Building & Facilities Management May 2021 Issue

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ENERGY MANAGEMENT | FIRE & HAZARD | RECYCLING

Understanding how to better manage your energy supply

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Can video tech ensure safety when staff return to the office?

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A new brand for a disruptive outdoor estates services company: GRITIT Group Rebrands as OUTCO GRITIT Group has today announced it is relaunching under a new brand as OUTCO - a name that reflects the company’s evolution into the UK’s leading outdoor estate compliance experts with a new and unique service offering.

Following the recent acquisition of surfacing and engineering business NMC Group Ltd, the OUTCO brand reflects the company’s unparalleled breadth of expertise, which includes a full range of technology-enabled infrastructure, winter and grounds compliance services.

An industry first, OUTCO’s unique combined service offering provides a new way for customers to manage outdoor assets by bringing together multiple outdoor services to ensure enhanced outdoor estate safety, compliance and commercial efficiency.

Recently appointed OUTCO CEO, Andy Barry, said: “The effective management of a company’s outdoor estate can be complex and timeconsuming for a business.

What we now bring to our clients is a new way of working. A full range of outdoor estate management services procured under a single contract. Having one company managing your entire outdoor estate simplifies the whole process and saves time, effort and ultimately, costs.

Beyond this, the synergies between services drives real value. Our clients will benefit from a more joined up and proactive approach to risk management and compliance, powered by our innovative leading-edge technology. This ensures greater transparency of both opportunities and risks across sites, more 4

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accountability and better service; ultimately a better and safer experience for our clients, customers and staff.”

Born out of a proven heritage in winter gritting and grounds maintenance, OUTCO will continue to base its delivery platform on smart technology. By offering compliance and visibility, OUTCO will offer assurance to its impressive client-base that their outdoor estates are safe, compliant and accessible all year round. OUTCO’s patented technology provides real time visibility on service delivery, offering data driven assurance that issues are being resolved, with critical detailed evidence to demonstrate compliance, whilst at the

same time, generating internal operational efficiency gains.

Under the new brand, OUTCO will continue to manage more than 7500 sites, for some of the UKs biggest organisations, including Tesco, BP and the NHS. Mark Rogerson, Chair of OUTCO said: “The launch of OUTCO reflects the spectacular transformation of the Group, which under Total Capital Partner’s ownership has gone from strength to strength and is now a significant force within the FM sector. Generating over £55m of revenues, OUTCO is a very credible and efficient business and is proving to be an effective growth and market consolidation platform. Our industry-leading operational performance, driven by our in-house technology solutions has created something very special for our fastgrowing customer base.”

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ABM invests in mental health first aid programme for team members Leading provider of integrated facilities solutions, ABM, has introduced a mental health first aid training programme across its aviation and business and industry divisions. The investment is one of the first of its kind in the industry and has been created in partnership with TalkOut, a market-leading change and development platform.

The training programme will equip team members, such as security officers, train station cleaning teams and those working in airports and shopping centres, with the right skills when faced with difficult situations while working.

The training rollout began in March and due to the overwhelmingly positive response from those involved, ABM has invested further. With the support of its clients, ABM will invest in training more team members across its clients sites and across all job roles.

This means that by the summer, 75 team members across the ABM UK business will be trained in mental health first aid.

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Director at ABM UK, says: “Our teams are working amongst the public every day and we recognise the positive role that they can play in identifying those who are struggling with poor mental health and dealing with critical situations. As we emerge from an extremely challenging time, this has never been more important.

“It is our duty to support our teams and equip them with the right skills and knowledge to manage these situations. It’s also vital that we help and support them to process those difficult experiences afterwards.”

The mental health first aid training is provided by TalkOut over a series of sessions and focuses on developing the skills needed to help

in a moment of crisis. On completion of the course, all individuals will be qualified as mental health first aiders.

Antony Marke, Managing Director at ABM Aviation, says: “Similar to colleague teams from Business and Industry, the Aviation sector has seen significant challenges over the past thirteen months. Many of our team have been on extended periods of furlough and, as a result, they may find returning to the workplace gives them varying levels of anxiety. Having access to ‘in-house’ subject matter experts in their places of work, will ensure they feel fully supported and build their confidence in the early days’.

Leanne Stant, Head of Mental Health at TalkOut, says: “Mental health problems can present lots of difficult moments of crisis. Suicide and selfharm are big problems and should be treated carefully and compassionately.

It’s so important that we equip those people on the ground being faced with someone in a moment of crisis with the right skills to manage the situation.

“ABM is leading by example here. Its commitment to supporting good mental health and wellbeing within the facilities management and aviation industry is commendable.”

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UVC can light the way to a clean and safe return to work Leading UK lighting and electrical contractor, Powercor (www.powercor. co.uk), says technology which has been used for decades to protect hospitals and public buildings from viruses can be the answer to staff and visitors staying safe in the office, gym or other workplace as restrictions are lifted.

