

Each

environment

required a

tailored approach, balancing aesthetics,

performance and durability.

The comprehensive product package

included:

s Suspended Contour – Delivering clean

architectural lines and uniform illumination

across showroom display areas.

s Track Lighting – Providing focused accent

lighting to highlight key vehicle features

and enhance visual merchandising.

s Platinum Surface Downlights, Platinum/

Mini Downlights and Platinum Darklights –

Ensuring controlled, low-glare illumination

in customer-facing spaces.

s LBX Panels – Offering balanced, highperformance

lighting for offices and backof-house

environments.

s Carbon and F Type Downlights –

Supporting a refined, high-end aesthetic

throughout feature

areas.

s Ceres High

Bays – Providing

powerful, efficient

illumination within

workshop areas.

s Climate Anti-

Lig – Installed in

high-traffic service

zones, combining

durability with

performance.

s Atlas, Celest and Tempus Bulkheads –

Delivering robust and reliable lighting

solutions for circulation and external areas.

s Decorative Exit Blades

– Integrating safety

compliance seamlessly

into the overall design

scheme.

By carefully co-ordinating

multiple product families,

Luceco ensured visual

continuity across the

dealership while meeting the

strict technical parameters

set by the BMW franchise.

Meeting exacting standards

Automotive showrooms demand more

than illumination – they require lighting that

enhances vehicle presentation, creates a

premium retail atmosphere and delivers

absolute consistency across large, open

spaces.

Through early collaboration and detailed

design coordination, Luceco successfully

resolved the challenge of working within

a tightly defined specification without

compromising on design intent or

performance. The result is a high-impact,

energy-efficient lighting scheme that elevates

both the customer experience and the working

environment for staff.

Supporting growth through flagship

partnerships

As a high-profile project for a blue-chip

automotive brand,

the Berry BMW

& Mini Chiswick

refurbishment

represents

a significant

milestone. It reflects

Luceco’s continued

commitment to

delivering innovative,

specification-led

solutions that support

its strategy to

Grow, Innovate and Sustain – strengthening

relationships with major end users while

showcasing the depth and versatility of its

product portfolio.

Ben Smith, Regional Manager Southern

Projects at Luceco, said, “Flagship automotive

projects demand absolute attention to

detail. The lighting must enhance the brand,

showcase the vehicles perfectly and comply

with strict franchise guidelines. Working

alongside Octave Design Services and

Taylor Design, we delivered a fully integrated

solution across every part of the site – from

the showroom floor to the workshops

and external areas. We’re proud to have

supported Berry Group on such a prestigious

development.”

The transformed Berry BMW & Mini Chiswick

showroom now stands as a benchmark retail

environment – underpinned by a lighting

scheme designed to perform as impressively

as the vehicles it showcases.

T +44 (0)1952 238100

uk_sales@luceco.com

www.luceco.com/uk


Doors, Windows & Joinery

NorDan UK expands

into façade solutions

NorDan UK has announced the

acquisition of RED Systems, a

UK-based specialist in architectural

glazing, curtain walling and façade

systems. The move marks a

significant step in NorDan’s UK

growth strategy, strengthening its

early-stage design, compliance

expertise and building delivery

capabilities to expand its marketleading

offering beyond highperformance

windows and doors into

a more integrated building envelope

solution. As the UK construction

industry continues to adapt to

evolving regulatory requirements

and expectations around compliance,

accountability and performance

increase, the need for more coordinated

façade and building

envelope solutions has become more

pronounced. By combining NorDan’s

expertise in high-performance timber

and aluminium-clad windows and

doors with RED Systems’ façade

capability, the business will offer a

more integrated approach to building

envelope design and delivery. This

aims to support earlier project

involvement, improve coordination

across systems and reduce risk at

key interface points.

Craig Greenwood, Managing Director

of NorDan UK, said, “We’re really

pleased to welcome RED Systems

into NorDan UK. This is about

bringing together two businesses

that already share a strong focus on

quality, collaboration and delivery.

For our customers, it means a

stronger, more capable delivery

proposition. We’re strengthening

our ability to support projects earlier,

work more closely with partners

and ultimately deliver better, more

coordinated outcomes on site.”

RED Systems has established a strong

national reputation for delivering

aluminium architectural glazing and

SFS commercial projects with an

expert design, supply and installation

service. RED Systems has completed

over 500 projects during the course

of its 22 year history across the UK

on large residential, commercial,

education and leisure sectors.

https://nordan.co.uk

Crafting tradition,

building the future

Bluerun Ltd is a proud family-run

joinery business that stands apart by

embracing traditional craftsmanship.

Based in Essex, the company steers

away from CNC machines, and

instead embraces hand-drawing

designs and assembling projects

in-house to the highest industry

standards.

With over 30 years of experience,

Bluerun specialises in bespoke

joinery for commercial, domestic,

and conservation projects. Its

expertise spans internal and external

windows, gates, doors, decks,

fitted furniture, pubs, and offices.

Its website showcases a gallery of

past projects, reflecting the team’s

meticulous craftsmanship.

“We’ve recently worked on

listed buildings, manufacturing

replacement casements while

preserving original glass,” says Dee

Newman, Finance Director. “This

requires precision and like-for-like

replication, alongside preparing

drawings for council approvals.”

Always keeping one eye on its

sustainable responsibilities, Bluerun

has replaced fluorescent lighting in

its workshop with energy-efficient

LEDs to reduce its carbon footprint.

Looking ahead, the company is

enhancing customer experience

by launching an online shop for

handcrafted items like mirrors, tables,

and clocks.

“Long-term, we aim to expand

our bench joiner team and refine

our processes to better serve our

customers,” Dee adds.

For more, contact Dee and the team

below:

T 01799 599995

dee@bluerunltd.co.uk

www.bluerunltd.co.uk

Quality, custom made joinery

Whether you are looking for a one-off custom made

gate, a staircase, or a production run of doors and

windows for a new housing development, or a new

interior for your pub, restaurant or office, we can

deliver exactly what you are looking for.

