http://www.modbs.co.uk Modern Building Services en Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:26:03 GMT Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:26:03 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/21113/The_off-site_edge.html Mark Griffin, Growth and Development Director at OSM, an NG Bailey company, discusses how off-site engineering is transforming the delivery of works on live operational sites, improving efficiency, safety and programme certainty. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21113 http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21098/Investing_in_the_future_of_commercial_heating.html Steve McConnell, Director at the ICOM, explains why it’s important for the organisation to work closely with manufacturers, suppliers and heating professionals across the commercial and industrial heating sector, and why investing in people is essential if the industry is to maintain standards, improve performance and meet future demand. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21098 http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21094/A_word_on_85_doing_more_with_less_and_staying_compliant.html Dave Carr, Managing Director at Propeller, explains how cloud based software and AI are helping M&E contractors to work more efficiently, scale faster and keep pace with complex regulatory demands. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21094 http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21095/Why_fire_dampers__really__matter.html A close examination of the crucial role played by fire and smoke control dampers in protecting people and property captures the much wider shift in culture needed to address the whole issue of building safety failings, according to BESA’s Technical Director, Kevin Morrissey. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21095 http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21099/Invest_smarter,_decarbonise_faster.html When judged on upfront cost alone, low carbon systems can appear more expensive. But when assessed on whole-life performance, energy, maintenance, resilience and asset value, they often reduce the total cost of ownership. Here, Laurie McKelvie, Technical Delivery Lead at IES, challenges the myth that Net Zero building services are financially harmful. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21099 http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21115/Improving_air_quality_in_problem_spaces.html Ian Thomas, Product Manager at TROX UK, discusses whether decentralised ventilation can deliver without the need for an air handling unit. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21115 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