Supplementary, additional, or plug-in heaters are an easy and cheap way for residents to increase the temperature in their rooms. However, if they are NOT responsible for paying the energy bill directly, they are acting irresponsibly, in more ways than one. ...
In the highly competitive 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 portfolio. That’s exactly why many nationwide...
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 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,...
Metering electricity and water in student accommodation offers numerous benefits, for property owners and residents alike. The most obvious being the potential to charge directly for individuals use. Enacting behavioural change to reduce overall consumption is also...
Operators of multi-occupancy accommodation, such as student residences, hostels, and shared housing, face ongoing challenges in managing hot water systems effectively. They face unique usage patterns, fluctuating occupancy levels, and a high demand for both comfort...
Prefect Controls has added new software tools to its Irus ecosystem enabling data from over 150 sites/75,000 student rooms to inform property managers of how their buildings are performing in comparison with others. The Optimiser and Investigator tools also...
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 Southampton Crossings student accommodation property is set amongst city centre parks in the historic port. Residents attend the two local universities. The site comprises 4–6-bedroom flats, and studio apartments. Julian Medd is the Manager of the building. He...
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...
