It is safe to say we are all starting to become a little more environmentally conscious these days. Going green is simple and we can help show you how! Here at MCBS our team of engineers can make decisions and actions on-site with you to avoid wasting any resource. We work hard in training our people and researching the market to deliver alternative solutions, products, and methods for optimum results. Below are some of the simple changes we can advise install and maintain to future-proof your organisation.  

Our project: Hitchin Boys School, Performing Arts Block

Did you know LED lighting typically uses more than 75% less energy? It is today’s most energy-efficient and durable lighting technology. As soon as a current passes through LED fittings, light is given off immediately meaning far less waste in wasted energy and a reduction in heat gain. Most importantly they last much longer! Lasting for up to 10 years in some cases. Our lighting design and installation service looks at each project in detail, delivering aesthetically pleasing and fit for purpose lighting schemes to suit the environment, minimise energy consumption and comply with the latest building regulations whilst also considering your day-to-day operational needs.

Lighting does more than illuminate a room. It can set the mood and ambience, boost productivity whilst lowering carbon emissions and can be financially beneficial. How is this achieved you wonder? Sensors and controllers.

Motion sensors activate lights through the detection of an individual entering a room and deactivate when movement is no longer detected. In addition, it can even be configured to absence detection where the lights are activated by a switch upon entering the room, and automatically switch off when no movement is detected. Light sensors detect how much artificial light is needed to brighten the space by measuring the brilliance of natural daylight. Furthermore, lighting control panels are fabricated to blend in as seamlessly as possible with the design and layout of your organisation. As a result, giving only you the control to manage the on/off schedule of your lights, which can be overridden when required. 

The presence of comfortable light levels is essential for everyone. Adding daylight dimming to your architectural scheme could save you up to 98% more energy which could mean up to 10% off your energy bill. Comfortable lighting can enhance, morale and provide a more effective learning and training, whilst improving the ambience of a room. In addition to this the presence of daylight dimming has shown to increase work productivity up to 15%.  

Our project: Ingrebourne Golf Club

There are multiple reasons as to why solar energy is growing in demand, not just because of its energy saving advantage or financial benefits, but because of the positive environmental impacts solar energy brings. For example, using solar reduces our dependence on non-renewable resources of energy such as fossil fuels. Consequently, having a significant negative impact on our environment and the air we breathe. Converting to solar energy will not only reduce these harmful emissions but influence others to be more environmentally friendly and convert them to using solar too perhaps.

Whether you are a school, healthcare facility or business, we can provide you the solutions to save energy more efficiently without thought. Our specialist design and commissioning service empowers organisations who want to invest in growth to have the resilience to build and upgrade their electrical infrastructure now and for the future.