With 17 May viewed as the date when hospitality venues re-open their doors for the use of internal spaces and with gyms and leisure centres set to continue to welcome visitors, many firms will look to invite staff back to the office.

However, fears remain over an end to remote working and the potential spread of COVID. But the solution is at hand says Powercor with the use of UV-C lighting systems providing a cost effective and proven solution to kill COVID on both surfaces and in the air and keep internal spaces safe.

Some of the country’s leading business and sports teams have already recognised the benefits of UV-C systems with Powercor having recently equipped parts of The Stoop, home to Gallagher Premiership rugby union side Harlequins, with UV-C lighting systems and are working with international transport firm Abellio to fit UV-C protection in three of the firm’s London Transport bus depots.

The return to work after a year of remote operation remains fraught with concern for millions of staff, with employees citing concerns over how clean their workplaces will be as the number one issue.

In April a study of 1,000 employees, currently working from home, carried out via OnePoll for cleaning firm ICE Cleaning, found two thirds still feel uncomfortable 8

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Worries included lack of personal space, not enough communal cleaning and colleagues not using hand sanitizer or soap.

Powercor Managing Director Richard Grace explained: “The disinfection of offices via the use of detergents and rigorous clearing will undoubtedly be a popular response, but the nature of a virus is that it can exist in the air along with being found on doors, windows and worktops. It can make physical cleaning a challenge, but the answer can be as simple as switching on a light.

“For over four decades hospitals and government buildings have used UltraViolet (UV) light to safely and effectively to neutralise viruses and bacteria.

“While we all know that UV-A and UV-B rays are contained in sunlight a third UV light is also emitted and one that can make a major difference to the fight against germs.

“In sunlight UV-C rays are filtered by the earth’s atmosphere, but they have been proven to be an effective weapon against viruses and bacteria.”

UV-C lighting products use ultraviolet light to inactivate microorganisms like viruses and bacteria, making them harmless to humans. UV-C disrupts the DNA or RNA that enables those viruses and bacteria to multiply.

Like UV-A and UV-B rays, human and animal exposure to UV-C can be damaging.

In the case of UV-C direct exposure for humans can cause damage to the eyes and

skin in a matter of minutes.

However, the systems are designed with safety with wall mounted systems and air filters designed to be operated while the areas are occupied.

As a Philips Certified Value Added Partner, Powercor, provides a growing number of customers with the full range of UV-C lighting solutions created by Signify, part of the Philips group.

Grace added: “The benefits delivered with the use of UV-C system are significant and have the ability to provide a clean and safe space be it in the office, a gym, swimming pool, retail outlet, pub or restaurant.”

“UVC can make a real difference to the ability to reopen knowing that your staff, customers and visitors are protected,” added Grace.

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Cori-Seal® Systems highlights the hidden fire safety dangers within schools and commercial buildings Cori-Seal® is an innovative new solution for missing smoke stoppers within existing schools and buildings that have trapezoidal perforated decks or beams within its structure.

Due to recent growing concern regarding fire safety within the built environment, CoriSeal® Systems Ltd have developed Cori-Seal® to help protect existing buildings.

It has been quoted that out of a 1000 schools inspected by Zurich Municipals, 2/3 or 66% of these schools where rated as ‘poor’ for fixed fire products such as sprinklers. In recent times Firefighters have been called out to 2000 school fires in the last three years, which is a staggering 40 per month*.

Both go to prove that fire safety within existing schools is critical and needs to be urgently reviewed and re-addressed.

One reason that Cori-Seal® was developed is due to parent company Thameside Fire Stopping Ltd discovering that many buildings do not have smoke stoppers fitted into their decking (see image 1). With smoke stoppers not being fitted into the roof it will affect the means of escape and allow smoke to travel into emergency escape routes. Smoke

stoppers cannot be retro fitted without major upheaval and costs, so there is no alternative for a complete seal to combat this hidden danger.

Cori-Seal® is the perfect answer, it is easy to apply in most cases and is simple to use. It works by applying a patented material over the trapezoidal perforated decks to block smoke travelling into the escape routes (see image 2). The patented solution is fire tested and has been proven to work at 600°C for 30 minutes.

With many schools and commercial buildings lacking compliance products to aid means of escape during a fire, it can be seen that CoriSeal® is the ideal solution.

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ROCKWOOL® unveils Interactive City for easier specification and product visualisation The virtual 3D cityscape aims to inspire design, save time and lead to faster decision making ROCKWOOL has further enhanced its range of resources for specifiers, contractors and building owners with the launch of the ROCKWOOL Interactive City, a 3D environment that makes visualising, specifying and learning about its non-combustible stone wool insulation easier.

Intuitively designed using cutting-edge augmented reality, the ROCKWOOL Interactive City allows users to explore its solutions across the whole of the built environment from housing and offices, to transport hubs and education in a single simulated space.

