Celebrating our female engineers on International Women in Engineering Day
International Women in Engineering Day – We celebrate our very own Kate Martin a Mechanical Engineer at Pettit Singleton Associates.
June 23, 2026
International Women in Engineering Day – We celebrate our very own Kate Martin a Mechanical Engineer at Pettit Singleton Associates.
We’ve recently joined the Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as a Partner Member, and we wanted to take the opportunity to properly introduce ourselves to the local business community.
We recently sat down with one of our T-Level industry placement students to reflect on the time he spent with the PSA team. A hands-on introduction to building services engineering. When Fabian arrived, the work was practical from day
From the Tools to the Drawing Board: Meet Joel Collins One of PSA’s Building Services Engineers based in the Cumbria office. We sat down with Joel for a chat about how he became an electrical design engineer, what he enjoys
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,
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
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
The real cost of not engaging with a building services engineer early in your building project.
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.
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.
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
The recent nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) outbreak in a healthcare facility has highlighted the critical importance of water safety in NHS settings. As an Estates Manager, Head of Estates, or Authorised Person within an NHS Trust, you’re likely reassessing your water
The construction industry is at a critical point where social value is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a fundamental business imperative. At PSA, we’ve always believed that our responsibility extends far beyond delivering exceptional mechanical and electrical engineering services. We’re
As an Authorising Person in healthcare, you bear a significant responsibility for ensuring the compliance of your facility. One critical aspect of this role is thoroughly vetting for contractor competence. You must check the credentials of contractors before allowing them
At PSA, we’re more than just a building services company specialising in mechanical and electrical engineering. We’re a team of professionals who believe in giving back to our community and supporting causes that make a real difference. That’s why we’re
In the complex world of healthcare estates engineering, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency is paramount. At PSA, we understand the critical role that Authorising Engineers (AEs) play in maintaining these standards. Our team have over 30 years of experience in
Our recent charity challenge saw us swap our usual tools for hiking boots as we took on the iconic Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. It’s not every day that you get to climb one of Europe’s tallest rollercoasters, but