http://www.modbs.co.uk Modern Building Services en Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:38:54 GMT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:38:54 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/21016/Revolutionising_retail:_The_power_of_real-time_energy_visibility.html As the retail landscape evolves, supermarkets are leading the charge towards smarter, more sustainable energy use. Real-time energy management systems, especially when integrated with solar PV solutions, are changing the game, helping retailers cut costs and reduce carbon emissions in tandem. In this feature, Hark Systems CEO Jordan Appleson discusses the benefits, challenges and transformative potential of real-time energy management in the supermarket sector. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21016 http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21015/It_92s_crucial_that_we_call_out_safety_failings.html We are seeing significant progress towards wider adoption of the building safety agenda but if we are to fully transform the sector, clients will need to take a more active role, according to BESA’s Director of Specialist Knowledge, Rachel Davidson. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21015 http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21014/Managing_fire_damper_maintenance:_a_risk_based_approach.html Maintenance of fire dampers in ventilation systems has been in the news following an awareness campaign about the risks of incorrectly installed units. Building owners and managers can be left in no doubt of the need to inspect and test dampers and rectify installation faults – but it may not be straightforward to do so. In this article, Andrew Steel, Managing Director at Airmec, describes a risk based, pragmatic approach. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21014 http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21032/Take_five.html Alpesh Trivedi, Director at Magnetic, outlines five steps to optimising heating water in closed-loop systems – without chemical dosing. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21032 http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21033/Window_of_opportunity.html Chris Newman, Zero Carbon Design Manager at Mitsubishi Electric, explains why decarbonising commercial buildings is the missing piece in the UK’s Net Zero puzzle. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21033 http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21035/Heat_pumps:_The_right_solution,_in_the_wrong_place.html Offering a more energy efficient alternative to gas boilers, heat pumps are rapidly becoming popular with developers, specifiers and architects keen to achieve the government’s Net Zero targets. However, there is some confusion in regards to the most suitable heat pumps and how and where they should be installed. Dean Loizou, Design Director at Whitecode Consulting, highlights the importance of correct specification, detailing common mistakes that lead to costly reworks in the future. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.modbs.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21035