Our world is becoming increasingly reliant on internet access – from day-to-day activities, work, travel and communication to banking, manufacturing and building automation, almost everything we do requires an internet connection. But what does this have to do with water? Researchers at Imperial College London found that every gigabyte (GB) of data we consume has […]
WCS’ e-book explains how continuous monitoring helps HVAC Continuous closed system monitoring is a holistic and technology-driven approach to HVAC system management in commercial systems, including hospitals, healthcare facilities, data centres, public sector building, MOD sites and universities, colleges and schools. Rather than using water samples to look for evidence of corrosion, real-time monitoring systems […]
Guardian Water Treatment has launched BG50i, an intelligent monitoring and water treatment package designed to help responsible parties; such as Facilities Managers and maintenance teams; meet the requirements of the latest version of BSRIA’s Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems – BG 50/2021. Since BG 50 was last published in 2013, significant changes […]
Guardian Water Treatment has welcomed the latest version of BSRIA’s Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems – BG50/2021, which for the first time acknowledges dissolved oxygen (DO) as one of the key contributing factors to corrosion in closed systems and specifies real-time monitoring technology as a mitigating factor. The second edition of the […]
Essential building services are incredibly complex and require a wide variety of contractors and sub-contractors to ensure buildings are operating and performing to the highest standards. When things go wrong, FMs often end up bearing the brunt – and the cost – of putting things right, even though the cause of the problem occurred prior […]
Data is an inescapable factor of modern life. With our phones becoming increasingly ‘smart’, Internet of Things (IoT) enabling automated building operation and unprecedented developments in AI, demand for data centre capacity is on a consistent upwards trajectory. These essential powerhouses of modern life consume huge amounts of energy and water during the cooling process […]
The WCS Group, of which Guardian is a proud member, has achieved Silver Level (Established) Investors in People (IIP) status; a fantastic achievement for the fast-growing business which has managed to successfully navigate the challenges of integrating multiple companies and their cultures within its expanding Group structure. IIP accreditation demonstrates an organisations commitment to staff […]
Heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in commercial premises provide essential building services, ensuring that indoor environments are fit-for-purpose – from office buildings to leisure facilities, industrial facilities to processing plants and most importantly, mission critical sites such as data centres and hospitals. However, these vital services come at a price. HVAC often accounts […]
Closed heating and cooling systems are essential for the efficient operation of HVAC plants. However, these complex systems are often neglected, leading to costly downtime, replacement and litigation. When things go wrong, traditional methods of testing and treatment are often impractical. Access may be limited to outside of working hours and there’s a risk of […]
Introducing the new Head of Guardian Water Treatment, Toby Hunt. Mr Hunt joined the company in 2016 and has been integral the Guardian’s recent successes, following its acquisition by WCS Group and integration into the Marlowe Critical Services Group. In his new role, Mr Hunt will retain a strong working relationship with former Guardian Water […]