We have been manufacturing top quality, purpose

made joinery for the domestic and commercial

markets since 1972. In our 7,000 square foot factory

we can manufacture in hard or softwoods, and

veneered & painted panels. We have a modern spray

paint and lacquer facility, enabling products to leave

the factory in a fully finished state.

No article is too big or too small: In the past we’ve

supplied items as small as a 1m length of moulding;

but maybe the most unusual article we’ve produced

is 10m high oak hardwood catapult for a castle!

Tel: 01799 599995

Email: dee@bluerunltd.co.uk

Web: www.bluerunltd.co.uk

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InstallerSHOW Preview

A multi-trade ecosystem under one roof

techniques. Plumbers, electricians, carpenters,

and decorators – all the disciplines that must

coordinate on every project – now converge in

one place, creating unprecedented opportunities

for networking and knowledge sharing.

Following another record-breaking year,

InstallerSHOW returns to the NEC Birmingham

from 23-25 June 2026, set to be the biggest

edition yet. With over 46,000 visitors, 1,500+

exhibitors, and 11 live CPD-accredited

content streams, this isn’t just incremental

growth – 2026 marks a transformational

moment as InstallerSHOW evolves into a truly

comprehensive multi-trade platform.

For 2026, InstallerSHOW expands through

strategic co-location with the Professional

Woodworking Expo and the Painting &

Decorating Show, creating one of the UK’s most

comprehensive platforms for installation and

finishing professionals. This reflects how realworld

projects are delivered, bringing together

the trades that work alongside each other on site

every day.

The synergy is powerful. Installers working on

kitchens and bathrooms connect directly with

woodworking specialists. Those fitting out

commercial spaces access the latest finishing

Professional Woodworking Expo brings

cutting-edge machinery, tools, and materials

for woodworking professionals, from individual

craftspeople to major furniture manufacturers.

The Painting & Decorating Show delivers

trusted brands and innovations in coatings,

wallcoverings, and application techniques.

Combined with InstallerSHOW’s strengths in

HVAC, plumbing, renewables, electrical, kitchens,

and bathrooms, the result is unmatched breadth

under one roof.

Four dedicated show themes

InstallerSHOW 2026 maintains clear structure

through four themes: HVAC Plumbing and

Renewables, InstallerBUILD, InstallerELECTRIC,

and Installer Kitchens & Bathrooms. Whether

you’re exploring heat pump technology, EV

charging solutions, or sourcing bathroom

products, you’ll find focused zones for your

specific interests while remaining connected to

the broader event.

Global expertise and industry-leading content

The 2026 edition brings international perspective

through the 14th World Plumbing Conference,

hosted for the first time at InstallerSHOW in

partnership with the World Plumbing Council

and CIPHE. This global gathering connects UK

professionals with international best practices

and emerging standards.

Eleven content streams deliver practical learning

across the show floor. The elemental Arena hosts

keynote discussions on net-zero solutions. The

Climate Solutions Theatre tackles heat pumps

and sustainable technologies. The Solar Pavilion

showcases renewable energy as it moves from

optional to essential.

Free seminars, debates, and panel discussions

cover regulatory updates, emerging

technologies, business development, and

installation best practices – all allowing visitors to

curate their own learning journey.

www.installershow.com



Why installers should

visit ThermoSphere at

InstallerSHOW 2026

The InstallerSHOW is a key date in the

calendar for installers and this year

we’re inviting you to come and see how

ThermoSphere can support faster, easier and

more reliable electric heating installations.

Whether you’re already working with electric

systems or looking to expand your horizons,

visiting us at Stand 5C26b is a great

opportunity to explore products that were

actually designed with installers in mind.

“What’s on offer”

Of course, it wouldn’t be a proper show

experience without a bit of fun along the

way. When you visit our stand, you’ll be

able to grab a free ice cream and take a

well-earned break from the busy show

floor. We’re also running a bullseye darts

challenge, giving you the chance to test your

aim and win some seriously good toolkit

prizes. Even if darts isn’t your strong point,

there will still be plenty of other giveaways

available throughout the day, so you won’t

leave empty handed.

Beyond the giveaways, our stand is all

about getting you up to speed with the

latest electric heating products. Our team

of experts will be on hand to offer friendly,

practical advice on anything from product

selection to installation best practice.

Whether you’ve got a specific question or

just want to explore how electric heating

can fit into your projects, we’re here to help.

We’ll also be showcasing our new installer

app, designed to simplify your workflow by

supporting everything from system selection

to setup, helping you save time and keep

jobs running smoothly.

Another way we continue to support

installers beyond the product itself is

through, The Circle, our dedicated installer

community. Designed to reward loyalty and

provide ongoing

value, The Circle

gives members

access to exclusive

benefits, rewards

and support that go

beyond the initial

install. It’s our way

of building long-term

relationships with the

installers we work

with, offering not

just quality products,

but a community

you can be part of.

If you’re not already

a member, it’s

something we’d

highly recommend

asking us about

when you visit

the stand. Gain

accreditation, enjoy

exclusive warranties

and early product

access, alongside

the rewards of

course.

Last year, we

introduced our

T-MO thermostat.

It continues to be a

standout selection

for installers looking

to reduce time spent

on site and reduce the struggle with heating

controls. The T-MO thermostat is designed

with a single objective, making it easy for

installers. Every aspect of T-MO is built for

simplicity, efficiency and convenience. One

of its biggest advantages is that setup is

handled remotely by us, meaning you can

install the thermostat quickly and move on,

without needing to spend time configuring it

on site. It’s a simple idea, but one that makes

a real difference when you’re working to a

tight schedule.

“T-MO, your new

favourite electric

heating control”

Reliability on every install is essential,

which is why our Ultimate heating cable has

been developed to offer complete peace

of mind. As the first cable on the market

with guaranteed reliability, it’s designed to

help protect your

reputation long

after you’ve left the

job. A key feature

is the in-line hotto-cold

joint, which

removes the need

for a bulky cold tail,

making installation

cleaner and easier to

manage. By tackling

common installation

challenges headon,

this cable helps

ensure consistent

performance and

reduces the risk of issues down the line.

