Sustainable Building

The global building management systems (BMS) market size is projected to surpass USD 6 billion (£4.9bn) by 2023, recent research from Global Market Insights suggests. With buildings becoming ever more complex. And Part L2, Building Regulations stating we monitor all services and reduce energy wastage. Is it any wonder that we rely upon building management systems more and more? To help you evaluate the large range of systems on the market Reece Thomas, Controls Project…

The NHS is facing additional challenges as it moves towards delivering a 24/7 service. With patient welfare at the top of everyone’s agenda, building for the future has never been as important as it is now. An increasing and ageing population, coupled with escalating costs, are putting a huge strain on healthcare budgets. Building Information Modelling (BIM), together with offsite construction techniques, affords quicker, informed decisions about building for the future. With many NHS trusts…

Largest non-residential Passivhaus building at University of Leicester is attracting praise for its approach to managing its environmental impact The University of Leicester’s landmark Centre for Medicine building has won the ProCon Leicestershire Awards Sustainable Development of the Year Award 2016. The award, which recognises the best new environmentally sustainable development in Leicestershire or Rutland, was announced this month at a ceremony at the King Power Stadium. The Centre for Medicine, built by contractor Willmott…