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If you live in the UK, then it is more than likely that you are worried about or struggling with the cost of living crisis that we are currently experiencing. Household energy bills increased by an unsightly 54% this April, followed by a further 27% increase in October, so it is no wonder that people are hesitant to use their heating this winter where possible.

However, with temperatures expected to be dipping into the minus figures in various places across the nation at times this month, turning the heating on may be unavoidable, both for the sake of your health and to stop the pipes in your home from freezing. read more >

Whether your commercial property is a small office building or a retail store, having a working heating system is important for the comfort of all individuals inside as well as to avoid structural issues in your building.

We’ve listed a couple of the top reasons why it is important to install a heating system in your commercial property, if you have not already done so.

1 | Comfort

Perhaps the most important reason why people use heating systems is because of the comfort they provide. This isn’t only true for domestic heating, but for commercial heating, as well. read more >

You may have heard the term HVAC being thrown around in place of air conditioning (it is a common system used in many buildings nowadays, afterall), however there is a difference between them. We’ll go on to explain exactly what they are, as well as their uses in a commercial environment – specifically hotels.

Keep reading to learn all you need to know about HVAC systems.

What Are They?

Let us first start by defining what HVAC means; HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. So, whilst air conditioning is included in HVACs, that is not what they are exclusively used for. read more >

As the temperature is dropping and winter is in full swing, now is the perfect time to get your office space ready for winter.

Your employees dedicate lots of their time to being in the office, so it is important to create an environment which is warm, safe and productive.

In this blog, we share our top tips for preparing your office space for winter.

Why Do You Need to Prepare Your Office for Winter?

While you might think that turning on the heating is the only thing you need to do to prepare your office for winter, there are actually a few more things you can do to do to ensure your employees are kept as happy and comfortable as possible during the winter. read more >

With the joint effort of employees and managers alike, along with consistent education, fighting climate change by creating a carbon-neutral office environment is possible. Not only will you be positively impacting the environment, but you’ll certainly win the support of your employees and clients through your sustainable practices. Below are some of the key ways that your office can reduce its carbon footprint.

1.  Choose Energy-Efficient Lighting and Appliances

A simple yet effective way that you can work to make your office more environmentally friendly is by switching to lighting that requires less energy. Aside from opting for LED light bulbs, taking advantage of natural light is always a great idea. You could also install motion sensors that will switch lights off when not in use, as well as dimmable lights that can be adjusted to different situations and lighting requirements. read more >