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PBSA benefits transfer to BTR and Co-Living

PBSA benefits transfer to BTR and Co-Living

by Adrian Barber | Sep 25, 2025 | BTR/Co-Living, Heating Control, Irus, Metering

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...

Student Accommodation Heating Control

Student Accommodation Heating Control

by Adrian Barber | Sep 9, 2025 | Heating Control, Insight, Student accommodation

Heating is one of the most significant considerations in student accommodation. For many students, it can be the difference between a comfortable study environment and a challenging one. At the same time, landlords and accommodation managers need to balance comfort...

All-new Irus ControlSensor

All-new Irus ControlSensor

by Adrian Barber | Aug 28, 2025 | Heating Control, Hotel, Irus, Student accommodation

We are delighted to unveil our latest innovation in energy management and building control technology: the all-new ControlSensor.   Building on the remarkable success of our previous control unit, which regularly returns a 50% reduction in heating loads,...

Prefect ecoStat saves £51K in 12-months and reduces energy consumption by 36% – ROI 1 year & 7 months

Prefect ecoStat saves £51K in 12-months and reduces energy consumption by 36% – ROI 1 year & 7 months

by Adrian Barber | Jun 4, 2025 | Ecostat, Heating Control, Student accommodation

Crown House is located in the heart of Brighton with easy access to the main Brighton University campus. The property provides a total of 183 beds which includes a range of studio accommodation. The renovation of the 57,000 sq ft property has enhanced its ESG...

UWE expands control of heating costs at Purdown View

UWE expands control of heating costs at Purdown View

by Adrian Barber | Jul 31, 2024 | Heating Control, Irus, Student accommodation

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...

£70,000 saved as heating energy load is HALVED!

£70,000 saved as heating energy load is HALVED!

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 development...

Should students pay directly for the energy they use?

Should students pay directly for the energy they use?

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...

Students should perfect these cost-cutting habits. But, for automation of energy saving, the solution is Prefect.

Students should perfect these cost-cutting habits. But, for automation of energy saving, the solution is Prefect.

by Adrian Barber | Sep 5, 2022 | Ecostat, Heating Control, Irus, Student accommodation

The energy crisis is affecting everyone here in the UK, and although the magnitude of the rapidly rising costs is out of our control, there are ways to marginally reduce our personal liability. Multiply this by a communal factor such as the UKs student population and...

New heat loss calculator from Prefect

New heat loss calculator from Prefect

by Adrian Barber | May 16, 2022 | Company news, Heating Control, Insight

We have been providing a traditional heat loss calculation service for many years to accurately determine heating output required for projects we are involved with. The calculations, prepared by professional surveyors, combine the thermal transmittance co-efficient or...

NEW Fluid-filled radiator from Prefect Controls for elite-heat!

NEW Fluid-filled radiator from Prefect Controls for elite-heat!

by Adrian Barber | Mar 10, 2021 | BTR/Co-Living, Ecostat, Heating Control, Irus, Student accommodation

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...

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