From Electrician to Engineer: An Apprentice’s path into Building Services Design
From electrician to engineer, read about our trainee electrical engineers path into Building Services, what it’s like to be an engineer and a student and what kinds of things he works on.
Key Insights from IHEEM 2025 – How to Move from Reactive to Strategic Capital and Estate Management
Our team attended the IHEEM conference in Manchester at the end of 2025 and listened to the challenges faced by estates and capital teams within the healthcare industry. This article looks at the key themes that came out of the two-day conference and explores how healthcare teams can move from reactive to strategic management—even when […]
5 questions with…Gary Shaw
5 Questions with Gary Shaw – Building Services Engineer at PSA How did you get into Engineering? I actually left school not knowing what I wanted to do. I thought I wanted to be an architect, so I went to look at some universities. They told me I wasn’t suited to be an architect, but […]
PSA raises over £2k for Preston Youth Zone
The challenge The team at PSA took on the challenge and aced it. 24.3 miles with at least 10 of those being utter torture. There were blisters, chafing, sore feet, sore legs, sore knees, swollen ankles… you name it. For some it was a doddle, but for others the challenge was real. It wasn’t all […]
Avoid costly mistakes by appointing building services engineers early
The real cost of not engaging with a building services engineer early in your building project.
PSA Joins BSI to Strengthen Technical Knowledge Base
Building services specialist PSA has joined the British Standards Institution (BSI) as members, gaining direct access to the latest British Standards and technical guidance to enhance its mechanical and electrical engineering services. The membership represents a significant investment in technical knowledge and professional development, complementing PSA’s existing memberships with BSRIA (Building Services Research and Information […]
NHS Funding for EV Charging: The true electrical costs Trusts must consider
You’ve Got the Funding for your EV Chargers, But Have You Considered the Electrical Requirements? A Critical Guide to EV Charging Infrastructure for NHS Trusts Congratulations – your NHS Trust has secured funding from the NHS ChargePoint Accelerator Scheme. With £8 million distributed across 62 NHS Trusts and around 224 sites, the government’s commitment to […]
Sustainable Living Delivered at Jubilee Gardens Extra Care Development
Leyland, May 2025 – The newly completed Jubilee Gardens, an Extra Care residential development for over 55s in Leyland, has been handed over to South Ribble Borough Council and is due to begin welcoming its first residents this autumn. The £20 million project features 75 one and two-bedroom apartments that successfully blend independent living with […]
5 Questions with…Mick Armstrong
Mick is an Engineering Compliance Manager at PSA Compliance, our specialist division that helps in auditing existing building services and life safety systems, identifying non-compliances, and providing tailored solutions to bring building services and life safety systems up to standard. Mick works closely with our healthcare and housing clients and completes the roles of Authorising […]
From Net-Zero Targets to Real-World Delivery: Introducing the PSA Knowledge Series
Across the UK’s commercial buildings, ambitious net-zero declarations are hitting the harsh realities of implementation. Heat pump sizing for Victorian buildings. Grid connection delays. Embodied carbon in procurement specs. The gap between boardroom targets and plant-room delivery. At PSA’s Net-Zero Forum in July, nearly three-quarters of delegates ranked funding as one of their biggest priorities. […]