Alongside these innovations, we also offer

a wide range of electric heating products

to suit different project requirements. Our

electric towel bars are perfect for modern

bathrooms, combining sleek design with

efficient, controllable heat. For properties

without access to gas, our electric combi

boiler provides a compact and practical

option for both heating and hot water. For

sleek, radiant heat in flexible designs and

styles, our electric radiator and heater range

is a no brainer.

As electric heating continues to play a

bigger role in the move towards low-carbon

products and capabilities, having the right

products and the right support has never

been more important. At ThermoSphere, we

focus on making installations as simple and

reliable as possible, backed by a team that’s

ready to help whenever you need it. If you’re

heading to InstallerSHOW, make sure to visit

us at Stand 5C26b. Come for the ice cream,

stay for the advice and leave with knowledge

that can genuinely improve your next install.

T 01622 689440

www.thermosphere.com

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ADI Leak Detection

When a leak goes undetected, the damage

rarely stops at a water bill. Saturated

floors, ruined plaster, high water bills and

weeks of disruption follow. For facilities

and property managers, plumbers and

heating engineers who get the call, the

hardest part is often finding the source

without causing thousands of pounds

worth of damage.

That’s where ADI

Leak Detection

comes in, and why

we’re delighted

to be exhibiting

at InstallerSHOW

2026 on Stand

5I78.

ADI is the UK’s

specialist in

non-invasive

leak detection.

Operating

nationally, our

engineers pinpoint

hidden leaks

including underground, under floors,

behind walls, within heating and plumbing

systems, and even in swimming pools –

using thermal imaging, acoustic listening

equipment, tracer gas and moisture

mapping. The goal is simple: locate

the problem precisely, so the repair is

Meet Spirotech at

InstallerSHOW

targeted, fast and minimally disruptive.

Alongside pinpointing the leak source, we

also carry out plumbing, heating and water

main leak repairs, so ADI can take it from

diagnosis through to a completed fix, all

with one point of contact.

For trade

professionals, ADI

is a flexible partner.

When you hit a leak

you can’t trace,

calling us in protects

your reputation

and your customer

relationship. We

find the leak and

hand the job straight

back to you, or

repair it ourselves,

whichever works

best for you and

your customer.

That partnership

matters whatever your trade. A heating

engineer chasing pressure loss on a

sealed system, a plumber facing an

intermittent damp patch with no obvious

source, a facilities manager responsible for

a portfolio where a slow leak can quietly

run up thousands in damage and wasted

water – all benefit from a specialist who

can isolate the problem on the first visit.

Our reports give you a precise location

and clear evidence, which means quicker

authorisation, cleaner insurance claims,

and a repair you can quote, or have us

complete on your behalf.

Speed is the other half of the equation.

A leak left to spread has the potential to

turn a contained repair into a full stripout,

so getting an accurate diagnosis

early protects both the building and the

relationship with whoever owns it. With

engineers covering the whole country, we

can usually attend quickly.

Whether you’re a sole trader, run a

multi-engineer operation, or manage

properties nationwide, our accurate leak

detection and repair can become a reliable

extension of the service you already offer.

T 0800 731 3843

admin@adileakdetection.co.uk

Join Spirotech at InstallerSHOW

and discover the latest innovations

designed to improve system

efficiency, reliability and long-term

performance. With over 65 years of

expertise in air and dirt separation,

pressurisation and vacuum

degassing,

Spirotech

continues to

help installers

protect heating

and cooling

systems from the

harmful effects

of air and

contamination.

This year,

we’re proud to

showcase our

new Heat Pump

Filter, developed

specifically to

meet the demands

of modern heat

pump installations.

Designed to provide

exceptional protection against

dirt and magnetic debris, the filter

helps maintain system efficiency,

safeguard critical components

and support long-term heat pump

performance.

Visitors to Stand 5F39 can also

explore our full range of industryleading

solutions, including

SpiroTrap dirt separators, SpiroVent

air eliminators and advanced

pressurisation technology. Our

technical experts will be available

throughout the show to

discuss installation best

practice, system water

quality and the

latest developments

in heating system

protection.

Whether you’re

installing domestic

heat pumps or

managing large

commercial projects,

Spirotech offers proven

solutions that help maximise

efficiency, reduce maintenance

and extend equipment life.

Visit Stand 5F39 at InstallerSHOW

to see the new Heat Pump Filter

in action and discover how

cleaner systems deliver better

performance.

Stand 5F39 at InstallerSHOW.

T +44 (0)20 8844 9850

marketinguk@spirotech.com

www.spirotech.co.uk

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Proactive grease management helping commercial

kitchens reduce drainage disruption

Commercial kitchens in the

hospitality and foodservice

industries are still under pressure

from blocked drains, emergency

maintenance callouts, and stricter

environmental laws. Many operators

are now re-evaluating how grease

is handled in their facilities because

fats, oils, and grease (FOG) continue

to be one of the main causes of

drainage system failures.

The demands of busy kitchen

environments can be too much for

traditional passive grease traps to

handle, especially in high-volume

operations where reliable grease

control is crucial. Automated

solutions that actively handle FOG

before it enters the drainage network

are therefore in greater demand.


food manufacturing facilities.

GreaseShield ® ’s self-cleaning

function and automated grease

removal limit manual involvement,

ensuring operational efficiency

standards and lowering the need

for continuous maintenance for

both facilities managers and kitchen

workers.

The recovery of waste grease

promotes broader sustainability

goals in addition to its practical

benefits. Recovered FOG can be

used to make biodiesel instead of

going into the wastewater system,

which helps businesses lessen

their impact on the environment

and promote responsible waste

management.

GreaseShield ® by EPAS is an

automatic grease recovery solution

that eliminates food solids and

FOG at source at the source.

GreaseShield ® continuously manages grease

build-up in real time, helping to reduce the

risk of blocked drains, unpleasant odours

and costly reactive maintenance, in contrast

to traditional grease traps that only rely on

separation.

