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The September 2026 edition of MBS is here!

Did we mention we've got an event coming up? I'm sure we must have, but in case you missed it, it's on the cover of our latest issue.

You can learn more and get tickets here: https://t.co/GdLNB3Hbo0

Also in this issue we've got Kevin Morrissey of @BESAGroup Group talking about the role of fire & smoke control dampers, Steve McConnell of @icomenergy - Industrial & Commercial Heating & Hot Water looks at investing in people & skills, Laurie McKelvie of @IESVE Ltd. looking at claims Net Zero is financially harmful and plenty more.

Read the latest issue here: https://t.co/xC79xDdYRF

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Beyond Smart

Smart buildings are often presented as the answer to many of the built environment’s most pressing challenges. They promise lower energy use, better comfort, improved visibility, more responsive services and a clearer route towards Net Zero. Yet smart building performance does not always match the ambition set out at design stage.
Building Controls Industry Association (@BCIA_news ) President Jen Vickers explains why smart buildings need smarter controls to optimise performance.

Read more: https://t.co/2gQ8jmJ3fK

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We're delighted to welcome Trane as sponsors of Net Zero Day!

Net Zero is about more than technology, it’s about partnership. At Trane, we work alongside customers to design and deliver efficient heating, cooling, ventilation and control solutions that improve building performance while reducing carbon emissions. Together, we’re helping shape healthier, smarter and more sustainable buildings.

Net Zero Day at the University of Manchester on September 17. Learn more and get your ticket here: https://t.co/7WFXXOnvBc

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The MBS August edition is here!

This issue, the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) looks at making smart buildings smarter, ICOM - Industrial & Commercial Heating & Hot Water consider treating the water in your piped systems, LECS (UK) Ltd on appraising your lifts, plus plenty more.

Click here to read on! https://t.co/acZmotX9dq

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We're delighted to welcome @walravenUK as the first sponsor of Net Zero Day North!

As a proud sponsor of Net Zero Day Manchester, @walravenUK is committed to supporting a more sustainable built environment. We believe collaboration, innovation and practical solutions are key to achieving net-zero goals. Join the conversation on 17 September and discover how we're helping drive positive change across the industry.

Learn more: https://t.co/80zZnWzKH7

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We're delighted to announce Net Zero Day North — the North's leading Net Zero Carbon Buildings Forum.

📅 17th September 2026

📍 University Place, University of Manchester

Organised by Modern Building Services, the event brings together CIBSE, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, the North West Net Zero Hub, Equans, Salford University and more — covering policy, the UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard, practical implementation, the future and more

Confirmed speakers include:

🔹 Anastasia Mylona, Technical Director, CIBSE

🔹 Dan Griffiths, Head of Low Carbon, Greater Manchester Combined Authority

🔹 James Johnson, Head of Regional Programme, NW Net Zero Hub

🔹 William Swan, Energy House Laboratories, Salford University

🔹 George Ablett, Head of Sustainability, Equans

Lunch and refreshments included.

For more information, visit: https://t.co/h4djm385Um

Register now 👇

https://t.co/QzlhEeCu2u

Sponsorship enquiries: [email protected]

Speaking proposals and other enquiries: [email protected]

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We're delighted to be sponsoring the Commissioning Manager of the Year Award at the 2026 CSA Awards!

Showcase your achievements and gain industry recognition by submitting your entry today.

Find out more and enter here: https://t.co/qp0J5dGnLZ
Nominations close on the 24th July 2026!

#CSAAwards #Commissioning #IndustryExcellence #Awards2026 #WaterTreatment #CommissioningManagement #CelebrateExcellence

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The Latest MBS is here!

This issue we've got BESA Group and Kingdom Systems looking at site safety, Whitecode Consulting Ltd, Insite Energy and more looking at heating, Mitsubishi Electric and HARK SYSTEMS LTD. looking at building services for commercial and retail premises and plenty more.

It's a bumper issue, so read on!

Click here: https://t.co/HYnmEdNpE4

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The NHS has set itself the ambitious decarbonisation target of becoming the world’s first Net Zero national health service. Steve McGregor of DMA Group looks at how that can be achieved.

Read more: https://t.co/N85ceqpdbR

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The latest MBS is here!

According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, as many as 40% of industrial accidents are linked to drug or alcohol use. Mark Burrup of Dräger considers testing on site this issue.
We're also looking at Net Zero, Air Conditioning, the Future Homes Standard, Refrigerants with comment from Steve McConnell, Walraven Group, Vent-Axia, Polypipe and plenty more.

And there's news, projects reports, and new products - plus our listing of training and CPD courses.

Read more: https://t.co/UMEsp9AkGQ

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Good morning everyone! We're very pleased to announce we've got our new ABC certified audience figures through and they're fantastic (but hopefully you you expect that by now). So what does this mean? 🧵

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So our advertisers can be confident that MBS not only gets to the right people, but you can be confident that it gets to the right number of them as well.

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The latest edition of MBS is here!

This issue we've got Jen Vickers of the @BCIA_news looking at the untapped potential of building energy management systems, an overview of Technical Standard TS1 for heat networks from Steve McConnell of @MEHeatNetworksA , advice on how to avoid pump disappointments by Peter Wolff of @ArmstrongFT and plenty more.

Read more: https://t.co/mU5EFUgTYU

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Seasonal commissioning – a misnomer?

Keith Barker, Chairman of the @CSAhorsham , tackles some of the confusion surrounding seasonal commissioning.
Read more: https://t.co/bgRiWPbNY0

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Respecting your peers

Paul Cairns, Associate at @Banyards , explores the value of peer reviews in building services design.

Read more: https://t.co/onEVbakJBn

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A word on…the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard

Launching in 2026, the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard’s clear and consistent methodology for defining and achieving Net Zero carbon is set to substantially impact the construction industry in the coming months.

Ellen Huelin, Sustainability Director at @WhitecodeC , looks at what the UKNZCBS is, why it is being launched, and how it could positively impact the construction industry moving forward.

Read more: https://t.co/syWPSaBZ4h

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Putting the business case back into Net Zero

The mood around Net Zero has shifted in ways that would have seemed unlikely just a few years ago, says @BESAGroup Director of Technical, Kevin Morrissey.

Read more: https://t.co/0J5bWpBaHq