http://www.modbs.co.uk Modern Building Services en Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:30:04 GMT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:30:04 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss PFPS version 2.47 http://www.modbs.co.uk/images/rss.gif http://www.modbs.co.uk http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21010/Join_the_Industry_at_Net_Zero_Day_North.html The North's leading Net Zero Carbon Buildings ForumThe University of Manchester, University Place, 176 Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PLSeptember 17th 2026.  Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21010 http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21067/Water_treatment:_The_foundation_of_efficient_and_reliable_commercial_heating_systems.html As commercial and industrial heating systems become more sophisticated and building operators face increasing pressure to improve energy efficiency and reduce operational costs, Steve McConnell, Director at the Industrial and Commercial Energy Association (ICOM), explains why the critical area of water treatment should not be overlooked. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21067 http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21066/Not_just_a_New_York_problem.html Although New York’s continuing Legionnaires’ disease cases are thousands of miles away, Greg Rankin, CEO of Hydrosense, explains why they should serve as a critical warning for the UK – and why organisations must act now to tackle rising Legionella risks. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21066 http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21063/Maintenance_matters.html As HVAC systems become more complex and facilities teams are asked to do more with less, water treatment decisions must consider operational realities as well as technical performance. Glenn Simpson, UK Manager at Enwa Water Technology UK, explores why consideration of the maintenance burden should be part of the specification process. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21063 http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21062/Beyond_Smart.html Smart buildings are often presented as the answer to many of the built environment’s most pressing challenges. They promise lower energy use, better comfort, improved visibility, more responsive services and a clearer route towards Net Zero. Yet smart building performance does not always match the ambition set out at design stage.  Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21062 http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21061/The_hidden_value_in_insulation_specification.html The energy market disruption that began earlier this year has resulted in higher gas and electricity prices for many customers. Here, Thomas Merton, Technical Manager at Armacell, looks at what heating engineers can do to help their customers tackle some of these increases. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21061 http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21059/A_word_on_85_vertical_blind_spots.html Dave Cooper, CEO at LECS UK, explains why lifts deserve greater scrutiny in building appraisals and makes the case for closer collaboration with chartered surveyors to deliver increased client benefits. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21059