GreaseShield ® range comes in a variety of

sizes to suit different kitchen capacity and

wastewater flow rates, making it suitable

for a wide range of applications, including

restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, and

Fix-A-Floor

Fix-A-Floor will be showcasing

its multi-award-winning flooring

repair adhesive at the Installer

Show 2026 (23-25 June, Stand

4A29, Hall 4), highlighting a

professional repair solution

designed to eliminate the need

for costly floor replacement.

In addition to supporting project

planning and specification, EPAS

also offers site surveys and technical

support to assist operators in

determining the best grease management

solution for their particular needs.

Come see us on Stand 4G29.

enquiries@epas-ltd.com

https://epas-ltd.com

Come see us on

Stand 4A24

Developed to repair loose or

hollow floor tiles and creaky

wood flooring, Fix-A-Floor

enables contractors and

installers to restore problematic

floors quickly and effectively

without removing the existing

surface. Suitable for porcelain,

ceramic, marble, stone and

timber flooring – including

installations with underfloor

heating – the high-strength

adhesive has become an

increasingly popular solution

across the tiling and flooring

sectors.

Winner of the British Sealants &

Adhesives Innovation Initiative

Award 2025 and The Tile

Association’s ‘Best Innovation’

Award 2023, the product

is applied using a standard

caulking gun and cures with

elastomeric properties to

create a durable, long-lasting

bond between the flooring

and substrate. It has also been

successfully tested on anhydrite

screeds, large-format tiles and

timber flooring applications.

As repair and renovation costs

continue to rise, Fix-A-Floor

offers a practical and costeffective

alternative to replacing

entire floors, helping both trade

professionals and homeowners

reduce disruption, labour and

expense.

For more information or to

become a stockist, call Fix-A-

Floor on 0121 270 8883, email:

adrian@fixafloor.co.uk or visit:

www.fixafloor.co.uk



Trianco to unveil

next-generation R290

Heat Pump solutions

engineered to deliver exceptional

comfort while reducing running

costs and environmental impact.

Maintaining full heating output down

to -10°C and utilising advanced EVI

compressor technology to operate

in temperatures as low as -30°C,

Activair Pro is built for reliable yearround

performance.

Trianco will showcase its latest

innovations in low-carbon heating,

headlined by the launch of the new

Activair Pro R290 AI Heat Pump

range alongside its new Activair

R290 Indoor Air Source Heat Pumps.

Designed to meet growing demand

for high-performance, future-ready

heating systems, the Activair Pro

R290 range combines industryleading

efficiency, advanced

AI-driven energy optimisation and

ultra-quiet operation. Featuring

some of the highest SCOP (5.56)

ratings available in the UK R290 heat

pump market and sound levels from

just 36dB(A), the range has been

Visitors to the Trianco stand can

also explore the new Activair

R290 Indoor Heat Pump range,

comprising 3.2kW wall-hung

and 5kW floor-standing models.

Designed to simplify installation

while maximising space efficiency

and performance, these indoor

units are ideal for apartments

and properties where outdoor

unit installation is impractical.

With smart controls, predictive

maintenance, remote monitoring

and installer-focused design,

Trianco continues to drive the

transition to sustainable, intelligent

heating solutions which you can

see for yourself at Stand 5G71.

T +44 (0)114 257 2300

www.trianco.co.uk

Come see us

on Stand 4C10

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One Platform. Infinite Capability.

The UK’s trade industry is about to witness

a significant leap forward in business

management and merchant technology.

TradeOS, the comprehensive operating

system designed specifically for trade

professionals, will make its official debut

on Stand 5G68a at the InstallerSHOW

Birmingham from 23rd to 25th June and

they’re bringing an offer that’s turning heads

across the sector.

More than software,

it’s an intelligent

operating system

designed specifically

for modern trade

businesses. Every

critical function

lives within a

single, connected

ecosystem,

eliminating the

friction, duplication,

and inefficiency that

slows businesses

down and holds growth back.

From lead capture and customer engagement

to quoting, scheduling, project management,

invoicing, and business intelligence,

TradeOS seamlessly orchestrates every

moving part of your operation. The result?

Less administration, fewer mistakes, faster

decisions, and more time spent doing what

actually drives revenue.

At its core sits a powerful technology

framework that continuously connects

information across your entire operation,

creating a level of visibility, automation,

and control that simply isn't possible with

outdated tools.

The platform quietly handles the complexity

behind the scenes surfacing opportunities,

streamlining workflows, reducing

bottlenecks, and

ensuring the right

information reaches

the right people at

exactly the right time.

The technology is

sophisticated. Using

it isn’t.

TradeOS also

includes a powerful

Merchant Trade

Counter solution,

providing automatic

supplier price updates, real time market

price comparisons, and intelligent stock

management in one seamless platform.

Designed to maximise margins, improve

purchasing decisions, and keep inventory

under control, it gives merchants complete

visibility and operational efficiency.

The most successful trade businesses don’t

just work harder, they work smarter. While


many platforms are still trying to become

all-in-one solutions, TradeOS has been built

from the ground up with a far bigger vision,

creating the most advanced operating

system the trade industry has ever seen.

Not another CRM. Not another scheduling

app. One intelligent platform powering the

future of trade businesses.

Exclusive InstallerSHOW Offer

Visitors to the InstallerSHOW will have

access to an exclusive launch discount,

just £99 per month for the first year for up

to 5 Engineers. This trade show special

represents a significant saving and provides

full access to the platform’s complete feature

set.

The TradeOS team will be on hand

throughout the three day event to

demonstrate the system, answer questions,

and help trade professionals understand

how the platform could streamline their

operations. See them at the InstallerSHOW,

NEC Birmingham, 23-25 June 2025.

T 0203 576 4779

office@yourtradeos.com

www.yourtradeos.com

Radiwarm: Comfort, safety & style in every room

Radiwarm is proudly

manufactured

in Halifax, West

Yorkshire, at the longestablished

Heights

manufacturing facility.

Heights has been a

leader in precision

engineering for over

50 years, working

with major global

brands across a

range of industries.

Building on that

expertise, the Radiwarm brand was launched

over 20 years ago – originally known as Heat

Electric – with a mission to create efficient,

reliable, and stylish electric radiators. Today,

Radiwarm combines decades of engineering

know-how with a clear focus on modern heating

solutions, making us a trusted name in homes

and commercial spaces across the UK.

