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We didn’t make a big fuss when our new website went live and we filled it with lots of interesting relevant content, but thanks to Google, we recently received an enquiry from a someone that searched for ‘server room air conditioning’. Fortunately, it’s not just something we do, but something we do well and onRead more

I recently had a long conversation on the phone with an angry and frustrated project manager working for a construction company. Not because of anything we’d done wrong, but in the hope we might be able to help. It turns out, one of our customers had recommended us to a construction company that needed immediateRead more

A significant proportion of the work we undertake here at Holborn, is the design, installation and maintenance of precision air conditioning systems. These not only regulate humidity and temperature, down to the last tenth of a degree, but filter particulates out of the air too. Particulate matter in the air is receiving a lot ofRead more

As a business Holborn Projects, works largely with close control air-conditioning and cooling for large data centres, where the maintenance of a predictable, cool temperature is all that matters. Draughts are largely irrelevant. However, when we work on commercial air conditioning systems, typically keeping office environments a bearable 15-16 degrees in summer, draughts can beRead more

As a business, I’m glad to report Holborn Projects is doing well, with plenty of work for our core skills of close-control air conditioning and our less well-known power upgrade work. As with many aspects of engineering, we spend a lot of time scoping, specifying, pricing and planning work, before we arrive on site withRead more

In recent weeks, there’s been lots of focus in the news about tackling air quality issues, and what measures we must put into place to achieve clean air zones in certain parts of the UK. With new reports highlighting the need to reduce pollution levels, particularly in cities, the spotlight is on Diesel-powered vehicles andRead more

In our last blog we looked at the law on temperatures for working environments, thermal comfort and the productivity boost offered by an office deemed comfortable for the majority of workers. Now we’ll look in more depth at a few ways the installation of a new heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system will benefit yourRead more

The well-being of employees is becoming ever more important as organisations strive for productivity and efficiency improvements, without impacting the work-life balance. The office environment is receiving increasing attention, with care given to seating, lighting, opening hours, access to break-out areas, fruit, water and even happiness managers. But what about the temperature? While installing airRead more

Although the British summer has been its usual unpredictable self, it appears we might be in for a sustained hot spell, with Mediterranean temperatures promised in the weeks ahead. It’s great for families on holiday or anyone with access to their own pool, but for workers across the country, it will probably create an uncomfortableRead more

Despite everything you may have read in recent months, I don’t believe air condition is sexist. If you didn’t catch the debate, the highlights are that a recent report by researchers at Maastricht University Medical Centre claims air conditioning may be too cold for modern offices and in particular the women that work in them.Read more