Building services professionals are getting ready for the HVAC show Manchester HEVAR which offers CPD seminars, live product demos, exhibition stands and debate on hot issues including the government's Feed-In-Tariffs.
Whether or not the government should allow air source heat pumps to be installed in the UK without planning permission being sought, is the focus of a government consultation which ends on February 9.
The UK government has today released details of its Feed-In Tariff (FIT) scheme which from April 1, pays those installing small-scale low carbon technologies for the electricity they produce.
A petition urging the Scottish government to follow Westminster by introducing a boiler scrappage scheme in Scotland, has been posted by SNIPEF (Scottish & Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation).
The dangers posed by working at heights are back in the spotlight following the successful prosecution of a Scottish construction firm for failing to protect a worker. Bob Towse, head of technical and safety at the HVCA, looks at the implications.
"Train the bosses or otherwise companies do not operate as efficiently as they should. I should have thought this was a given but it seems not, especially in building services" says Paul Braithwaite, editor of Heating and Ventilating Review.
Do you expect employees to be "economical with the truth" to help to safeguard the company in this recession? Fergal Dowling, head of employment law at Irwin Mitchell, outlines the problems associated with employee stress.
Calor's bulk market manager, Laura Luty, looks at ways for contractors to maximise new opportunities as well as teaming up with suppliers who give something back.
Changes to the Building Regulations are heavily focused on energy efficiency but Bob Towse, head of technical and safety at the HVCA, says safety must not be compromised.
Hoval's new CompactGas welded steel LTHW boiler is the first non-condensing boiler to incorporate the company's internationally patented aluFer® heat exchanger technology to maximise heat exchange efficiencies.
Linear style air diffusers are extremely popular and appear in a variety of forms. In an increasingly style conscious age, and one of ever-increasing choices, a new design always seems fitting particularly when it embodies the latest design technology to both lower cost to customers whilst matching the unit to popular demand.
Mitsubishi Electric has launched three new air conditioning interfaces to cement its position as the manufacturer with the most compatible and comprehensive control product-line up currently available.
Collabor8 (www.collabor8online.co.uk), the recently launched online service for managing project documentation, has now been enhanced with a number of new features. These include upgraded tools for submitting revised documents and drawings to sub-contractors, combined calendars and 'to do' lists for managing project timelines and work schedules - and a 'walkthrough' video demonstrating Collabor8's functionality.
Daikin Europe NV has announced a new series of air cooled chillers for use in comfort and process cooling applications and designed to exceed HVAC industry standards for operating efficiency levels.
Dimplex is improving choices for specifiers of heat pumps, with the recognition under the government's Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) of two of its heat pump models, making them eligible for LCBP2 and CERT funding and assuring installers of the quality and performance of the units.
The extensive range of fan coil units from Dunham Bush includes the innovative Concierge unit, specially designed for hotel rooms, as well as the introduction of EC motor options for the Panther, Leopard, Puma and Jaguar series.
AMTECH Group has launched LUCKINSlive.com, the first ever free online information service for the entire building services industry, comprising mechanical, electrical and plumbing sectors.
Hoval has now extended the capacity of its high-efficiency UltraGas condensing gas boiler range to 1MW. Single UltraGas units now offer capacities from 50kW to 1000kW, while twin UltraGas units offer outputs from 250kW to 2000kW - complete with common flue and optional pipework/header kits.
Kingspan Solar, part of Kingspan Renewables Ltd, will be exhibiting its world-leading solar thermal technology at Ecobuild 2010. Visitors to the show will be able to witness enhancements to its Thermomax vacuum tube collectors, which are now easier to install and deliver even further efficiency as well as consistent top quality performance.
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