At the heart of

our range are two

standout products –

the Radiwarm Safe

Touch (LST) and the

Radiwarm Signature.

Each reflects our

commitment to safety,

performance and

design, while meeting

the diverse needs of

our customers.

The Radiwarm

Safe Touch (LST) is

designed for absolute

peace of mind. Ideal for

schools, care homes,

hospitals and other

sensitive environments, it

delivers consistent warmth

while keeping external

surface temperatures safe

to touch – dramatically

reducing the risk of burns

or accidental injury. With

its robust build, energy

efficiency and compliance

with strict safety standards,

the Safe Touch has become the go-to solution

for organisations that cannot afford to

compromise on safety.

Meanwhile, the Radiwarm Signature is the

choice for modern living. Combining the feel

of a traditional radiator with the advantages

of advanced electric heating, no other

electric radiator matches the Signature’s

combination of quality,

performance, and

design. Its water-filled

technology ensures

natural, even heat,

while smart controls

allow precise, roomby-room

temperature

management. Perfect

for homeowners, selfbuilders,

and developers

seeking a high-quality,

low-maintenance

heating solution.

Both ranges are powered by Radiwarm’s unique

technology, ensuring rapid response and longterm

reliability. Unlike outdated storage heaters

Radiwarm products adapt to today’s lifestyles

– providing safe, stylish, and sustainable heat

where it’s needed most.

As we look to the future, our focus remains the

same as it was over 20 years ago: to design

heating solutions that deliver comfort, safety

and sustainability. Whether it’s safeguarding

residents in a care setting or adding a touch

of warmth and elegance to a family home,

RadiWarm is proud to be the trusted name in

British electric heating.

Use our easy-to-follow Room Size Guide to

find the perfect fit for your space. If you need

further assistance, our team is here to help.

T 01422 231943

info@radiwarm.com

https://radiwarm.com/room-size-guide

https://radiwarm.com


Health & Safety

Did History Actually Teach Us Anything?

A new podcast series – Did History Actually

Teach Us Anything? – has been launched by RRC

International, which looks to explore history’s most

notable events through the eyes of health and

safety experts.

The first three episodes are now available on

Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music, with

new instalments due to be released every month.

The first three episodes will cover:

s Episode 1: The Globe Fire

s Episode 2: The Great London Smog

s Episode 3: Three-mile Island

The podcast will take a deep dive into each event in

turn, analysing the cause of

the disaster, looking at how

it could have been avoided,

and scrutinising the

event’s long-term impact.

Upcoming topics include

the sinking of the RMS

Titanic, the Deepwater

Horizon oil spill, Shoreham

Airshow, and the King’s Cross Fire.

Richard Stockley, Managing Director of RRC, says,

“It is very easy to look back on historical events

and say ‘that wouldn’t happen today!’. But this

simply shouldn’t be assumed. As Churchill once

pointed out, those who ignore history are doomed

Engineers are nearly 3 times

more likely to smoke

to repeat it. So, we

wanted to cast our eyes

back over major events

from history, but come

at it from the perspective

of a health and safety

and environmental

management professional.

Would Shakespeare’s

Globe Theatre still have burnt down with carefully

selected materials? Is The Great London Smog the

reason the UK strives to be a leader in Net Zero

emissions?”

To find out more about RRC’s latest podcast

series, visit: www.rrc.co.uk/news/podcast

Wireless fire

detection

According to newly

released data from

the Office for Health

Improvement & Disparities

(OHID), one in five

employees in routine,

manual, and service

occupations in England

smoke – 2.5 times higher

than in any other industry

and an 8% increase

compared to 10 years ago.

The startling figures reveal that routine and manual

professionals are falling behind national trends for

smoking cessation.

Smoking prevalence in manual roles means

employees are 68% more likely to smoke when

compared to the average smoking rate in England.

This figure has risen by 3 percentage points since

2022. The data insights, collated by Vape Club,

highlight the need for equal smoking cessation

support for all in society.

Taking a look at the bigger picture, over the past

decade, there has been a notable decline in

smoking rates across various professional sectors.

Manual labour industries

have seen a significant

reduction, with smoking

prevalence dropping from

30% in 2014 to 20% in

2023, representing a 33%

decrease. However, by

comparison, employees

across all other industries

experienced a larger

decline of 37% during the

same period, with rates

falling from 12.5% to 7.9% on average.

Despite these overall improvements, the data shows

that those in manual labour professions continue

to have the highest smoking rates at 19.5%,

followed closely by the long-term unemployed at

15.3%. While smoking has decreased across the

board, the reduction in manual labour professions,

while substantial, continues to lag behind other

industries. The government has set a target of

reducing the number of smokers to 5% of adults

in England by 2030. To achieve this, encouraging

manual workers to use smoking cessation methods

will play a key role.

www.vapeclub.co.uk

HSE Chief Executive awarded

in the New Year’s Honour List

The Chief Executive of the Health and

Safety Executive (HSE) Sarah Albon

has been recognised in the New

Year’s honours list. Sarah has been

appointed a Companion of the

Order of Bath for her services to

the public sector. The honours are

given by the King and recognise

achievements of people from across

the United Kingdom.

Sarah Albon said, “It is a great privilege

to have been awarded a CB in the King’s New

Year’s Honours list. I’m proud to be a civil servant

working on behalf of the public, and proud of the

teams I lead. I have been very fortunate to work

with dedicated and talented colleagues throughout

my career and I see this award as testament to

their achievements as much as my own.”

Chair of the HSE Board, Sarah Newton, added,

“It’s a pleasure to work with Sarah Albon who over

the past five years at HSE has led the organisation

through significant challenges and

change.

“Since becoming Chief Executive

of HSE in 2019, Sarah has

provided outstanding leadership,

implementing major initiatives of

national significance, protecting

people and places. I’m pleased

to see this award rightly recognise

Sarah’s contribution, both here at HSE

and in her roles across the Civil Service,

and I am delighted to congratulate her on this

achievement.”

