http://www.modbs.co.uk Modern Building Services en Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:38:19 GMT Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:38:19 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/21145/The_road_to_Net_Zero:_Lessons_from_the_North_West.html The topic of Net Zero has continued to hit the headlines and parliamentary floor, but how does it affect those actually trying to achieve it? Dan Raywood was in Manchester at MBS’s first in-person event to learn more. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21145 http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21132/Decarbonisation:_A_carefully_planned_journey.html Chris Caton, Product Director – Commercial at Ideal Commercial Heating, discusses some considerations to take into account when choosing a low carbon hybrid heating system. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21132 http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21153/White_paper_-_5_ways_to_eliminate_repetitive_mechanical_design.html For mechanical engineers faced with tighter project timelines, complex building systems and a constant squeeze on profit margins, working smarter is essential – with automation being a key part of this. Here, Brad Freeman, MEP Solutions Specialist at Trimble explores how digital tools can automate repetitive mechanical design tasks, improving productivity and eliminating errors.  Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21153 http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21131/Design_it_right,_heat_it_right.html Dave Hudson, Managing Director of GTEC Training, explains why heat pump efficiency starts on the drawing board. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21131 http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21130/Better_care_with_fresher_air.html Matt Maleki, Business Development Manager and IAQ Specialist at Carrier, explains how urgent NHS ventilation upgrades also present an opportunity for long-term air quality improvement. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21130 http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21129/Cutting_carbon_without_cutting_care.html As NHS Trusts work to decarbonise ageing estates while maintaining critical services, modular off-site fabricated plant rooms are becoming an increasingly valuable option. Tony Falconar, National Sales Manager at Baxi Packaged Solutions, explains how packaged energy solutions can help building services teams reduce disruption, improve quality and plan for future low carbon heat. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21129 http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21127/A_word_on_85_embedded_compliance_knowledge.html Sean Hunter, Head of Marketing at BSRIA, explains how the organisation is connecting building services professionals directly with its testing, instrumentation and applied engineering capability, in formats that reflect how the industry actually works today. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21127