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Importantly, and in difference to many other updates to the Building Regulations, Part O will be applied retrospectively. Regardless of when a planning application was submitted or approved, if projects have not actually started construction before 15th June 2023 they will be required to comply with Part O. This 12-month transition period allows for designers and developers to make changes to planned projects to ensure they comply.

Smartlouvre have been gathering feedback from those affected including house builders and housing associations. They have written a white paper with input from designers, building physicists, simulation experts and members of CIBSE. It provides unbiased advice, whilst giving thought provoking comment as to how those in the construction sector can design in consideration of user comfort and health as a primary consideration.

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This paper helps guide electrical design engineers on the most relevant, up-to-date standards and technology to help specify and design future-ready electrical systems that deliver optimal energy efficiency throughout the entire building life cycle. Get yours today!

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Digital transformation will also include artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies. These advanced technologies are being developed to help commercial and industrial buildings predict unplanned behaviours related not only to energy consumption, but also power quality and asset reliability, leading to even greater energy efficiency. The most advanced applications will include industry-specific solutions, which will offer the possibility of adopting future technology

Energy efficiency is becoming more of a strategic asset every day – an important competitive differentiator and a strong added value to boost growth and profitability. To learn more about ABB and its comprehensive portfolio of energy management solutions, visit our website.

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For this reason, our paper Designing for Facility Management 2.0 proposes that the processes and organization of today’s design-build industry must change. It draws from the contributions of leading global experts representing design consultants, contractors, integrators, technology providers, construction inspectors, and insurance companies. This work reveals the current barriers in the traditional design-build process and proposes a new, proven paradigm that details how to enable the digital infrastructures needed to support the FM outcomes defined by Arup.

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For over twenty years, REHAU has been involved in more than four hundred projects around the world delivering over two million square meters of TABS. But the technology is still relatively new to the UK market, with only a handful of landmark projects found across the country. Given the pressure deliver buildings fit for future needs, now seems an opportune time to expand and standardise use of TABS in all suitable domestic construction projects.

This whitepaper begins to explore the technology, how it works, why its necessary and most importantly, what can be gained for the M&E sector.

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While this approach can work, it leaves little time and flexibility to plan the most effective and efficient fixings for a project. Consequently, it can lead to time pressures, increased costs and increased risks when it comes to product selection and installation of M&E services.

Walraven has written a guide to optimising your building services installation to reduce cost, risk and time on site. This gives insight into some ways that you can work smarter when designing your M&E fixing requirements to ensure projects are delivered effectively, efficiently and on time.

Walraven has been manufacturing M&E fixings for more than 75 years. Our product designers and technical support teams provide innovative solutions and can work with you at any stage of your project to deliver your M&E fixing requirements.

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The document also includes a case study of a German educational establishment, where its 40-year-old sanitary facilities were replaced with new drinking water pipework. Incorporating the merits of innovative systems, such as press connection technology, it demonstrates how the integrity of a building’s drinking water system is secured with a considered design approach.

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