Sarah joined HSE in 2019 and led the

organisation’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Prior to HSE, Sarah was Chief Executive of the

Insolvency Service. Before that, she worked

for the Ministry of Justice and its predecessor

departments.

www.hse.gov.uk

Cygnus is redefining wireless fire

detection for large, complex and

occupied buildings. With MeshBeyond

technology, our systems self-form and

self-heal, ensuring stability that rivals

wired systems.

Ideal for listed buildings, high-rise

residential developments, schools and

care homes, Cygnus removes the need

for extensive cabling, translators or

expanders, helping installers reduce

installation time and minimise disruption

to residents and occupants.

Designed for flexibility and scalability,

the system delivers reliable wireless

protection even for the most complex

projects while simplifying installation.

Cygnus also supports interim fire

safety strategies, including waking

watch replacement measures, helping

responsible persons improve compliance

and site safety with confidence.

Overturning the limitations of standard

wireless solutions, Cygnus systems

deliver true wireless performance at a

scale never thought possible.

For more information about the Cygnus

wireless fire detection and alarm

systems, installer support and interim

measures guidance, visit:

www.cygnus-systems.com or contact:

sales@cygnus-systems.com

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Energy & Power

Watt a deal!

Octopus Energy, the UK’s most

popular energy supplier, has

partnered with North of Englandbased

housing association

Together Housing Group to bring

its trailblazing Tenant Power tariff

to 1,500 social homes.

The product unlocks genuine

savings for social housing tenants

– cutting energy bills for tenants

of Together Housing Group’s

housing by up to £200 a year

compared to a standard variable

tariff.

Tenant Power is specifically

designed for social housing and

is the UK’s first tariff to allow

both social housing tenants and

landlords to benefit from smart

green tech.

Homes fitted with solar panels

and a compatible battery system

can harness their own renewable

energy. Any excess solar energy

generated isn’t wasted but stored

in the battery and automatically

sold back to the grid when

demand is highest, helping to

balance the grid.

Tenant Power helps put money

back in tenants’ pockets, while

landlords get paid for any excess

energy sold to the grid, making it

more rewarding to invest in clean

tech upgrades for their properties.

This win-win removes one of the

main barriers to green investment

in social housing by giving

landlords a clear incentive, while

tenants see real savings on their

bills.

The first phase of the partnership

starts with existing properties

managed by Together Housing

Group and is expected to expand

further, including to new builds –

opening the door to affordable,

low carbon energy for even more

families across the UK.

The investment in these homes

is part funded by West Yorkshire

Combined Authority to help scale

up the rollout of renewable power

and help tackle fuel poverty.

More information on ‘Tenant

Power’ and how to sign up can

be found here: https://octopus.

energy/tenant-power

Celltech Battery Solutions

marks new era of growth

following April rebrand

Celltech Battery Solutions,

formerly known as Fairfield

Solutions, has entered an

exciting new chapter following

its successful rebrand this April.

The refreshed identity has

already opened doors to new

opportunities across the UPS,

datacenter and critical network

backup power sectors, areas

where demand for reliable,

high‐performance energy

solutions continues to grow.

While expanding into these

fast‐moving markets, the

company remains firmly

committed to the fire and

safety sector, which has been

its foundation for more than

23 years. Strengthening its

presence here is a key priority

for 2024 and beyond, ensuring

long‐standing partners

continue to benefit from

trusted expertise, responsive

support and proven battery

technologies.

With a busy year ahead,

Celltech Battery Solutions

looks forward to meeting

customers, partners and

industry professionals at

events across the UK. The

team is focused on building

new relationships, supporting

essential infrastructure, and

showcasing how its solutions

keep critical systems powered

when it matters most.

To learn more about the

company’s expanded

capabilities and upcoming

activity, visit: www.

celltechbatterysolutions.com

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Hillier wins Ideal

Home Garden Retailer

of the Year Award

Leading garden centre chain,

Hillier has sealed its place at

the forefront of the industry by

winning Ideal Home’s Garden

Retailer of the Year Award.

The company pipped other top

garden retailers to the post,

winning due to its brand built

around delivering industryleading

expertise and horticultural

knowledge, as well as exceptional

customer service, top-tier plants,

trees and garden accessories.

The awards, organised by the

iconic Ideal Home, recognise the

best in home and garden sectors.

Judged by industry experts and

editors, there are awards for

Kitchen, Bathroom, Living Room,

Bedroom &, new for 2024, Garden

– with Hillier leading the way.

Now with 22 garden centres, Hillier

grows over one million plants at

its peat-free Hampshire nursery, is

the largest grower of semi-mature

trees in the UK and Ireland, and

has an online shop appealing to

gardeners all across the country.

The garden retailer’s winning

entry focused on the company’s

flourishing story over the last

few years, its commitment to

sustainability and passionate

support and advocacy for the

industry. Hillier’s heritage in

the gardening world is well

documented, with the story

beginning 160 years ago – and

reaching new heights ever since.

To find out more about Hillier’s

award-winning service and

products, visit: www.hillier.co.uk

Landscaping, External Works & Drainage

Shou Sugi Ban ®

Our Shou Sugi Ban ® charred

timber cladding has elevated

the aesthetics of many awardwinning

buildings. Yakisugi,

a traditional preservation

technique, delivers a timeless

finish that perfectly complements

contemporary builds and heritage

renovations.

One architect’s

practice,

Hyperspace,

steered away

from installing

standard charred

timber planks.

Described by

the New Gen

European

Architecture

Platform as

one of the UK’s

most exciting,

emerging

studios,

Hyperspace

favours

innovative applications for our

charred timber. This includes

shingles and batons that create a

strong play of light and shadow.

With a strong focus on

minimising ecological impact

while maximising craftsmanship

and the human experience,

Shou Sugi Ban ® has been applied

to create unique sculptural

and tactile finishes on three

Hyperspace projects. We love

seeing this original use of our

charred timbers and were keen

to know more.

