Air conditioning for your business
Commercial air conditioning, from the right system to the rules you need to meet. These guides cover the systems used in commercial buildings, advice by sector, and what's involved in planning, installing and maintaining a system.
The basics
How air conditioning works
The principle behind every system.
Read guideSingle-split vs multi-split
The building block that scales up to VRF.
Read guideInverter vs non-inverter
Efficiency, explained.
Read guideEnergy efficiency explained
The ratings that drive running costs.
Read guidekW and BTU explained
The units, and how they convert.
Read guideNoise levels explained
What dB(A) figures mean.
Read guideCommercial system types
Ceiling cassette
Discreet units for offices, shops and more.
Read guideDucted
Concealed, distributed air for whole spaces.
Read guideVRF / VRV
The workhorse for medium-to-large buildings.
Read guidePrecision cooling
SpecialistClose control for server rooms and data centres.
Read guidePackaged and rooftop units
Large industryAll-in-one cooling for single-storey premises.
Read guideChillers and fan coils
Large industryChilled-water systems for large buildings.
Read guideAir conditioning by sector
Offices
Comfort, zoning and productivity.
Read guideRetail
Comfortable customers, discreet kit.
Read guideRestaurants and kitchens
Two climates under one roof.
Read guideServer and comms rooms
Keeping critical equipment cool.
Read guideHotels and hospitality
Per-room control, quiet running.
Read guideGyms
Heat, humidity and fresh air.
Read guideHealthcare and dental
Comfort and air quality.
Read guideWarehouses and industrial
Cooling at scale.
Read guidePlanning your system
Installing, compliance and upkeep
What installation involves
The process, start to finish.
Read guideMaintenance and servicing
And what's required by law.
Read guideF-gas and compliance
Refrigerant rules and leak checks.
Read guideTM44 inspections
The periodic inspection requirement.
Read guideCommercial costs
Budgeting for a commercial system.
Read guideLook something up
Where to start?
For a new project, begin with the commercial heat-load calculation — the foundation of any good system — then explore the system types and your sector guide. The business case helps you weigh the investment.
Know exactly what to ask for
Build a free, impartial plan for your space — the right system, the size each room needs, and what good kit looks like. We don't sell or fit units.