by Adrian Barber | Jul 29, 2024 | Company news
Pictured: Will Mills – Managing Director; Nicole Howard – Financial Controller; The presentation of a commemorative trophy made by Jamie Head (longest serving (non-family) Prefect employee) to Glen and Sue Golding on the occasion of their retirment....
by Adrian Barber | Jun 19, 2024 | Case studies, Heating Control, Irus, Student accommodation
Kristian Mills explains how Irus has significantly reduced operational costs at Curlew Capital’s property in Leeds. The Refinery is located on a prominent site in Bingley Street, close to Leeds city centre. The £30m+ purpose-built student accommodation...
by Adrian Barber | Jun 12, 2024 | Ecostat, Heating Control, Irus, Student accommodation
Can over-consumption and anti-environmental practices in student accommodation be blamed on “all-inclusive rent” packages? The inclusion of utilities has become standard practice for many providers and is popular with students. Marketing of rooms is easier and more...
by Adrian Barber | May 1, 2024 | Ecostat, Student accommodation
With the ongoing energy crisis and costs still high, there has been a growing demand by providers of student accommodation, to manage heating more effectively. Too often in HMOs, the complexity of thermostat operation means the ‘constant mode’ is permanently engaged....
by Adrian Barber | Apr 26, 2024 | Case studies, HobSensus, Irus, Student accommodation
Chris Shellard is a Project Manager and the Maintenance Supervisor for student accommodation at the University of the West of England (UWE). He is responsible for the day to day running of heating, lighting, access, and other practical aspects to ensure students are...