by Adrian Barber | Dec 2, 2025 | BTR/Co-Living, Heating Control, Hotel, Irus, Leak Detection, Metering, Student accommodation
We can learn a lot from Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol by pausing to reflect on the past, present, and future of building services management, and how changing our approach can deliver real benefits for all. Gone are the days of cold, gloomy rooms with manual...
by Adrian Barber | Nov 24, 2025 | BTR/Co-Living, Heating Control, Hotel, Irus, Portal, Student accommodation
The decarbonisation of the built environment is central to global efforts to mitigate climate change. With operational emissions from buildings contributing approximately 28% of total global carbon dioxide emissions (according to the Global Alliance for Buildings and...
by Adrian Barber | Nov 24, 2025 | Hotel, Irus
A pioneering vision for sustainable hotels Established in 2012, Zeal Hotels was founded with a clear mission: to acquire strategic hotel sites, develop them sustainably, and retain ownership to drive long-term impact. From the outset, the company has been motivated to...
by Adrian Barber | Nov 24, 2025 | Ecostat, Heating Control, Insight, Irus
Managing heating effectively in student accommodation is essential for comfort, sustainability, and cost efficiency. Whether a property is purpose-built or consists of converted housing, maintaining an environment that is warm, safe, and economical is a priority for...
by Adrian Barber | Nov 4, 2025 | BTR/Co-Living, HobSensus, Student accommodation
For many students, moving into university accommodation or shared housing represents an exciting step towards independence. It is often the first time they are responsible for their own meals, budgeting, and household routines. Yet, with this newfound freedom also...
