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
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, consistent, and user-focused, helping clients stay informed...
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...
by Adrian Barber | Dec 8, 2025 | Awards & Accreditations, Irus
Prefect Controls is proud to announce that Prefect Irus, its cutting-edge central control and energy management system, has won two of the most prestigious categories at the Energy Saving Awards: Energy Management System of the Year Smart Buildings Product of the Year...
