Modern Building Services

MODERN BUILDING SERVICES JUNE 2022 3 EDITOR’S COMMENT W ell it’s certainly true what they say that time does fly when you are having fun and here we are with the first issue of MBS I have had the pleasure of editing. hat an amazingmonth, working with the teamat Warners Group Publications, and the highlight was learning about and being introduced to somany inspiring and influential individuals in the building services world. I am looking forward to continuing to work with these individuals and themany I amyet to meet. Although I paint a positive picture like somany of us that are fulfilled at work the news remains dominated by challenges at home and overseas from the atrocities in Ukraine, and the COVID-19 pandemic to the continued increase in the cost of materials, living especially energy where businesses and families alike are all feeling the pinch. Certainly, trying to reduce the impact of the increased cost of energy features inside this issue where Andy Green, Baxi’s Technical Director on page 18 discusses the vital role of commissioning in driving down emissions and mitigating soaring energy costs. Updates to the Approved Document L of the Building Regulations, which sets the standards for the energy performance and carbon emissions of new and existing buildings, were published in December. Turn to page 12 to read in the Conditioning, Cooling and Ventilation feature what JimNorris, National Head of Sales at VES says following the difficult number of years, the NHS has faced in the UK, now more than ever, everybody has been made acutely aware of the need for adequate ventilation, good indoor air quality, and a safe environment to care for those who have been hospitalised. The Importance of Summer Servicing of Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs) - Water system maintenance is extremely important, with it acting as a preventive measure for greater health and safety issues within the system. Most water systems require annual servicing, recommissioning, and flushing so, it is important for facilities teams to adequately allocate time for this. Turn to page 23 to see how Ed Morris, Technical Manager at Altecnic, discusses why summer servicing of TMVs should be a priority for facilities teams to keep staff and children safe. A special mention must go to Catherine Fyfe who has been shortlisted in EuropeanWomen in Construction and Engineering Awards (Europe) - Best Woman Health & Safety category. Read more about this amazing achievement on page 6. Out & About June is going to be an amazing month for MBS, we have our ever-popular National ACR & Heat Pump Awards at the Queens Hotel, Leeds on the 9th of June to celebrate excellence across the HVAC industry. To view the coveted shortlist please visit pages 28 & 29 of the May 2022 issue of MBS. Don’t forget if you are attending the Installers Live show at the NEC 21st – 23rd of June please come and visit us at our stand. As with every issue of MBS, I would be very keen to hear your thoughts and welcome all feedback. Please get in touch by emailing david.crowson@ warnersgroup.co.uk Managing Editor: Juliet Loiselle MInstR * J ulietl@warnersgroup.co.uk ✆ 01778 391067 Editor: David Crowson * David.crowson @warnersgroup.co.uk ✆ 01778 392401 Advertising: Robyn Teague – Sales Manager * Robyn.teague@warnersgroup.co.uk ✆ 01778 395029 Production: Sue Ward * production@warnersgroup.co.uk ✆ 01778 392405 Circulation & Subscriptions: DavidWade * dwade@portico.uk.com ✆ 01438 759000 M BS MODERN BUILDING SERVICES Subs c ription rate for readers not meeting our terms of control. £40 per year UK £50 per year overseas £70 per year overseas, airmail £5 single issue UK David Crowson WELCOME TO THE JUNE ISSUE OF MODERN BUILDING SERVICES 2022 9th JUNE SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED! The Queens Hotel , City Square, LEEDS LS1 1PJ Sponsored supported by ior-logo-2017 vector file for printing v2.pdf 1 08/02/2018 12:32 M BS MODERNBUILDING SERVICES Banner for MBS.indd 1 04/05/2022 12:19