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- - Design Checks for Electrical Services - A quality control framework for electrical engineers (BG 3/2006)
  - by Pennycook K. (May 2006)
  - Describes the electrical engineering design process. A series of data sheets for electrical systems and equipment gives design guidance on design inputs, outputs and practical watchpoints for a range of key design topics, to aid the design process and reduce errors. The...
- - BSRIA Business Bulletin August 2015
  - by Ed Sunley (August 2015)
  - The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings, and is available to download online.
- - Controls for End Users: A guide for good design and implementation (BCIA 1/2007)
  - by Bordass B, Leaman A & Bunn R (May 2007)
  - Concentrates on the strategy, implementation and the user interfaces of control devices for heating. cooling and ventilation, located in occupied spaces and operated by individual users. Sections cover: the psychology of user controls; essential design principles; examples of...
- - BRE Green roofs and facades
  - by G Grant (November 2006)
  - Green roofs and facades on buildings offer a wide range of benefits, including attenuation of rainwater run-off, improved thermal stability and energy conservation, enhanced air quality, wildlife habitat and open space. This book provides an accessible overview of the...
- - Computer-based operating and maintenance manuals - Options and procurement guidance (Withdrawn) (BG 2/2004)
  - by De Saulles T. (June 2004)
  - The guide is aimed at engineers involved in the procurement and use of computer-based O&M manuals for building services. It is intended to help procure and implement the most appropriate computerised O&M systems. The guide is in two parts: Part one - Guidance to using...
- - Environmental Code of Practice for Buildings and their Services - Environmental case Studies. (CS 16/99)
  - by Rawlings R. (December 1999)
  - Presents a volume of nine case studies to provide feedback from environmentally benign building projects to highlight proven cost effective and environmentally effective measures, to evaluate how good ideas in theory work in practice and to highlight the benefits and disbenefits...
- - Commissioning of pipework systems - design considerations (AG 20/95)
  - by Parsloe C J. & Spencer A W. (June 1996)
  - Provides advice regarding the design of heating and chilled water systems, where heating or cooling circuits are serving mainly forced convection heating or cooling coils as might be found in air handling units or fan assisted terminal units. Demonstrates what the priorities are...
- - Design recommendations for room air distribution systems (Withdrawn) (TN 3/90)
  - by Jackman P J. (January 1990)
  - Discusses the many complex factors that determine the behaviour of air streams within rooms and that influence the resulting thermal environment. In addition provide guidance on good design practice in the application of air distribution systems. Section headings are 1)...
- - BMS Maintenance Guide - Plus a model maintenance specification (BG 4/2003)
  - by Martin A. (May 2003)
  - This guide details the issues involved in BMS maintenance and provides specification clauses to assist the procurement of a BMS maintenance service. It is aimed at facilities managers and others responsible for procuring BMS maintenance support services.
- - Fire Extinguishing Systems: A guide to their integration with other building services (AG 17/2002)
  - by Sands J. (December 2002)
  - Presents a guide to the key issues surrounding fire extinguishing systems. Describes the main types of systems in use in the UK and provides details of relevant standards and guidance documents. Examines system design and installation, addressing aspects affecting the integration...
- - BSRIA Power quality guide (AG 2/2000)
  - by Pearson CC. (July 2000)
  - States that a number of high profile electrical failures have highlighted the importance of quality, in the electrical power delivered to equipment in commercial and industrial buildings. Power quality depends on at least a dozen key features of the electrical supply, including...
- - BSRIA Business Bulletin August 2018
  - by Ed. Sansom (August 2018)
  - The Business Bulletin is an exclusive benefit of BSRIA membership, putting key data and industry trends at your fingertips. Published quarterly, each issue is included in our member mailings.
- - Embodied Carbon - the Inventory of Carbon and Energy (ICE) (BG 10/2011)
  - by Jones C. - Editors Lowrie F. Tse P & Prof Hammond G (January 2011)
  - The Innovation and Growth Team (IGT), drawn from the construction industry, recently provided a report to the government recommending embodied carbon appraisal. The BSRIA guide produced in conjunction with the University of Bath, in line with the recent IGT report, looks at why...
- - BRE Summertime solar performance of windows with shading devices
  - by P Littlefair (February 2005)
  - This report provides data that can be used to quantify the ability of windows and shading devices to control summertime overheating. It covers different types of glazing: external shading including overhangs and fins, screens and louvres, internal and mid-pane blinds, and...
- - BRE - Building services: Performance, diagnosis, maintenance, repair and the avoidance of defects
  - by H W Harrison & P M Trotman (August 2000)
  - The fourth book in the BRE Building Elements series, this book is about the gamut of fuelled, piped, ducted, wired and mechanical facilities which extend over the whole age range of the UKÂ’s building stock. It is the quality of heating, artificial lighting and other services,...
- - Specifying building management systems (Withdrawn) (TN 6/98)
  - by Pennycook K & Hamilton G (February 1998)
  - Provides background information and guidance relating to the wide range of issues which should be considered when specifying a building management system (BMS). Writes for both clients when briefing consulting engineers and for consulting engineers themselves when compiling...
- - BRE - Environmental design guide for naturally ventilated and daylit offices
  - by D Rennie & F Parand (January 1998)
  - Making sound decisions early in the design process - for example on the shape of the building and its rooms, and on the size and position of windows, and the choice of glazing - can reduce energy consumption by up to 50 percent. They can also double daylight levels and avoid...
- - Air filters (AG 8/97)
  - by Pike P (March 1997)
  - Writes for those who specify, select install or maintain filters in building service applications, as well as suppliers of air handling units and filter manufacturers. Writes to enable the reader to specify and select the required type and grade of air filters. Gives guidance...
- - Water reclamation guidance - Design and construction of systems using grey water (TN 6/2002)
  - by Brown R. & Palmer A. (July 2002)
  - Highlights specific issues of concern affecting the design, construction and installation of packaged water reclamation systems using grey water. Aimed at manufacturers, installers and end users of water reclamation systems using grey water. Takes account of information produced...
- - Guidance and the standard specification for thermal imaging of non-electrical building services installations (FMS 6/2000)
  - by Barnard N, BSRIA, Oscar Faber Applied Research & Pearson C C (March 2000)
  - Writes for specifiers such as architects, consultants and building operators. States that thermal imaging has the ability to detect potential faults in non-electrical building services installations which are characterised by temperature anomalies. Presents guidance to aid the...

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