PSA Appointed to Lancashire County Council’s Mechanical and Electrical Design Consultancy Framework
Lancashire-based building services consultancy PSA has been appointed to the Lancashire County Council Mechanical and Electrical Design Consultancy Services framework, continuing a working relationship spanning two decades. PSA, a specialist mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering consultancy based in the North West, has secured a place on the new four-year framework following a competitive tendering process. […]
PSA Reinstated to RISE Construction Framework, Reaffirming Commitment to Social Value
PSA (Pettit Singleton Associates), one of the North West’s leading Building Services Engineering and Sustainability Consultancies, announces its successful reappointment to the RISE Construction Framework, marking a significant milestone in the company’s procurement journey and a powerful endorsement of its enduring commitment to social value. Having held a place on the previous iteration of the […]
Why Every Building Services Project Should Start with a Feasibility Study
If you manage a hospital estate, university campus, school or manufacturing facility, you’ll know this already, changes to building services get expensive once work starts on site. The typical scenario when a building services feasibility study isn’t done first: a decision is made, a contractor is appointed, work starts…and then the surprises begin. The existing […]
Zoe’s Place Liverpool: Design Complete as Build Moves Forward
Pettit Singleton Associates has completed the technical design for a new baby and children’s hospice in Liverpool, a project that has been a proud moment for everyone involved at PSA. Image courtesy of BCA Landscape Architect PSA has completed RIBA Stage 4 detailed design for the new Zoe’s Place baby hospice in Liverpool, and main […]
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 […]
