Powrmatic Ltd

Decarbonising Large-Scale Buildings with HVAC

This CPD session provides an in-depth exploration of heating and cooling technologies designed for large-scale buildings, covering a wide range of solutions such as Electric heat pumps, gas and oil warm air heaters, radiant heaters, chillers, air rotation technologies, and hybrid gas/electric systems.

Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the principles underlying each technology, with a focus on efficiency, limitations, considerations, and environmental impact. The session emphasises aligning HVAC choices with evolving EPC and MEES regulations, ensuring compliance while optimising performance. Through a detailed analysis of the strengths and challenges of each system, participants will learn how to strategically integrate technologies to meet the unique operational and financial needs of building owners and developers. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped to evaluate HVAC systems based on their ability to enhance indoor air quality, reduce energy consumption, and support sustainability goals. The role of HVAC in achieving ESG objectives will be highlighted, providing practical insights into how these systems contribute to broader environmental and operational success. By exploring the potential synergies among these technologies, participants will discover ways to optimise efficiency and effectiveness in heating and cooling large building spaces, ensuring comfort and sustainability.

Smoke and Natural Ventilation Systems

This presentation offers an in-depth exploration of smoke and natural ventilation systems, highlighting their pivotal role in ensuring indoor air quality, occupant comfort, and safety within various building environments. As buildings face increasing demands for energy efficiency and compliance with stringent safety regulations, understanding the principles and applications of these ventilation systems has never been more critical. Participants will learn how effective ventilation strategies not only facilitate the removal of pollutants and excess heat but also play a vital role in life safety during fire incidents by ensuring safe egress and minimizing smoke inhalation risks. This session combines theoretical concepts with practical insights, providing attendees with the knowledge needed to integrate ventilation solutions effectively into their projects and comply with current building regulations.

Optimising Climate Control in Warehousing & Logistics with Air Rotation

Large and high bay warehouses and logistics facilities face challenges with temperature stratification, energy waste, and frost risks that threaten stock, infrastructure, and insurance compliance. This CPD explores how air rotation systems are transforming climate control in warehousing and logistics. Attendees will learn how high-volume, low-velocity airflow maintains stable temperatures, prevents stratification, safeguards against frost damage, and reduces running costs compared to traditional HVAC. The session covers air rotation principles, design considerations, and comparisons with conventional systems — highlighting reduced ductwork, lower heating demand, simpler installation, and cost savings. Case studies will showcase applications in warehouses, logistics centres, and temperature-critical environments. Finally, the CPD looks ahead at hybrid, electric, and hydrogen-ready systems, showing how air rotation supports energy efficiency, frost protection, compliance, and future Net Zero goals.