Category Mechanical

Energy Efficiency, Facilities Management, Mechanical

UK FMs: decarbonise building heat with BMS first and lifecycle timing

Engineer working on a BMS controller panel

UK roadmap for facilities managers: baseline energy, prioritise BMS and fabric, time heat pump swaps to lifecycle and Warm Homes funding.

Delta First Editorial Team
September 5, 2026

Energy Efficiency, Mechanical

When it pays: heat recovery ventilation specs facilities managers need

Heat recovery ventilation unit being serviced

Practical, specification‑focused advice for facilities managers and property owners on heat recovery ventilation: avoid installation pitfalls, set...

Delta First Editorial Team
September 2, 2026

Compliance, Mechanical

Act now: written scheme of examination for UK facilities managers

Engineer inspecting a pressure system air receiver

UK pressure systems over 250 bar litres require a written scheme of examination. Checklist, competent person checks and HSE links.

Delta First Editorial Team
September 1, 2026

Electrical, Facilities Management, Mechanical, Planned Preventative Maintenance

UK chiller maintenance: PPM schedule that meets F‑gas and Legionella

Commercial chiller plant being inspected

Chiller maintenance checklist for UK facilities managers: daily to annual PPM that links task frequency to F‑Gas leak checks and Legionella compliance.

Energy Efficiency, Mechanical, Planned Preventative Maintenance

Cut energy 5–15%: commercial boiler PPM for facilities managers

Planned preventative maintenance by Gas Safe engineers can cut energy use 5–15%, reduce downtime, and produce logged service records. Request a site ready...