The Fire and CO Alarm Control Switch makes the process easy with a convenient Test/Hush button that eliminates the need for physical access to the alarms. This is particularly valuable for elderly or disabled individuals and in properties with high ceilings. It also enhances safety and compliance where alarms are installed in non-occupied areas, such as lofts with photovoltaic (solar) equipment. The solution aligns with BS 5839-6:2019, the British Standard for domestic fire detection systems, which highlights the importance of providing remote testing capability for ..

04-02-2026

The UK’s commitment to achieving Net-Zero carbon emissions by 2050 is driving a fundamental shift in building regulations. UK climate policy (Future Buildings Standard/Part L) can be linked directly to public sector procurement strategy PPN 002 (Procurement Policy Note 002: Taking account of social value in the award of central government contracts). The direction of UK commercial building policy is clear: a mandatory, comprehensive transition to Net Zero-ready operation, driven by both regulatory compliance and commercial necessity. The Future Homes and Buildings Standard (FHBS) dictates ..

04-02-2026

Commenting for Janitza, UK Country Manager Tim Andrews says: “This recognition demonstrates Janitza’s commitment to delivering high-quality, industry-relevant training that supports the ongoing professional development of engineers, consultants, and technical specialists across the UK and beyond.” The accredited CPD session delivers comprehensive insights and empowers understanding of the latest all-in-one metering solutions, focusing on transparency, energy management, predictive maintenance, and the integration of power quality and residual current monitoring technologies. ..

04-02-2026

It was back in 2012 in its Living Planet Report when the World Wildlife Fund asserted that, if the Western developed nations continued with their pattern of consumption, we would need three planet’s worth of resources by 2050. During the years since then, consumerism and population have expanded across regions like Africa and parts of Asia, with supposedly sustainable activities such as sourcing the minerals required for electrical vehicles steadily scarring once pristine landscapes. Meanwhile, the extra 1.1 billion people added to the population over ..

04-02-2026

The fact sheet forms part of the CHSA’s Roadmap to Sustainability. This is the Association’s long-term initiative designed to provide members and the wider industry with practical guidance on sustainability. Environmental claims, used to differentiate one product or service from another, are common and often based on ill-informed assumptions or misconceptions. The Fact Sheet highlights key points when assessing such sustainability claims. They include the importance of evidence, that there are no universal ‘good’ or ‘bad’ materials, many green claims are legally or technically meaningless ..

04-02-2026