Through features like zoom, 360º views and panable application build-ups, the city provides a virtual ‘handson’ experience when it’s not possible to touch, see or hear products in practice. Featuring a wide variety of applications, the tool can also be used to explore the versatility of ROCKWOOL’s solutions, understanding where its non-combustible products can enhance thermal, acoustic or fire performance in places users might not expect.

As well as saving specifiers’ time and aiding building design, these capabilities lead to smoother, faster decision making and a more collaborative process for project stakeholders.

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of the built environment is covered, you can quickly and easily find out how to achieve any desired outcome with our stone wool insulation, whether that’s improved patient experience, increased student attainment, or a safer, warmer and quieter home.

“It’s also been created for complete flexibility. You can either browse the city or jump straight to the area or building you need, delving into substrate build-ups and system designs.”

The ROCKWOOL Interactive City has also been developed to

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Can video tech ensure safety when staff return to the office?

Nigel Dunn, Managing Director, Jabra EMEA North Teams are collaborating more. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have seen video collaboration become the norm. While it certainly has its challenges, people now expect professional video conferencing solutions to make global collaboration as easy and seamless as possible. Video is here to stay. With a large number of staff set to return to the office in the coming weeks and months, having the right technology in place to deliver exceptional user experience for video conferencing has never been more important.

When it comes to AV solutions for the traditional office meeting room, facilities managers are often forced to choose between outstanding audio and high-definition video.

Of course, there is also a new consideration. The solutions chosen should help employees follow safety protocols laid out by the new policies that will be introduced when staff return. Ensuring people social distance, don’t overcrowd meeting rooms, and use spaces responsibly will be hard to guarantee. What many facilities managers are crying out for is technology that addresses all these challenges; something which offers a plug and play solution, delivering the most immersive and engaging video experience available on the market today that also helps manage staff safety.

Insight driven behaviour Of course, safety has always been a concern of responsible facilities managers, but never has it been in the spotlight more than now. Implementing the right technology might just be the most efficient way to help facilities managers keep the office safe.

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solutions like Jabra’s PanaCast 50 delivers an independent always-180° data stream which provides anonymous people count meta-data as realtime numerical information.

The PanaCast 50’s unique 180° field-of-view achieves 100% coverage of a meeting room and provides the best opportunity to count everybody within that room in real time. This information is anonymous as the device simply counts people; it doesn’t “recognise them”, ensuring privacy of your staff.

A feature like this enables the system to compare its head-count with a defined room capacity limit number to determine if the room is over such capacity. If the number of people exceeds this limit, the technology will provide visual and audio cues to the individuals present, enabling them to make good decisions

for their safety and wellbeing.

This means that anyone present in the room gets instant, real-time notifications when local and office guidelines are exceeded. By using this feature you can even get anonymous room occupancy data via email alerts to ensure local safety guidelines are being followed.

This is clearly a major win for facilities managers as they can rest assured that they do not have to constantly “police” meeting room capacity across the entire building.

Additionally, through the network interface, longer-term analytics data is available for IT administrators and office managers, enabling them to make data-driven decisions about how they’re utilising their meeting spaces. In our new world, facilities managers must have an overview of how many rooms are being used, even when there is no active

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meeting, to help them inform decisions on office space and staff safety going forward.

Improving the office experience Clearly, the role and challenges of facilities managers have changed since the start of the pandemic. As discussed, ensuring the safety of staff is now a key concern for facilities managers across the country ahead of the return of workers. But, some of the challenges remain the same, such as optimising the use of all office space, improving the office experience for workers and selecting, and maintaining the best technology possible for staff. People have managed at home. To get people wanting to return to the office, a strong case must be made. Technology is one such example where staff may get a better experience when in the office.

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minds. One of the big issues people have found with video conferencing at home is that the sound and video quality is often very poor. Even before the work from home revolution, poor audio and video in conference rooms affected the quality and productivity of meetings. Staff need a solution that combines the best of all worlds, with industry-leading professional audio and innovative 180° video, to solve all of their meeting communication issues. By implementing a solution that is superior to working from home, the office and covid-safe meeting rooms will become the location of choice for video conferencing.

Additionally, technology should make facilities managers’ lives better. It is easy to assume that cutting edge tech might not be user friendly and will lead to multiple maintenance and IT issues. Cast your mind back to 2019… How much time did you spend on issues with

meeting room hardware? Newnormal-ready intelligent video bar solutions should be plug and play and once installed, it must be even easier to maintain.

Innovation in 2021 The new normal requires new technology. In a world where we’re more physically separated than ever, facilities managers play a huge role in helping businesses achieve great audio and great video for meetings in the office. But, perhaps more importantly, facilities managers need to find smart ways of making offices and collaboration spaces safer for everyone who uses them. By deploying new normal ready tech in covid-safe offices, facilities managers will help people safely collaborate both in person and remotely, sooner rather than later.

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Is using recycled plastic in construction the answer to saving the earth?

The sad truth about plastic waste is that, for far too long now, it is still largely burnt, landfilled, or scattered into our landscapes and oceans.

