Recently at a tech exhibition AI was the buzz word on every stand. Every banner, every demo, every conversation. But behind the headlines, much of it felt like technology for its own sake. AI was bolted on not because it helped the end user, but because it helped the...
As heat network operators seek to improve efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and lower operational costs, attention is increasingly turning to energy management at point of use. While much focus remains on generation and distribution infrastructure, significant...
Prefect Controls' Irus platform has prevented almost 40.5 million kWh of unnecessary energy use across the UK student accommodation sector during the past year, according to analysis of live system performance data.The figures, calculated on all occupied bedrooms...
At Prefect Controls, technology has always been about more than energy savings and operational efficiency. We never forget that our systems are used by people: in student rooms, kitchens, and living spaces. Every design decision within the Prefect Irus ecoSystem is...
How Prefect Irus is transforming resident engagement. Achieving net zero in student accommodation requires more than efficient buildings. While smart technologies can significantly reduce energy demand, occupant behaviour remains one of the biggest influences on...
The official opening of AMRO Partners’ flagship co-living scheme, The Rex, marks a major step forward for sustainable urban living in the UK. As the first co-living development in the country to achieve BREEAM Outstanding, The Rex sets a powerful benchmark, one built...
As the PBSA sector continues to balance student experience with increasingly ambitious sustainability targets, Prefect Controls has witnessed the strongest start to its financial year ever, with a growing demand for its intelligent building technology.Through its Irus...
Managing heating across commercial buildings requires a careful balance between occupant comfort, operational efficiency, and energy cost control. In large-scale properties such as student accommodation, Hostels, Hotels, Build to Rent and Co-Living properties heating...
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...
