People, Product and Performance. 2024 was exceptional for Prefect Controls. But which criteria should a company use to measure its success? There are the obvious metrics of turnover and profitability, but these only tell the economic story. At the heart of every great...
No surprises in this statement! But how can you take greater control of water heating? Imagine a ‘smart tank’ with on-board controls, that comes out of the factory fully plumbed and wired, ready for quick and cost-effective connection to electricity and water...
The University of the West of England (UWE) expands the control of heating costs at Purdown View - its newest purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development. Prefect Controls has commissioned its Irus system at Purdown View – the newest PBSA development at...
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 development...
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...
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....
What are some of the ‘easy wins’ when it comes to reducing energy consumption in halls of residence? Adrian Barber from Prefect Controls offers up some practical ideas. With target deadlines set, organisations are well on their way to realising their strategies. The...
In a multi-occupancy property, that has many hot water cylinders, there are several issues that affect efficiency. But, the primary problem is that there is little or no control over water heating, and certainly no measurement or monitoring feedback. As with the tank...
A company that enables its customers to cut the unnecessary use of energy should be doing all it can to reduce its own impact on the environment. So thought Glen Golding, Managing Director of Prefect Controls. 2024 heralds a greener future for Prefect, with no fewer...
The end of the year is the time to reflect on performance, achievements, and ambitions. For Prefect Controls, 2023 was a milestone. In March Irus SMART Tank was launched. This brought to market the only hot water cylinder that is pre-plumbed, pre-wired...