However, HAHN Plastics have been battling this waste for over 25 years now, through the development of high-quality recycled plastic products created with our own unique raw material - hanit®. hanit® is made from 100% recycled plastics that last a lifetime! It is estimated that in western industrialised countries, every person generates around 37 kilos of plastic waste each year. Last year alone, HAHN Plastics produced around 55 million kilos of recycled plastic products from plastic waste that is collected from bins. That’s the same as six Eiffel Towers!

Across 8 locations in Europe and North merica, we offer a range of over 2,000 hanit® products that are durable, eco-

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friendly, simple to process and extremely economical. hanit® Foundation Pads are a great example of this. hanit® Foundation Pads can take heavy loads, survive onsite drops and scrapes, and can be easily stored anywhere.

Produced for secure and easy stacking, they can be used as single pads or securely stacked and reinforced with rods.

They’re virtually unbreakable and available to hire or purchase.

Made of our super strong hanit®, our Foundation Pads are 100% recycled plastic, re-useable, weatherproof, and perhaps most importantly, are entirely recyclable. They’re ideal for supporting or levelling shipping containers, temporary offices, mobile homes and other structures.

Lighter than concrete and more durable than wood – choosing hanit® is a no brainer!

Why hanit®?

For us, recycling is a serious business and a labour of love.

Our environmentally friendly processes make attractive and practical things out of waste plastic packaging. We turn bottle tops into a park bench that will last for decades.

Our commitment to the environment is matched by our 400 staff – all dedicated recyclers. Because where waste cannot be avoided, recycling is the solution. So always choose products out of recycled materials wherever possible, and always separate your rubbish carefully.

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What happens to your recycling after it’s collected?

With the UK currently recycling just 45.5% of its waste, there is a nationwide push to increase recycling.

But, do you know what actually happens to your recyclables after they’re collected? We took a look inside industry expert Bywaters’ Material Recovery Facility (MRF), to find out how your waste is recycled.

The Process Operating within a vast space in East London, Bywaters 24/7 operations are a hub of activity.

A constant flow of material from all over the UK is tipped in the impressive facility, which makes up London’s largest undercover MRF. Capable of processing up to 650,000 tonnes of material a year, recovering over 95% to be recycled.

Once your waste is tipped, it is greeted by Bywaters friendly staff for inspection.

Contaminated waste and nonrecyclable waste is separated from the recyclable material and siloed to produce energy from waste. To reduce emissions, the waste is transported to the incinerator via barge.

After the inspection is complete, your waste is

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collected by ‘the grab’. An automatic material picking machine that scoops bulk material and deposits it into two large rotating bag splitters, to remove any excess packaging.

Before your waste goes through a wild journey of spinning discs, speeding conveyor belts, infrared lasers and whirling magnets. Bywaters employees remove nonrecyclable waste at the presort cabin, as well as any other residue that could obstruct

the efficient processing of the dry recyclables.

Bywaters state-of-the-art equipment works in harmony, taking mixed recyclables like metals, plastics and glass and sorting them to be turned into new products like cans, bottles and notepads.

Flying out of the cabin, the mixed recyclables speed on to a series of large screens designed to separate waste based on shape. First, an OOC (old corrugated cardboard)

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A second screen is aligned at a steep 45-degree angle, the gyrating screws help separate 3D and 2D items. 2D items gain traction, climbing up the polishing screen to a final sorting cabin where the paper is sorted based on quality whilst 3D items tumble down the screen in a spinning whirl of colour, leaving just plastics and metals to be separated.

Trundling along the conveyor belt, the 3D materials, mainly consisting of plastic and metal drinks containers, travel toward the high-tech “triple-level nearinfrared optical sorting system”.

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material’s chemical makeup, plastics are shot with a jet of air throwing them into the required silo, ensuring HDPE, PET and any other plastics are kept seperate. An overband magnet attracts ferrous metals whilst an eddy current simultaneously repels non-ferrous metals like aluminium, sorting the materials ready to be baled.

The siloed materials are compressed and baled into blocks that can weigh up to 700kg. The baled material, which can be up to 99% pure, is sent to repressors, where it is cleaned and processed into brand new products that can be sold and reused, starting the process again.

A more sustainable solution Bywaters’ MRF uses sustainable energy from 4000 solar panels installed

on its roof. The 1MW array reduces associated carbon emissions by around 45%, producing enough power to run 237 homes for a year. The recycling process saves far more energy than gathering virgin materials. For example, recycling aluminium through Bywaters’ recycling process can save up to 95% more energy than would be needed to make aluminium from raw materials.

Recycling your waste, broadening your knowledge and being a more conscious consumer are all crucial to lowering the UK’s carbon footprint. Bywaters recycling services repurpose old material turning it into something new, helping the UK’s push toward a circular economy and protecting the limited raw resources we have on our planet. www.bywaters.co.uk

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A reliable waste management service Part of running a successful facilities management operation is having reliable partners you trust to deliver a consistently high service level, enabling your teams to be more productive in their roles. An effective waste management service is key to ensure that it does not take time and space away from your teams, as well as causing minimal disturbance to any clients. This is on top of the responsibility you have ensuring that the waste is disposed of legally.

