If you’re a facilities manager looking to reduce costs, water might not be the first place you look. But here’s the truth: many organisations are losing money every single day through unnoticed leaks, wasteful habits and inaccurate assumptions — and the only way to uncover that is by reading the water meter.
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Water leaks are often overlooked in facility management, yet they can silently escalate operational costs and environmental impact. While dramatic pipe bursts are immediately noticeable, it’s the subtle, hidden leaks that frequently go undetected, leading to significant financial losses over time.
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While M&E consultants traditionally focus on the heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems, electrical systems, and more, water conservation is an increasingly important aspect of their responsibilities. This blog explores why M&E consultants should prioritise water-saving initiatives in buildings.
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Water bills are a necessary expense for any business, but have you ever stopped to really examine what you’re being charged for? One of the most overlooked yet significant charges is the surface water drainage fee, which, in some cases, can be significantly higher than expected—especially when combined with highways drainage charges.
Architects, especially those designing commercial buildings, play a pivotal role in ensuring that the structures they create are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient. Among the many considerations that shape the design and function of a building, water saving should be one of the top priorities for architects. In this blog, we’ll explore why this is so critical and how architects can integrate water-saving practices into their designs for commercial buildings.
The United Kingdom is renowned for having some of the highest-quality tap water globally. The government’s most recent report into UK drinking water quality was published in December 2024 and reports that between 2020 and 2022 99.98% of samples tested met regulatory standards. This means that UK tap water is not only some of the safest in the world but is also the environmentally friendly and economically beneficial choice for organisations.
Kimberley Turnbull – Water Efficiency NHH Manager at Southern Water – talks about Southern Water’s Business Partnership Fund and the experience of working with partners such as Ecoprod on delivering projects as part of this fund.
