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Why to consider RESET Accredited monitors

As smart building software providers and system integrators, it’s crucial to stay ahead of the curve by adopting the most future-proof technologies available. Among these,…
What are Volatile Organic Compounds

What are Volatile Organic Compounds and why to monitor them

The article was originally published in 2021 and updated on 14th Feb 2024. Lots of factors play a part in the indoor air quality (IAQ)…
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Types of smart building sensor and how they work

The world of smart building sensors can be a confusing one. There are lots of different options out there and there’s a whole lot of…
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How energy monitoring can help commercial landlords with their EPC rating

The regulations governing Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating are under constant scrutiny. There is now greater emphasis than ever on landlords to ensure their buildings…
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Smart sensors for monitoring machine energy use

Understanding how machines are using – and wasting – energy can help organisations to deliver substantial energy and cost savings. An organisation’s equipment needs to…

5 big reasons why businesses should pay attention to air quality

How clean is the air inside your building? The air you’re breathing in right now? While we hear a lot of talk about the effects…

What does the Pressac Smart Gateway do?

The smart gateway receives data from Pressac sensors, formats it appropriately, and hands it over to the management software, on premises or in the cloud.…
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Building and asset monitoring sensors

How can simple building and asset monitoring sensors help to manage building use? Smart building sensors can be used to measure energy usage, air quality,…
Benefits of MQTT for smart buildings

The benefits of MQTT for smart buildings

We asked our in-house expert, Chris Green, to lend his voice and explain the concept and benefits of MQTT for smart buildings in an easy-to-digest…
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions: An Introductory Overview of Scope 1, 2, and 3

Reducing Greenhouse gas emissions: the biggest environmental challenge right now Organisations are keen to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for obvious environmental reasons. However, there are…

What is carbon dioxide and why should you care?

What is carbon dioxide? We all know what carbon dioxide is. It’s a trace gas in the atmosphere, it’s what we breathe out and plants…
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Sick Building Syndrome: Everything you need to know

What is Sick Building Syndrome? Sick Building Syndrome is a term used to describe the factors of a working environment, typically an office space, which…