It is disappointing to see the recent annual statistics on fly-tipping in late February by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) which show that fly-tipping is a gigantic problem in England. During 2019/20 976,000 incidents were recorded (up 2% on 2018/19) and the reported cost of large fly-tipping incidents hit £10.9 million. The most common size category for fly-tipping incidents was equivalent to a ‘small van

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load’ (34% of total incidents), which would include waste carriers who are not acting in a responsible manner. The responsibility of the waste remains with the customer, who has the legal obligation to make sure waste is only passed on to a licensed waste carrier and not a rogue trader who may be likely to fly-tip.

HIPPO is a recognised and trusted brand who are leading the way in this field. Our proposition is simple and effective to use,

and we can still provide the full detail of the waste transfer for each HIPPOBAG, including the split between different waste types. We can support you meeting many of your Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) by easily increasing your recycling rates, minimising your environmental impact, reducing carbon footprint whilst also saving money.

Using HIPPOBAGs to deal with your irregular waste streams and ad hoc waste

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events will provide you with a number of benefits in managing waste disposal across your regional or national estate. Whilst regular bins are simply too small, large skips can take up too much space, take too long to fill and can be costly, HIPPOBAGs can provide the balance you need. Our service is not a regular scheduled waste collection covered by a bin contract, you can use us for unexpected waste events whenever you need us. And instead of you needing to have multiple contracts you can benefit from one simple solution with standardised pricing and a standardised service nationwide.

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restrictions such as lifting over fences and walls as required. HIPPOBAGs are non-bulky, lightweight and come flat packed, meaning that space can be saved onsite and bags can be carried easily and stored in vehicles or on properties. In addition, HIPPO’s reliable, flexible and convenient service allows the segregation of different types of waste from your facilities.

Alternatively where access to waste is restricted, or when you want us to clear the waste for you, our Man and Van service (known as ‘Here to Clear’) is the perfect solution. Our branded Transit Tipper vans are double manned with our professional HIPPO employees and can hold up to 14 yards or 1 tonne of waste.

This solution can often be ideal for reactive waste requirements too, our Here to Clear Reactive provides

rapid removal of unplanned waste – such as fly-tipping, emergency repair or site clearance. This form of waste can cause a number of issues, but with one nationwide solution and standardised service you can rest assured knowing that the waste will be swiftly and professionally removed.

We work with organisations of every size so rest assured that whatever your requirement we can offer a fantastic solution to meet your business needs.

Further information can be found on our website www.hippowaste.co.uk/ business. If you have any questions or would like any more information on the services HIPPO can offer then please feel free to contact our sales team at enquiries@hippowaste. co.uk or call 02393 871911.

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Energy Management

Understanding how to better manage your energy supply Chris Henderson, Head of Data and Analytics at CNG Energy COVID-19 has triggered a sharp rise in businesses looking to better manage their energy supply; as such, businesses are seeking to reduce costs where possible, without compromising on output or service.

Understanding your energy use Having a plan for your energy management can mean reduced bills and money saved, but beyond this, a real focus on your energy will highlight your outgoings, broaden your understanding of any potential drains and challenges, and therefore identify any operational decisions you could make to tackle these.

There are many ways for businesses to be able to manage their energy, through both Smart Meters, their suppliers and Metering agents.

Smart Meters In 2008, the UK Government began making preparations to roll-out smart meters to help with better energy management. Having energy smart data is a great step forward in giving businesses control and becoming more usage aware. Smart meters measure energy use, sending readings directly to your supplier through a wireless connection; monthly, daily or half-hourly. Smart meters not only mean no more estimated bills, they do a lot of the legwork of identifying those energy challenges we mentioned earlier.

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clear when it comes to energy management, and that’s the importance of data analytics.

Having a clear view of your usage data may help you decrease your spend, but also contribute toward the 2050 Net Zero target. There are a few ways you can manage your energy usage data; some suppliers can offer analytics, via a platform, to help you better monitor and manage your energy.

For customers who want complete control, there are also third parties who can offer much more indepth data analytics, such as metering agents.

Metering Agents Your gas meter is managed and owned by a metering agent. They are responsible for the design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, removal and disposal of meters. Suppliers rent the meter from the agent, and pay for ongoing maintenance. With electricity, the person who owns the meter (Meter Asset Provider) and the person who operates the meter (Meter Operator) can be different.

As well as providing indepth data, they also ensure the safety of your meter, will come out to fix it if it stops registering or turns off gas supply and much more.

Electricity customers can appoint who they would like to manage their meter, and this can change without removing it. However with gas, this is pre appointed for you by your energy supplier; it is possible to change this to a metering agent who can better manage your data, but there are a few things to be aware of before you do so.

Things to look out for We know you want to save money, so it may be very tempting to move to an agent who can provide your business with the data analytics you need to cut costs.