Fortunately,

Hyperspace

founder, Olli

Andrew, was

willing to

participate in

an Architects

Q&A with us. He

shared why he is

drawn to timber

as a construction

material and the

specific appeal of

Shou Sugi Ban ® .

Read his

insightful

responses

on our website:

https://exterior.supplies/

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If you have any questions about

Shou Sugi Ban ® or would like

to book an appointment to visit

our Buckinghamshire showroom,

please call 01494 711800.

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Security

Abloy UK provides

access control solution

Abloy UK has supplied CPA Group

with its PROTEC2 CLIQ solution

to streamline access control and

protect assets at its headquarters

in Shotts, Lanarkshire. Replacing

traditional mechanical keys with this

flexible, electronic access control

system ensured physical security

with enhanced key control, remote

management and auditability.

CPA Group is

a provider of

compressed air

and controlled air

solutions, operating

in a highly regulated

industry where both

physical security

and auditability

are essential. The

company required

a system that

would streamline

security processes

while maintaining

robust protection

for sensitive areas, particularly for

shipping containers and site safes

used to store equipment on sites.

Given the nature of the business,

which involves engineers frequently

visiting various sites, having a

system that ensured tight control

over who accessed certain areas and

when was critical.

Prior to working with Abloy UK,

CPA Group faced several key

security challenges, which included

the company’s over-reliance on

traditional mechanical keys, which

were difficult to manage and

control. Engineers would often

arrive on site without the correct

key, which slowed

down operational

efficiencies, plus

they offered no way

to track access.

Additionally, there

was a significant

need for secure

padlocks on steel

containers at

their customer’s

sites, as these

held equipment

needed to carry out

maintenance. CPA

Group needed a

solution that could protect its assets

while offering better control over

who had access to them.

For further information on products

and services available from Abloy

UK, visit: https://bit.ly/4lnfxrM

or email: info@abloy.co.uk or call

01902 364500.

Technology partnership

Greater security & transparency

in access control: Auerswald,

Germany’s leading specialist in

business communication, and

Bird Home Automation GmbH,

manufacturer of DoorBird

intercom systems, announce

their technology partnership. The

first joint project is the integration

of a DoorBird IP video door

station with a telephone device

from Auerswald’s COMfortel

D series via an Auerswald

COMtrexx PBX server. The

system is already in use with

initial customers, and further joint

solutions are planned.

“Like Auerswald, DoorBird

stands for the highest quality

and manufacturing made

in Germany,” says Christian

Auerswald, Managing Director

of Auerswald GmbH & Co.

KG. “We are confident that the

co-operation and the resulting

solutions will meet our joint

expectations.” Sascha Keller,

CEO of Bird Home Automation

GmbH, agrees, “The combination

of our door stations with

Auerswald’s communication

systems brings together both

worlds and offers added value

beyond enhanced IT security.”

By integrating a DoorBird

IP video door station with a

COMfortel D device, door calls

in businesses are now displayed

directly on the connected phone.

A live video feed allows users

to see and speak with visitors

on the COMfortel display. The

COMfortel device and the

DoorBird station can be installed

independently of each other,

as long as a VPN connection

is available. This means they

no longer need to be in the

same building. The system is

particularly suitable for industries

with high security standards,

offering full access control and

entry management.

www.doorbird.com

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Eliminate fire & security admin

In this issue of Building & Facilities

News, we are pleased to feature

Build Concierge as our Fire & Security

Software Company of the Month

Headquartered in Leeds, Build Concierge

has developed an AI-powered customer

engagement platform designed to help

building, fire and security, and facilities

management organisations streamline

customer communications, automate

repetitive processes and eliminate manual

data entry. All while delivering a more

responsive customer experience.

Engineered to support

organisations in highpressure

industries

where customer

service, quality

management, and

communication are key,

Build Concierge brings

together calls, emails,

SMS, WhatsApp, web

chat, bookings, and

other communication

channels into a single

intelligent inbox.

Through AI-powered automation, the

platform can respond to enquiries, capture

customer information, update CRM records,

schedule appointments, automate followups,

process payments and reduce the

administrative burden on operational

teams. The company also offers workflow

automation tools, reporting and analytics.

Designed to scale alongside its clients, the

platform supports businesses of all sizes,

from independent operators seeking to

streamline administrative tasks to large

Fire & Security Software Company of the Month

enterprise organisations looking to enhance

customer engagement and operational

performance.

Build Concierge isn’t generic customer

service software. The platform was built

to address the specific challenges faced

by service organisations managing high

volumes of customer interactions, running

field operations, and offering job-based

services. Its simple,

AI-powered customer

engagement platform

enables them to

operate more

efficiently, grow

without limits, and

gives service teams

more time back to

focus on delivering

exceptional results.

By combining

AI automation

with seamless integration into existing

systems, such as job management, ERP

and CRM software, Build Concierge helps

businesses improve response times, reduce

administration and deliver a more consistent

customer experience without disrupting

existing workflows. The company's ISO

9001 and ISO 27001 certifications further

demonstrate its commitment to quality,

security, and reliability.

For fire safety professionals, compliance,

traceability and rapid response are

fundamental to service delivery. Build

Concierge helps organisations manage

these demands by ensuring every enquiry,

service request and customer interaction

is captured, recorded and actioned in real

time. Operational efficiency and responsive

customer service are essential to maintaining

service levels across complex customers,

multiple sites, and high volumes of work

orders. Build Concierge can significantly

reduce administration time while improving

response rates, service consistency and

customer satisfaction.

Acting as a 24/7 digital front desk, the

platform automatically gathers key

information, including site details, job

requirements and urgency levels, before

converting requests into structured, readyto-action

jobs within seconds. By bringing

together calls, emails, messages and service

requests into a single platform, teams gain

complete visibility of every interaction and

job, eliminating the need to switch between

systems or manually update records.

For businesses responsible for fire alarms,

emergency lighting, extinguishers and other

compliance-critical services, Build Concierge

provides a clear audit trail, automated SLA

management and consistent communication

throughout the service lifecycle.

The result is a more efficient and compliant

operation, with reduced administrative

overheads, faster response times and

complete visibility across service delivery,

communications and compliance activities.

