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51% annual electricity saving with Prefect Irus = £121,559
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...
UWE expands control of heating costs at Purdown View
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...
Prefect Controls appoints new Managing Director
Pictured: Will Mills - Managing Director; Nicole Howard - Financial Controller; The presentation of a commemorative trophy made by Jamie Head (longest serving (non-family) Prefect employee) to Glen and Sue Golding on the occasion of their retirment.Prefect Controls,...
£70,000 saved as heating energy load is HALVED!
Kristian Mills explains how Irus has significantly reduced operational costs at Curlew Capital's property in Leeds. The Refinery is located on a prominent site in Bingley Street, close to Leeds city centre. The £30m+ purpose-built student accommodation development...
Should students pay directly for the energy they use?
Can over-consumption and anti-environmental practices in student accommodation be blamed on “all-inclusive rent” packages? The inclusion of utilities has become standard practice for many providers and is popular with students. Marketing of rooms is easier and more...
Cutting unnecessary use – an ‘easy-win’ in reducing energy costs
With the ongoing energy crisis and costs still high, there has been a growing demand by providers of student accommodation, to manage heating more effectively. Too often in HMOs, the complexity of thermostat operation means the ‘constant mode’ is permanently engaged....
Turning up the heat on kitchen Safety
Chris Shellard is a Project Manager and the Maintenance Supervisor for student accommodation at the University of the West of England (UWE). He is responsible for the day to day running of heating, lighting, access, and other practical aspects to ensure students are...
Saving waste, time and money
What are some of the ‘easy wins’ when it comes to reducing energy consumption in halls of residence? Adrian Barber from Prefect Controls offers up some practical ideas. With target deadlines set, organisations are well on their way to realising their strategies. The...
New appointments at Prefect Controls
Prefect Controls, the leading provider of energy saving heating systems for student accommodation, has announced promotions at its headquarters. With significant growth and the appointment last year of new personnel ‘in the field’, the Suffolk based office team is...
The biggest problem you have with water heating…
In a multi-occupancy property, that has many hot water cylinders, there are several issues that affect efficiency. But, the primary problem is that there is little or no control over water heating, and certainly no measurement or monitoring feedback. As with the tank...
Prefect boosts its green credentials
A company that enables its customers to cut the unnecessary use of energy should be doing all it can to reduce its own impact on the environment. So thought Glen Golding, Managing Director of Prefect Controls. 2024 heralds a greener future for Prefect, with no fewer...
The Prefect year
The end of the year is the time to reflect on performance, achievements, and ambitions. For Prefect Controls, 2023 was a milestone. In March Irus SMART Tank was launched. This brought to market the only hot water cylinder that is pre-plumbed, pre-wired...
