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...
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...
Prefect ControlSensor+Irus significantly improves operational efficiency in student accommodation by reducing manual interventions, centralising control, and enabling data-driven decision-making.Centralised, Remote Heating Control Irus allows estates/facilities teams...
But identifying unoccupied rooms in multi-occupancy accommodation is a game-changer for energy management, maintenance, and operational efficiency. Energy Management Targeted Heating: Only heat rooms that are ‘actually’ occupied, reducing wasted energy spent on empty...
As technology continues to transform our daily lives, even the simple act of keeping warm has become more efficient, intelligent, and environmentally responsible. Gone are the days of constantly adjusting heater knobs or worrying about rooms becoming too hot or too...
We have recently undertaken a couple of retrofit projects and installed Irus only 2 years after the buildings opened. Combined, a total of £200K was saved in energy costs, and heating load halved in the first year of Irus taking control. This sort of saving should be...
Prefect Controls has expanded its Irus energy management ecosystem beyond PBSA into the Built-to-Rent (BTR) and Co-Living sectors, where intelligent control, efficiency, and sustainability are critical to both operators and residents. A tried and tested...
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new range of fluid-filled electric radiators. Elegant design, robust manufacturing and outstanding performance makes it an ideal choice for luxury student accommodation. The all-new heater incorporates Prefects patented...
