The Building Tech Cast

Before adding a solar panel installation (PV installation) to an existing system, it is important to first inspect the current installation. This ensures that everything complies with the applicable standards, such as NEN 1010. During the inspection, the capacity, short-circuit current and voltage increase of the installation are examined. During the installation, all components, such as PV panels...

A discussion on a proposal for a European Directive amending Directive 2014/32/EU (MID) on measuring instruments. The amendments include the extension of the scope to new measuring instruments, such as electric vehicle charging equipment and compressor gas dispensers, and improved essential requirements for existing instruments such as gas and electricity meters, to accommodate technological progr...

The report "Smart with Power for Green Growth" advises the Dutch Minister of Climate and Green Growth on tackling persistent grid congestion. The report identifies eight key recommendations to increase flexibility, including expanding energy hubs, improving transparency on the network, optimizing grid load, and concluding congestion deals with various sectors. In addition, concrete solutions are p...

The UAV-GC 2025 implements important changes that revise the responsibilities and interactions between clients and contractors. The emphasis is on proactive behavior and constant communication. Procedures for changes have been streamlined, with the possibility for contractors to start before full agreement on the consequences. There is a new liability regime, including provisions for intellectual...

NPR 1014 is a Dutch code of practice that provides additional information and explanations to the international standard NEN-EN-IEC 62305 series for lightning protection. The guideline, written in Dutch, focuses on the Dutch practical situation, in particular on the use of meshed external lightning protection. The document specifies details on the design, installation and inspection of lightning p...

The Intergas whitepaper describes the Intergas Xtend hybrid heat pump, which in most cases does not require a buffer tank for efficient heating. Research with data from more than a thousand installations and R&D tests show that a sufficiently large installation (minimum 30 litres, 8.5 litres/minute flow) functions without a buffer tank. A buffer tank can even reduce the efficiency. However, a...

A podcast with various aspects of legionella prevention in drinking water installations, ranging from design and construction to management and maintenance. The thermal management concept is crucial, whereby the water temperature must be at least 60°C to kill legionella. Preventing hotspots and correctly dimensioning pipes are essential to avoid stagnant water. The choice of materials is also impo...

The ADAC has conducted research into energy losses when charging electric cars. This research shows that losses can amount to up to 30%, depending on the charging method. When using a standard power socket, losses can amount to up to 24%, while a specially constructed charging box (wall box) can reduce losses to below 10%. The study emphasises the importance of using efficient charging equipment a...

An analysis of General Members Meetings of various cooperative associations that manage wind turbines. The minutes describe the current state of affairs of the wind turbines, including financial performance, the energy market, maintenance plans and the future of the windmills.

This Dutch guide helps organisations make decisions about outsourcing asset management activities. The guide, based on ISO 55000 guidelines, provides a framework for considering outsourcing, how to enter into contracts and how to assess the risks and opportunities of outsourcing. The guide also includes examples of different scenarios for outsourcing asset management activities.

The EN ISO 52120-1 standard, which replaces the old EN 15232-1 standard, focuses on the classification and assessment of building automation. The standard defines a catalogue of possible functions and functionality levels for building automation systems and introduces efficiency classes to assess the performance of these systems. The efficiency classes are linked to the achieved functionality leve...

A case study investigating the coupling of two European energy performance of buildings standards, EN ISO 52016-1 and EN 16798-7. The study focuses on the calculation of natural ventilation through open windows and its influence on the energy needs for heating and cooling, as well as on the indoor temperature of a typical detached house.

This podcast announces the formation of a new ISO working group aimed at developing a standard for “Data from Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps for Energy Efficiency Simulation of Building Systems”.

ISSO Publication 115, entitled "Design requirements for building management systems", deals with the design requirements for building management systems (BMS). The aim of the publication is to create a clear and detailed set of requirements that can be used during the programming and design phase of a BMS.

The resources describe the PGS guidance for lithium energy storage systems, which was developed to manage the risks of these systems. The guidance explains how to apply a risk approach to identify scenarios and then formulate targets and measures to limit these risks. Different types of energy storage systems are described, with specific scenarios and measures developed for each type. The guidance...

Discussing the ISSO 100 to ISSO 107. The three pillars of Sustainable Management and Maintenance (D&M) are Technology, Management and Perception, and all three are essential for an optimally functioning and sustainable building.

A model for systematically describing the operation of a climate control system, particularly with regard to its automation. The model, called the 'model for functional design', serves as a basis for communication between mechanical designers and automation designers. The publication aims to promote effective cooperation between both parties by defining a standardised approach for describing the a...

Skills mapping for circular construction looks at the skills needed for circular construction in the construction sector. Analyse the skills gap between current and future skill levels and develop a framework for circular economy interventions in the construction value chain. This framework, based on Circle Economy’s Key Elements of the Circular Economy framework, identifies the roles and skills n...

Analyzing seven projects that provide a framework for digital skills and Building Information Modeling (BIM) in this context of sustainable buildings. The projects, such as BIMcert, BIMzeED and Net-UBIEP, focus on identifying skills gaps and creating learning modules to bridge the gap between current knowledge and the required competences for energy-efficient construction using BIM. The report exa...

The Built Environment Quality Assurance Model (MKGO) is a comprehensive guideline that proposes a new digital model for assuring the quality of buildings and installations throughout their entire life cycle. It describes the structure of the model, including the different phases, tasks and roles involved, with the aim of promoting digitalisation in the construction sector and creating a future-pro...

Skills mapping for the energy transition of the built environment analyses the skills needed in the construction chain to realize the energy transition. The skills mapping methodology to map the skills gaps, leading to recommendations for training and development. The report emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary skills, the growing role of data and AI in the energy transition, and the importan...