Building services

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC): This technology ensures a comfortable and healthy indoor environment. It regulates the temperature, humidity, and air quality in buildings.
Plumbing: Provides essential services such as supplying clean water and removing waste water from buildings.
Electrical systems: These provide power required for lighting, appliances, and other equipment. They include components such as circuit breakers, wires, switches and outlets.
Fire Protection Systems: These include sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, fire doors, and fire extinguishers. Their role is to detect and suppress fire, limiting damage and ensuring inhabitants’ safety.
Lighting: One of the most visible services in a building. Efficient lighting design takes into consideration the purpose and aesthetics of the space, energy conservation and safety regulations.
Elevators and Escalators: These mechanical systems enable vertical transportation, especially in high-rise buildings and are regulated by strict safety standards.
Security and Access Control Systems: These include systems such as CCTV cameras, locks, alarm systems and digital access control systems to protect the building’s occupants and assets.

Insulation: Effective insulation reduces heat transfer, thus reducing the energy needed to heat or cool the building.
Energy-efficient appliances: Appliances that use less energy contribute significantly to reducing a building’s overall energy consumption.
Renewable Energy Systems: Systems like solar panels, wind turbines or geothermal heating can help a building generate its own energy, thereby reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Smart Control Systems: These systems offer more control over different building services, optimizing their use and reducing waste. This includes features like automated lighting, HVAC controls, and energy monitoring systems.

Asbestos: If present, it is crucial to manage asbestos due to its health risks. It’s often found in older buildings in products like insulation and ceiling tiles.
Legionella: The bacteria that cause Legionnaires’ disease may be present in water systems in buildings. Maintenance of water systems is a key role in preventing this disease.
Risk Assessments: Regular risk assessments are important to mitigate potential risks identified around building services.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Equipment such as hard hats, gloves, goggles, and high-visibility clothing are used to protect workers from hazards in the work environment.
Safety Regulations: Regulations such as the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, must be complied with to ensure safety in working environments.