Modern Building Services

CONTENTS Inside the FEBRUARY2023 issue Follow us on Twitter@MBS_magazine See www.modbs.co.uk for our digital issues and to search all of our news, features and product updates. Industry News 6 • RPS launches new podcast exploring how to deliver Net Zero Carbon in the built environment • Response to Department for Education’s ‘sticking plaster’ energy efficiency funding • CPW relocates to progressive new Nottingham office • SKILLcard backs CIC health and safety route for professionals • ‘Bittersweet’ honour for air quality champion • UK’s first zero carbon mixed use scheme banks on FHP’s building services expertise • Bowmer + Kirkland and NBS join forces to improve the design management process Vertical Focus – making installations effective & efficient 10 Safe, efficient hot water in healthcare 12 The sophistication digital technology brings to project design 14 Decarbonizing hospitals is a challenge, but solutions and support are at hand Heating – technologies & techniques 16 Joined-up thinking – the key to success 18 Designing to meet high demands for hot water 20 Typical use of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) applications in commercial buildings 22 It’s time for UK businesses to [heat] pump it up Installer’s View – healthcare, data centres & education 26 A guide to maximising the performance of ventilation systems What’s New 30 The guide to new products and up to date business news 6 18 12 26 Next issue Conditioning, cooling and ventilation;Working Buildings –maintenance, operation& refurbishment; Piped services, pumps &water MODERN BUILDING SERVICES FEBRUARY 2023 5