Optimising Comfort in Large Facilities: Managing Summer Heat Efficiently

Soaring summer temperatures can place facilities managers in quite a sticky situation. Lingering heat in large buildings can cause discomfort for workers and service users, harming productivity and even posing health risks.

And long periods of hot, dry weather are becoming increasingly common in the UK, making it more important than ever to be ready to tackle the challenges they bring.

The growing problem of heatwaves in the UK

Long spells of high temperatures are becoming increasingly common in the UK, and 2024 was declared the fourth hottest year on record by The Met Office, following 2022, 2023 and 2014.

Heatwaves can pose significant problems for large buildings, including health and safety risks for occupants, equipment failure and reduced productivity – all of which can negatively affect business performance.

What does effective facility management look like in hot weather?

Facilities managers must be prepared and have proactive and reactive processes in place to ensure everything runs smoothly even as the thermometer rises. This includes heatwave response strategies, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems and energy management.

Being prepared can pay dividends. Anticipating problems early helps you put the right processes in place, for example ordering air conditioning equipment in advance avoids the last-minute panic and the increased risk of not being able to secure what you need.

You should:

• Have a comprehensive plan in place on how to deal with extreme weather
• Analyse past data to identify energy usage patterns and resource availability
• Schedule regular building inspections and maintenance to ensure business continuity
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers of HVAC equipment
• Review emergency response procedures and communication strategies

Why choose Andrews Air Conditioning for your climate control needs?

As part of the nation’s most established specialist hire company, Andrews Air Conditioning knows dealing with hot weather conditions requires strategic planning and innovative cooling equipment.

With decades of experience and a vast product range across air conditioning hire, chiller hire and ventilation hire solutions we are extremely well-practiced in assisting clients with planned and emergency cooling requirements.

We understand that effective climate control is a key part of your overall responsibilities, which is why we act quicker than any of our competitors to appease demand.

• Our vast array of cooling and ventilation equipment is available for immediate delivery from branches across the UK, installed and supported by our highly trained teams.
• We are equipped to deliver at the shortest notice, usually within 4 hours of your call, and you can call us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• You’ll always be answered by one of our dedicated and knowledgeable team members, not by a machine.

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Be heatwave ready and keep your operations running smoothly

There is no longer an excuse not to be prepared for inevitable periods of extreme weather during summer and the challenges they bring to facility management. Air conditioning, cooling and ventilation systems are the perfect solution for maintaining optimal temperatures, improving airflow and ensuring comfort for all.

To discover exactly how we can help call now on 0800 211 611 or enquire online.