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Expansion vessels are small tanks fitted to many hot and cold water systems to absorb pressure changes as water heats and cools. They are easy to miss, often tucked away…

A legionella risk assessment tells you where the risks are in your water system. A written scheme of control is the practical plan that follows it: what needs to be…

Biofilm is a thin, slimy layer of bacteria and other organisms that builds up on the inside surfaces of pipes, tanks, showerheads and other parts of a water system. It…

Server rooms and comms cupboards are easy to forget. They are usually locked, rarely visited and full of equipment that runs day and night. That combination of heat, power and…

When the fire alarm sounds, getting out is only half the job. People then need to gather somewhere safe so you can check everyone is accounted for. That place is…

Mezzanine floors are a popular way to add space in warehouses, shops, workshops and offices without moving premises. They can work very well, but they change how a building behaves…

Rooftop solar panels are becoming a familiar sight on Irish offices, warehouses, farms and schools. They are a sensible way to cut energy costs, but like any electrical installation, they…

Plant rooms and boiler rooms house some of the most important equipment in a building: boilers, pumps, electrical panels and sometimes fuel supplies. They are also among the spaces most…

A legionella risk assessment is a snapshot of your water system at a point in time. Buildings change, so the assessment should be kept under review.Reasons to reviewChanges to the…

Oil and fat fires behave differently from other fires, and the wrong response can make them worse. Every kitchen should know what to do and what not to do.Why they…