Mid Year Review
A strong first half of 2026 The first six months of 2026 have been some of the busiest in Prefect Controls' history. We've expanded our team, delivered new projects across the UK, launched new products, strengthened strategic partnerships and, most importantly,...
36% heat network energy reduction at Bristol PBSA
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...
Intelligent heating controls deliver 40.5 million kWh energy savings.
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...
Intelligent Buildings Designed Around People
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...
Smarter buildings need smarter behaviours
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...
Smart building control unlocks BREEAM Credits
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...
Meeting rising student expectations: How intelligent buildings are enhancing wellbeing, sustainability and operational performance in PBSA
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...
Prefect Supports CHT’s Self-Build Housing Project – Kenya
Commonwealth Housing Trust is supporting families relocating from the Korogocho slum in Nairobi to a new two-acre greenfield site in Kamulu, Nairobi, where the Trust has purchased land and secured planning consent for a community of self-built homes.Korogocho is one...
Heat Timer Automatic Heating Control in Commercial Buildings: Intelligent Efficiency for Modern Facilities
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...
New study reveals SmartTank cuts energy use by 26%.
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...
