by Adrian Barber | Jan 14, 2026 | BTR/Co-Living, Hotel, Irus, Leak Detection, Student accommodation
A New Wave in Leak Detection: Alert. React. Mitigate. Water leaks remain one of the most persistent and costly risks facing purpose-built student accommodation and other multi-occupancy residential assets. Beyond the immediate disruption, undetected leaks can...
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
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...
