Why Every Building Services Project Should Start with a Feasibility Study
A feasibility study prevents future issues and rising costs. If you manage building projects, you’ll know, changes 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 systems can’t handle […]
MEP Design Complete for Zoe’s Place as Build Progresses
Pettit Singleton Associates has completed this hospice MEP design for a new build 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 MEP design for the new Zoe’s Place baby hospice in […]
Healthcare Estates 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
You’ve Got the NHS Funding for EV Charging, 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 […]
Sustainable Living Delivered at Jubilee Gardens Extra Care Residential Development
Leyland, May 2025 – The project team has handed over the newly completed Jubilee Gardens development to South Ribble Borough Council. The council will begin welcoming its first residents this autumn. The £20 million project features 75 one and two-bedroom apartments that blend independent living with accessible care options. Residents will enjoy the community facilities including […]
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 […]