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The Importance Of Setting Up Connectivity In Your New Building

A office full of busy, connected people

By Chris Burfield, Joint CEO, iwGROUP.

When moving into a new building, countless tasks are on your to‑do list, from furniture arrangements to utilities to set up. However, one crucial step that often gets overlooked is the importance of connectivity and ensuring it’s set up at the right time. In today’s digital age, seamless internet access is essential for work and leisure. Here we delve into why ordering your connectivity should be the first thing you do after signing a lease for your new building.


Luceco Illuminates New University Of Chester Student Accommodation, Sumner House

Luceco's fantastic lighting at The University Of Chester

The University of Chester have installed Luceco’s flagship backlit LED solutions in their brand‑new student accommodation, Sumner House. The university originated as the first purpose‑built teacher training college in the UK and continues to expand with extensive student demand and sites across Chester, Warrington, Shrewsbury and Birkenhead. The 2023 refurbishment of the former hotel in Chester city centre has brought high quality, modern design to the University’s brand new full‑board and self‑catered student accommodation.


What To Consider When Choosing A Heat Pump?

A 32kw Tyneham Air Source Heat Pump A 32kw Tyneham air source heat pump.

By Jason Allen, Commercial Product Manager, Groupe Atlantic UK, ROI & NA.

In line with the Government’s drive to decarbonise the UK, heat pumps play a valuable contribution to the delivery of a low‑carbon future, but at the heart of an efficient heat pump system lies an important element: the refrigerant. In this article, we look at synthetic and natural options and discuss the factors to consider when choosing the heat pump with the right refrigerant.


Strengthening Security In Multi‑Occupancy Commercial Buildings

A multi-occupancy commercial building Matthew Holliday, Director of Technical Services and Field Operations at the National Security Inspectorate (NSI), describes how a forward‑looking partnership scheme protecting multi‑occupancy commercial buildings in the City of London can now provide similar benefits across the UK.

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