T 0333 011 1111

enquiries@buildconcierge.com

www.buildconcierge.com


Building & Construction

BAQUS Construction & Property Consultancy

BAQUS Construction and Property

Consultancy is a well-established practice

operating at the cutting edge of our profession

with experience in most sectors of the

Construction Industry. As a forward-thinking

business which strives for continued success,

we offer an award-winning customer focused

service always looking for continuous

improvement and delivering added value and

cost efficiency.

Our History: BAQUS was formed in 2007

amalgamating long-established traditional

surveying firms including Fletcher McNeill,

Boxall Sayer, Denley King and Nigel Rose. We

operate from six offices across the UK.

Our ‘One Stop’ Professional Services:

s Project Management, Employer’s Agent and

Contract Administration

s Quantity Surveying and Cost Management

s Building Surveying, Party Walls and

Dilapidations

s Expertise in Historic Buildings

s CDM Advice (Health and Safety)

s Access Audits and Consultancy

s Funding advice

s Sustainability and

Renewables

s Assistance with Dispute

Resolution and Expert

Witness

s Project Monitoring and

Independent Certifier

Our Ethos: At the heart of

our business is exceptional

personal service undertaken by

exceptional staff. Every commission, however

large or small is of equal importance to us.

We provide our Clients with personal contact

and dedicate a BAQUS director to all projects.

Every project is subject to regular review at

director level to ensure we are delivering our

promises, creating added value and continuous

improvement.

We are advocates of partnering, collaborative

working and best-value procurement. We

have wide-ranging experience of alternative

procurement strategies aimed at delivering to

our clients brief. Environmental considerations

are important to us, as is the promotion of

sustainable solutions. We employ Chartered

Environmentalists who have represented

our profession in the global promotion of

sustainability issues.

Our Clients & Work Sectors: We have a broad

Client base covering Private and Public Sector

organisations, many of whom have given us

repeat commissions over many years using

Framework Agreements and Term Contracts.

We have a strong track record of working in the

Leisure, Sports, Education, Arts, Commercial,

Healthcare, Heritage, Hospitality, Hotels,

Residential, Retail, and Transportation sectors.

Our People: Our greatest strength is our

people and we work hard to find, develop,

train, motivate and retain the finest calibre of

personnel at all levels who offer a professional

and enthusiastic service. The loyalty shown by

our people is exceptional and many have spent

their entire careers with us.

Accreditations: BAQUS Construction and

Property Consultancy is regulated by The Royal

Institution of Chartered Surveyors and holds

Quality Assurance, Environmental and Health

and Safety certifications to ISO: 9001, 14001

and 45001. We also hold numerous industry

specific accreditations for health and safety (eg.

CHAS) and technical competence.

T 020 7831 1283

www.baqus.co.uk

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Cleaning, Hygiene & Washrooms

Sustainable washroom innovation

shouldn’t compromise on performance

Velair’s best-in-class range supports facilities

managers with smarter, greener solutions across

hand drying, fragrance and urinal hygiene.

Established in 2012 and Planet Mark certified,

Velair Group is redefining what sustainable

performance looks like in commercial

washrooms, proving that better hygiene

and lower environmental impact are not a

compromise, but a combination of innovative

thinking.

At the heart of Velair’s innovation is its awardwinning

Plug & Play ® hand dryer range. The

Pebble Mini, Pebble+ and F4 Eco all mount onto

the world’s first multi-dryer Terra 4 Docking

Station ® , meaning units can be installed,

upgraded or replaced in seconds with no skilled

labour required.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha40U9hc8vE

Beyond the ease of installation, the energy and

cost savings are compelling. Each model runs

at a fraction of the cost of paper towels, with

annual energy costs as low as £15-£22 compared

to an estimated £375 in paper towel expenditure

per unit. Velair’s carbon and cost saving report

allows facilities managers to calculate their

exact savings when switching from paper

towels or less efficient dryers, a powerful tool

for ESG reporting and budget planning. The

Pebble+, rated BEST in class, goes further still,

incorporating H13 media filtration, UV-C light

disinfection and ION particle generation to

remove 99.9% of bacteria and viruses from the

localised air.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPNoGEFg4-s

Velair’s commitment to sustainability extends

to urinal hygiene. The V-Mat 30D and V-Mat

BIO urinal screens, both made from recyclable

EVA, deliver reliable odour control for 30 and

60 days respectively, with the BIO model’s

built-in enzyme block actively breaking down

bacteria rather than masking odours. For

facilities looking to make a more significant

environmental impact, the Eco Cap urinal insert

reduces automatic flushing from up to 96 times

per day down to just two, saving over 308,000

litres of water per urinal annually. Across 16

urinals, that’s the equivalent of an Olympic-sized

swimming pool saved every year.

Rounding out Velair’s offering are its fragrance

systems. The Oxy-Gen Powered ® range uses

patented fuel cell technology to release pure

fragrance oil continuously and consistently

for the entire cartridge life, with no aerosols,

no harmful propellants, low VOC and 100%

recyclable cartridges. For larger commercial

spaces, the Serenity Aroma Diffuser covers up

to 900m² and is app-controlled for effortless

scheduling and scent management, paired

with Serenity Lite to create a seamless scent

experience throughout your space.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9lZ0hFL4mg

With a Trustpilot-rated five-star support team,

robust warranties and a relentless focus on

innovation, Velair is the partner of choice for

facilities managers who refuse to choose

between performance and planet.

To learn more about each product, view Velair’s

full range brochure here: https://bit.ly/4nzNB5e

or visit: www.velair.co.uk –

to start a conversation, contact:

hygiene@velairgroup.com


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It provides a solid, watertight solution

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This range is well-suited for installations

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Together with our dedicated team of

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Adveco Ltd. and sister-company Adveco

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Heaters, have been suppliers of products

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projects for the past 50 years. Today, Adveco

Ltd. is the trusted specialist provider of

bespoke, low carbon hot water and heating

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Gold & Wassall Hinges is the leading name

in hinge manufacturing in the UK, and has

been manufacturing hinges of all types,

including continuous hinges, heavy duty

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