News

March 2025

• BSRIA launches dynamic new look

  The UK’s most progressive building services professional body announces a complete brand overhaul – including a new name that reflects its evolving focus

• Press Release: BSRIA strengthens market intelligence division with key appointment

  BSRIA, the global provider of research, testing and consultancy services for the building services sector, has appointed Lisa Wiltshire to lead its rapidly growing Market Intelligence division.

February 2025

• TG 26 Mould in Buildings - Webinar

  Our exclusive webinar with Dr Yasemin Aktas (UCL), Spyros Efthymiopoulos (UCL) and David Bleicher (BSRIA) aims to give you an outline of the content in TG 26 and the impact of mould in buildings.

• Multiplex – BSRIA Case Study

  BSRIA (Building Services Research and Intelligence Association), was selected to deliver a bespoke mechanical and electrical building services training programme.

• RED Engineering Design - BSRIA Case Study

  The training programme was designed to cover both fundamental and advanced concepts, enabling engineers to build a strong foundation while equipping them with cutting-edge knowledge.

• Southern European Condensing Units market update

  BSRIA continue to track the evolution of commercial refrigeration unit markets and have added reports for Italy and Spain, based on its 2024 research, to the existing portfolio of Condensing Units North American and UK market analysis.

• Data centres top the list of growth opportunities for BACS market

  BSRIA’s latest World Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) report comprises in-depth studies of USA, Canada, Scandinavia, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Australia, China, and South East Asia, as well as a world overview covering 16 individual countries and regional groupings.

• BSRIA HVAC 2032 Study

  Explore BSRIAs long term study on European heating markets as we look forward to the HVAC markets in 2032.

• European Air Conditioning Market Update

  Latest research conducted by BSRIA on the European Air Conditioning markets revealed how volatile markets have become in response to a variety of conflicting factors driving and pushing back sales.

• Market Intelligence - Global HVAC and BACS markets webinar

  Explore global trends and directionality of the HVAC and BACS markets with expert guidance and insight from our Market Intelligence team.

January 2025

• New Year, new look for BSRIA

  BSRIA unveils Phase 1 of our newly retrofitted state-of-the-art BSRIA House in Bracknell

December 2024

• BSRIA's new test standard - BTS 4/2024

  BG 65, Floor Plenum Airtightness, has now been superseded by BTS 4/2024, Airtightness Testing of Raised Access Plenum Floors.

• "Not just waiting for Net Zero, but driving it”: Key takeaways from the BSRIA Briefing

  Last week, professionals from across the construction and building services industry gathered at the 2024 BSRIA Briefing.

November 2024

• Bridging the Retrofit Knowledge Gap: A Critical Step Towards Energy Efficiency

  BSRIA recently conducted a study of British homeowners, tenants and construction professionals on their understanding of retrofit revealing a significant gap in understanding when it comes to retrofitting buildings.

• BSRIA is attending the 2025 AHR Expo in Orlando

  BSRIA is attending the 2025 AHR Expo in Orlando

• World Ventil8 Day - Maximising Effective Ventilation – Clean Air Must Be a Right, Not a Chance Encounter

  The quality of the air we breathe within our homes, workplaces, and schools is essential to our health, well-being, and productivity. Explore why air quality matters and what you can do to improve it.

July 2024

• Good Potential for AC Growth in Latin America despite challenges ahead

  While Latin America is at a crossroads economically as a result of the strong US economy and the slowdown in Chinese growth, the potential in the Air Conditioning industry remains strong as international and domestic investments fuel the demand.

• Refrigeration markets: UK, North America, and Mexico – updates on Condensing Units

  The refrigeration market stands at a pivotal moment, driven by a confluence of technological advancements, stringent regulatory standards, and an ever-increasing global demand for efficient cooling solutions.

• The global cabling market declined in 2023 due to overstocking and macro-economic factors

  The structured cabling market decreased by almost 6% in 2023 to USD 6.98 bn, after a rise of 4% in 2022 and 16% in 2021. The supply issues and shortage of materials experienced in most markets in 2021 and 2022, impacted sales for the first half of 2023.

• The Booming Business of Breathing Healthy Air

  According to recent studies, we spend 90% of our time indoors, in buildings. The Covid-19 pandemic has heightened the public’s awareness and shone a light on respiratory health. Consumers are increasingly more aware of risks associated with poor indoor air quality and are actively seeking effective solutions.

• Boilers face significant challenges but adapt to sustain for longer

  The global boiler market is navigating a complex landscape of economic, regulatory, and technological factors. Its future will depend on its ability to adapt to these evolving conditions and embrace new technologies while balancing cost-effectiveness and sustainability.

June 2024

• Celebrating World Environment Day: BSRIA's Commitment to Sustainability and Net Zero

  World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5th, is a global platform for raising awareness and taking action on pressing environmental issues. BSRIA is proud to highlight our comprehensive suite of services designed to support the journey towards net zero and a more sustainable built environment.

• BSRIA Briefing 2024 - Sustainable Futures: Redefining Retrofit for Net Zero Living

  BSRIA Briefing 2024, is to take place on November 22, 2024, at the esteemed Brewery in London. This year's event, themed "Sustainable Futures: Redefining Retrofit for Net Zero Living," promises to be a pivotal moment for the industry as it addresses sustainable solutions in building design and operation.

May 2024

• Press Release: BSRIA announces Lisa Ashworth as new CEO

  BSRIA, the research and information membership body for the built environment, has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Ashworth, who is tasked with furthering BSRIA’s impressive growth ambitions.

• BSRIA Collaborates to Establish Common Definition of "Statutory" in Workplace and Facilities Management

  BSRIA is pleased to announce its role in a major collaborative effort to establish a standard definition of "statutory" within the workplace and facilities management (WFM) sector.

April 2024

• New Building Regulations Guidance: The Second Staircase

  Since the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, numerous changes have been made to Building Regulations and the wider legislative framework for fire safety in buildings.

• New research on global water heating market is available from BSRIA now

  The global water heating market comprising of traditional electric and gas water heaters as well as various types of storage cylinders exceeds 100 million units sold each year.

• Global BACS Market - Exceptional demand for analytics and optimisation

  The global Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) product market grew by nearly 6% in 2023 to reach USD 7.1 billion. However, the market continues to show wide variations between individual countries, even within the same region.

• Global heat pump market slow but progressing in 2023

  The global market for hydronic heat pumps has grown modestly by 1% in 2023.The top performers from the last couple of years fared less well in 2023. China, which accounts for the largest share of the global hydronic heat pump market, remained subdued and did not grow.

• World Air Conditioning Market Insights 2023: Regional Trends and Dynamics

  The global AC market has been growing continually over the last decade, posting a healthy compound annual growth of some 7%. 2023 has followed the trend and the global sales of all AC units increased 5% from 2022 in value terms.