However, as with everything, there are some important things to think about first: • Ensure you speak to your energy supplier, they may be able to explore options available for you or work on your behalf to negotiate costs with the alternative metering agent • If you choose to move, it is important to find out whether your supplier will absorb the costs that may be in place - you don’t want to be hit with a surprise large bill.

• It’s good to measure and weigh up each of the benefits to ensure whether they are comparable to your current metering agent, if not better. If your supply is cut off, check how soon your metering agent is able to respond.

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domestic supply, with domestic supply they are under stricter measures whereas non-domestic are not seen as a priority, therefore it’s important to know whether you are able to survive that period without supply.

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more and more frequently, suppliers’ meters are having to be taken out and replaced with a new one – which actually could be an older meter than you currently have. This can lead to problems, as if the new agent removes the meter without notice, the old agent can charge a termination fee to the supplier, which is liable to the customer and can be passed down.

Depending on the age of the meter, in some cases customers have been hit with bills in the hundreds of thousands - AMR meter costs can be higher still.

Energy management too much to manage?

Managing your data and being energy savvy is crucial for both

energy efficiency, cost cutting and helping to reach Net Zero.

Finding a solution that’s right for you has many benefits, and is not something you should be put off from doing - it’s just important to be informed when making any decisions.

CNG Energy Ltd is a multiaward-winning commercial energy supplier, supplying over 48,000 businesses in the UK, across a range of sectors; including construction and manufacturing as well as hospitality and retail. Whilst predominantly a supplier of natural gas we also offer a Green Gas alternative along with EV charge points and we continue to look to diversify our offer further, with the aim of becoming the leading hub for data driven energy analytics, advice and education for SMEs. www.cngltd.co.uk Energy Management

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BREEAM, Passivhaus, EnerPHit all aided with Selectaglaze secondary glazing With the pressing need to reduce the amount of energy used in buildings, secondary glazing can be a solution to a multitude of twenty first century problems. Fitted to the room side of existing windows, Selectaglaze’s secondary glazing is sympathetically designed to meet the needs of the project.

To improve energy efficiency and to combat draughty old inefficient windows, the installation of secondary glazing with low emissivity glass will achieve a U-value of 1.8.

Selectaglaze secondary glazing has been used on a number of projects that have gone on to gain BREEAM ratings or reaching EnerPHit Standards.

An historic Listed Georgian townhouse in London’s Bloomsbury was transformed into a comfortable, peaceful and energy efficient home that approaches Passivhaus EnerPHit standards. This was achieved by using an advanced secondary glazing system from Selectaglaze that markedly improves the performance of the traditional, single glazed sash windows. The tightly installed vacuum sealed secondary unit, with a centre pane value U-value of 1.0, has proven effective in combating draughts with air tightness close to 1 air change per hour.

Secondary glazing also provides extremely effective acoustic insulation for containment or abatement. A noise level reduction of 45dB is possible, rising to more than 50dB when specialist acoustic glass is used, as well as an air gap of 100mm or more.

Another benefit of secondary glazing is enhanced levels of security. Selectaglaze’s range of security units have been fully tested and certified to provide protection against blast, physical and ballistic attack and 30 minute fire Integrity rating.

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planning guidelines, lease conditions or budgets prevent the windows from being replaced secondary glazing will provide an attractive and cost effective solution. It is also a reversible intervention and therefore highly appropriate for Listed and period buildings.

Founded in 1966, Royal Warrant Holder Selectaglaze

offers noise insulation, improved building energy performance, environmental control and certified security for all building types.

For further information, please contact Selectaglaze: 01727 837271 enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk www.selectaglaze.co.uk

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Super-deduction helps businesses buy new equipment In addition to the £1 million Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) for investments into plant and machinery, at Budget 2021 the Government announced a new super-deduction.

For two years from 1 April 2021, businesses investing in new plant and machinery will be able to claim: • a 130% super-deduction capital allowance on qualifying plant and machinery investments • a 50% first-year allowance for qualifying special rate assets The super-deduction, or new 50% first-year allowance, allows businesses to cut their tax bill, making it less expensive to invest in new plant and machinery. For qualifying equipment, a business could benefit from a super-deduction of 130% of the investment incurred. For example, on spending of £100,000 a business could deduct £130,000 from its taxable profits, which would

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represent a reduction of up to £24,700 on its corporation tax bill for that tax period.

One way to increase the financial return of investing in new equipment would be to select the equipment from the Government’s world-leading Energy Technology List (ETL).

This list features 14,000 high performing energy efficient products that save energy and money through their use.

All products listed on the ETL are verified as meeting higher energy efficient performance standards, typically in the top 25% of products available in the market. By investing in ETL listed energy saving equipment, businesses can lower energy bills, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and shorten investment payback periods.

The ETL showcases 56 higher efficiency technologies including boilers, chillers, lights, heat pumps, and electric motors.

A wide range of UK sectors, such as manufacturing, retail and hospitality already benefit

from the energy and cost savings achieved by purchasing ETL listed equipment.

