by Adrian Barber | Sep 23, 2026 | BTR/Co-Living, Irus
Recently at a tech exhibition AI was the buzz word on every stand. Every banner, every demo, every conversation. But behind the headlines, much of it felt like technology for its own sake. AI was bolted on not because it helped the end user, but because it helped the...
by Adrian Barber | Jul 8, 2026 | Company news
A strong first half of 2026 The first six months of 2026 have been some of the busiest in Prefect Controls’ history. We’ve expanded our team, delivered new projects across the UK, launched new products, strengthened strategic partnerships and, most...
by Adrian Barber | Jul 6, 2026 | Case studies, Heating Control, Irus, Student accommodation
As heat network operators seek to improve efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and lower operational costs, attention is increasingly turning to energy management at point of use. While much focus remains on generation and distribution infrastructure, significant...
by Adrian Barber | Jun 24, 2026 | Irus, Savings performance
Prefect Controls’ Irus platform has prevented almost 40.5 million kWh of unnecessary energy use across the UK student accommodation sector during the past year, according to analysis of live system performance data. The figures, calculated on all occupied...
by Adrian Barber | Jun 18, 2026 | BTR/Co-Living, Ecostat, Irus, Student accommodation
At Prefect Controls, technology has always been about more than energy savings and operational efficiency. We never forget that our systems are used by people: in student rooms, kitchens, and living spaces. Every design decision within the Prefect Irus ecoSystem is...
