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...
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...
A pioneering vision for sustainable hotelsEstablished in 2012, Zeal Hotels was founded with a clear mission: to acquire strategic hotel sites, develop them sustainably, and retain ownership to drive long-term impact.From the outset, the company has been motivated to...
Managing heating effectively in student accommodation is essential for comfort, sustainability, and cost efficiency.Whether a property is purpose-built or consists of converted housing, maintaining an environment that is warm, safe, and economical is a priority for...
We’re excited to share some great news: The Prefect Irus control system for ‘wet’ radiators has officially been accepted onto the Energy Technology List (ETL) – the Government’s recognised register of energy-efficient products. This is more than just a box ticked....
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...
We are proud to announce that Irus+ControlSensor has been awarded Commercial Product of the Year at the prestigious Electrical Industry Awards. The system designed specifically for multi-occupancy properties such as student accommodation and hotels.The judges...
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...