Businesses are increasingly feeling the pressure to hit carbon reduction targets aligned with the worldwide need to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Many businesses have already committed to achieve net zero as part of the BEIS COP26 Race To Zero campaign, and the ETL can be a vital tool in supporting their efforts.

Using tax incentives such as the super-deduction can help businesses create valuable financial savings while also driving the necessary changes to reduce emissions.

For more information see the HM Treasury announcement here.

Search the Energy Technology List here to find top-performing products in 56 different technology categories.

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Heat pumps: lowering carbon and costs The UK has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 43% compared to 1990, thanks to the rigorous and impactful Climate Change Act. Currently celebrating its tenth birthday, the Climate Change Act was launched in a bid to set a binding emissions target for the UK by 2050. Ensuring that the UK continues to build on the strong foundations set in previous years and remains on track to meeting the third carbon budget will require a concerted effort across all industries. However, certain sectors will require significant attention.

Building emissions and the decarbonisation of heat Energy use in the built environment is one of the most important aspects that must be addressed in the UK and abroad in the near future. Around 40% of the primary energy use within Europe is related to the building sector, with buildings accounting for 34% of carbon emissions in the UK. Among the key drivers of investment in efficiency include carbon reduction, fuel poverty alleviation and cost savings. The major challenge lies in the decarbonisation of heat. The UK has a particularly rigorous framework for achieving decarbonisation, and the decarbonisation of heat will become increasingly important in the coming years.

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Nevertheless, doing so will be an arduous task. Decarbonisation policies up to now have mainly affected electricity, leading to fundamental changes and challenges for the sector. It is now time for heat to follow suit.

One of the most promising technologies aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing emissions in the building sector is provided by electric heat pumps. Heat pumps offer a modern, low-carbon solution to provide space heating and domestic hot water and are particularly appropriate in countries that have both high heating requirements (in winter) and cooling requirements (in summer).

At the time of writing, there are 11,279,386 installed in Europe, saving 29.8 million tCO2,

producing 116 TWh of renewable energy and providing 60,000 jobs.

What is a heat pump and how does it work?

A heat pump is an electrical device that extracts heat from one place and transfers it to another. Heat pumps are a highly efficient way to heat buildings. They draw in heat from the environment and use electricity to raise the temperature to a suitable level for space heating and hot water. Typically for each kWh of electricity consumed, 2.5-4kWh heat is supplied. Heat pumps deliver lower temperatures than boilers, so they work well with underfloor heating in new buildings or radiators with a larger surface area.

The most conventionally applied heat pump is the mechanical heat pump, which is based on the compression and expansion of a working fluid, or ‘refrigerant’. Heat pumps transfer heat by circulating the refrigerant through a cycle of evaporation and condensation.

A heat pump comprises four main components: evaporator, compressor, condenser and expansion device. The refrigerant is pumped by a compressor between two heat exchanger coils. In one coil, the refrigerant is evaporated at low pressure and absorbs heat from its surroundings. The refrigerant is then compressed en-route to the other coil, where it condenses at high pressure. At this point, it releases the heat it absorbed earlier in the cycle Figure 1: Heat pumps work by absorbing heat from a cold space and releasing it to a warmer one There is a range of heat pumps on the market, and how you choose it will depend on several factors, such as energy requirements, current building heating infrastructure and site characteristics. Heat pumps can be divided into two broad sub-categories: air-source and geothermal (ground-source).

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Energy Management Air source heat pumps Air-source heat pumps extract heat from the outside air, operating like fridges in reverse. These heat pumps in a residential setting can save more than 2 tonnes of carbon per year, contributing up to 20% less CO2e than gas boilers and up to 70% less than electric systems. As well as providing a heat source in winter, the cycle is fully reversible in the summer, allowing heat pumps to provide year-round climate control. This technology can be an efficient means of saving money and saving carbon emissions if carefully designed and specified for the appropriate buildings.

Ground-source heat pumps Conversely, ground-source heat pumps transfer heat from the ground into a building.

A ground-source heat pump system needs land available to lay heat collectors in the ground – either laterally in trenches, or vertically in boreholes. The basic elements of a ground source heat pump system are the heat pump itself, the ground loop and the distribution system. A significant advantage of using a ground-source system over an air-source equivalent is the higher coefficient of performance in the winter, as the temperature in the ground is higher than the ambient air temperature.

Are heat pumps an effective solution for UK businesses?

These technologies are well-established and widely used in the UK and backed by attractive government incentives. The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is a government environmental programme that provides financial incentives aimed at increasing the uptake of renewable heat by businesses, the public sector and non-profit organisations.

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smart long-term investment for businesses and households alike. However, it is worth considering the below before installing your new system.

