Prefect Controls has long known that its revolutionary SmartTank saves energy and reduces water waste. Now, an extensive study of accurate data of utilities consumption from a 393-bed property - ('Building A') - in the East Midlands has been benchmarked against sites...
PBSA operators are navigating a perfect storm of rising energy prices, evolving ESG expectations and tightening compliance standards. For asset managers and property owners, the question is no longer whether to optimise building performance, but how quickly it can be...
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...
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, determination...
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...
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...
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...
In the highly competitive Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector, multi-site operators need systems that don’t just work — they need systems that drive operational efficiency, cut costs, and enhance the student experience across their entire property...
Prefect Controls is proud to announce that Prefect Irus, its cutting-edge central control and energy management system, has won two of the most prestigious categories at the Energy Saving Awards: Energy Management System of the Year Smart Buildings Product of the Year...
We can learn a lot from Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol by pausing to reflect on the past, present, and future of building services management, and how changing our approach can deliver real benefits for all.Gone are the days of cold, gloomy rooms with manual...
