by Adrian Barber | Dec 19, 2025 | BTR/Co-Living, Company news, Ecostat, Hotel, Irus, Student accommodation
Another outstanding year! It has been another outstanding year for Prefect with strong sales, and a sense of newness in terms of new customers, new people, new sectors and the development of new products and software. One thing that isn’t new is the drive,...
by Adrian Barber | Dec 17, 2025 | Heating Control, Irus, Student accommodation
Student halls and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) present unique challenges for estates and facilities teams. Unlike conventional housing, occupancy is irregular and unpredictable. Residents may be away for days or weeks, only to return and demand instant...
by Adrian Barber | Dec 10, 2025 | Irus, Portal
Harnessing Data and embracing Automation to Achieve Net Zero We are pleased to announce a significant upgrade to how Irus communicates alerts, alarms, and notifications to users of the Irus Portal. The new Irus Alerting system has been designed to be more intuitive,...
by Adrian Barber | Dec 9, 2025 | Heating Control, HobSensus, Humidity, Irus, Leak Detection, Metering, PipeSense, Portal, SmartTank, Student accommodation
1. Occupancy-Based Heating Control Prefect’s ControlSensor uses real-time occupancy detection to heat rooms only when they’re in use, significantly reducing energy waste. This is especially effective in rooms that may be unoccupied for long periods during the day or...
by Adrian Barber | Dec 9, 2025 | Heating Control, HobSensus, Humidity, Irus, Leak Detection, Metering, PipeSense, Portal, SmartTank, Student accommodation
In the highly competitive Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector, multi-site operators need systems that don’t just work — they need systems that drive operational efficiency, cut costs, and enhance the student experience across their entire property...