Before purchasing this technology, it is important to assess the associated benefits and costs. While these systems have lower fuel costs than conventional heating systems, they have a sizable upfront installation cost which often proves as a barrier to SMEs. Taking the following considerations will allow businesses to pick up the most suitable system for your needs: • Placement: An air-source heat pump requires plenty of space, whether it is wall or ground-mounted. Ground-source systems will require significant land area and are also likely to be subject to strict planning regulations. Nevertheless, heat pumps are far more flexible from a placement point of view than gas boilers and indeed most renewable energy technologies.

• Cost of air source heat pump system vs current heating infrastructure: Heat pumps can markedly reduce energy costs when in place of conventional electric heating, as well as expensive fuels like oil, LPG or coal. Savings over traditional central heating are however less significant due to the low cost of gas.

• Insulation: Heating only works if the heat can be retained. It is important to ensure that the proposed building is suitably energy-efficient.

Investing in low-cost insulative measures like improved building

fabric and window glazing will help to keep the heat in and maximise heat pump efficiency.

Despite this, research indicates that around 22,000 heat pumps were installed in the UK in 2017, which represents an increase of 18% in volume compared to the previous year.

This increase has been brought about by the realisation of the various benefits of this technology, including: • Reduced fuel bills and carbon emissions • Minimal maintenance required • No fuel deliveries needed • Income through the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Energy efficiency measures have the potential to deliver the sizeable emissions cuts needed to meet the targets set by the Climate Change Act. Technologies like heat pumps represent low-hanging fruits for both businesses and households in the UK and abroad.

While they may not be for everyone, heat pumps represent a modern, cost-effective solution to reducing both your energy costs and carbon footprint.

We at Avieco are energy experts, working with organisations like yours to map your energy impacts, identify areas to prioritise, and build the case for improving your performance in energy productivity, ultimately helping you becoming more sustainable. www.avieco.com Energy Management

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Join the PSSA - Launching the Public Sector Sustainability Association The Public Sector Sustainability Association (PSSA) provides a professional association and network for all those working in the Public Sector who have a common interest in sustainability. The aim of the association is to bring together a wide group of people working across all areas of the Public Sector – to help educate, train, support and connect as we work towards a more sustainable future.

Never has there been a more pressing need and indeed, requirement for individuals and organisations to turn their attention to sustainability and take stock of their environmental impact on our world.

An increasing number of UK local authorities have declared a climate emergency. But having made this important step, what happens next? Well for many sustainability professionals working within these authorities, they simply do not know. Logically, the first step that can be taken is to develop a strategy to address

the challenge of the emergency they have declared. However there are a number of pitfalls and issues which can arise when doing so and there is a need for the individuals tasked with creating such a plan to be given the knowledge and support they need to do so.

Similar issues are faced by professionals working in the NHS (the health and care system in England is responsible for an estimated 4-5% of the country’s carbon footprint), Universities, Schools and of course central Government.

Through the PSSA we hope to

provide these individuals with the support, guidance and knowledge that will assist them and by extension, the entire country in tackling the climate emergency and recuding their organisations carbon footprint. The assocation will provide the latest news and developments, best practice, case studies, white papers, reports and guides to this aim.

There is no charge for membership to those working within the Public Sector and we are now open to new members.

If you are interested in joining, please visit our website where you will find more detailed information about the association and also a membership form to join. www.pssa.info

PSSAWARDS Public Sector Sustainability Awards Highlight your commitment to sustainability - become an environmental leader.

The purpose of the Public Sector Sustainability Awards is simple - to promote environmental leadership, to innovate and to inspire all those working in the Public Sector committed to reducing the carbon footprint of their organisation.

HOW TO ENTER: There is no qualifying criteria that needs to be satisfied in order to enter the awards. All we ask is that entrants send us up to 2000 words detailing the activities undertaken by them to reduce, by any means, the impact of their organisation on our environment. Please feel free to attach any images, graphs, charts etc to support your entry.

You can focus your entry on just one project or multiple schemes. You can enter as an individual or on behalf of your organisation, or both, as there are awards for both categories.

There is no charge for entry.

If you wish to enter, please complete the registration form at www.pssa.info/pssawards or download the form from the website, complete it and email it back to us. Your completed entry needs to be submitted by the 31st January 2020 and should include images and/or logos.

Please send your entries through to submissions@pssa.info.

If that is not possible, you can mail them to: PSS Awards, 42 Wymington Park, Rushden NN10 9JP

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BECOME A CORPORATE MEMBER The Public Sector Sustainability Association (PSSA) provides a professional association and network for all those working in the Public Sector who have a common interest in sustainability. The aim of the association is to bring together a wide group of people working across all areas of the Public Sector – to help educate, train, support and connect as we work towards a more sustainable future.

Corporate membership of the Public Sector Sustainability Association is available to any private sector organisation wishing to reach committed and influencial sustainability professionals in Government, Local Authorities, NHS, Education and Housing Associations.

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Comprehensive listing in Suppliers Directory Unlimited opportunity to supply press releases, articles & news to feature on PSSA website One release for inclusion in monthly Newsletter.

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WHAT DOES IT COST The annual membership fee is £495+VAT.

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