BIM and its future in VR

Technology is evolving at a rapid pace. One of these technologies; Virtual Reality (VR) has seen considerable hype these past couple of years. It is anticipated that VR with blockchain will be the internet 2.0 and revolutionise how we work and communicate with each other. Whilst there is rapid development by the gaming industry in […]

Constant of Variable Flow for Calculations?

In a recent conversation with a prominent building services consultancy about pipework systems, we discovered that all of their HVAC systems employ variable flow pumps. This can drastically reduce the energy demand of the system but the sizing and design calculations still follows the same process as a constant flow system. With this in mind […]

Cold-formed or Hot-finished?

Here, Stewart Jones, Senior Customer Technical Services Field Engineer, Conveyance Tubes at Tata Steel discusses the benefits of hot-finished tubes in air conditioning applications. When choosing a suitable air conditioning system for an installation, the operational stresses, system pressures and level of use required are taken into account before a system specification is defined. Similarly, […]

Inaugural BISPA-in-London pipework awareness workshops a great success

BISPA (Building and Industrial Services Pipework Academy) recently held their inaugural BISPA-in-London pipework awareness workshops to educate and train end users and specifiers and create awareness on the importance of ensuring correct specifications in pipework systems. The pipework awareness workshops were held at the London Building Centre, where BISPA-in-London has installed a permanent learning pod. […]