News Archive - March 2015
ADEY announces senior level appointments
30 March 2015
Rapidly growing ADEY Professional Heating Solutions has announced ambitious expansion plans and bolstered its Board of Directors to deliver continuing growth in the UK and Europe.
Ideal Commercial Boilers at The Building Centre
30 March 2015
Ideal Commercial Boilers hosted a special event to launch the new range of Logic Heat Interface Units (HIUs) at The Building Centre in London on 11 March.
Roadshows to help installers with ErP regulations
30 March 2015
Plumb and Parts Center have linked up with key heating manufacturers to help installers understand the new EU regulations and the implications for their businesses.
ELCO UK introduces CIBSE-approved CPD
30 March 2015
ELCO UK has developed a new CIBSE-approved CPD to help building services engineers better understand how to integrate CHP, condensing boilers and heat pumps.
Calorex boosts sales team
30 March 2015
Calorex has recruited Simon Groombridge as its new UK sales manager.
Third round of funds now allocated, says DECC
26 March 2015
DECC has announced that the £70 million available through the recent third release of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) has now been fully allocated.
CIC announces new BIM2050 Group members
26 March 2015
The new members of the Construction Industry Council’s (CIC) BIM2050 Group met each other and some of the outgoing group members for the first time yesterday, at an event that marked the start of the new group’s two-year tenure.
TROX makes two senior appointments
26 March 2015
TROX UK has appointed two senior technical staff.
Vent-Axia named a Business Superbrand
26 March 2015
Vent-Axia has been ranked as a UK Business (B2B) Superbrand for 2015.
Award-winning poster campaign translated
26 March 2015
An internationally acclaimed, award-winning poster campaign extolling the too often overlooked virtues and benefits of refrigeration and cooling technology is in the process of being translated into other languages.
DECC announces £25m Central Heating Fund
26 March 2015
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey has announced that local authorities can now apply for a share of a £25m Central Heating Fund.
Mansfield Pollard welcomes local MP
25 March 2015
Bradford MP, David Ward, has visited air management expert Mansfield Pollard to help promote its successful apprenticeship programme, marking National Apprenticeship Week and the 2.1 million new apprenticeships created since 2010.
BRE Academy collaborates with Alpin
25 March 2015
The BRE Academy, a leading provider of training for the built environment, has agreed a new partnership with global sustainable built-asset consultancy Alpin.
Riello to continue CIBSE-accredited CPD courses for 2015
24 March 2015
n response to growing demand, Riello has announced that it will continue its free CIBSE-accredited CPD courses through 2015.
B&ES North West helps local school
24 March 2015
Members of the Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES) North West Region have donated £4,500 to Manchester’s Middleton Parish School.
CIBSE publishes new edition of environmental design guide
24 March 2015
Now its eighth edition, CIBSE Guide A: Environmental Design continues to exist as the authoritative reference source for designers and installers of building services, particularly low energy and environmentally sustainable buildings.
Devon heating upgrade scheme wins award recognition
23 March 2015
Kensa Heat Pumps and Westward Housing Group have won the South West Regional Project of the Year at the recent Regional Green Deal & ECO Awards in Exeter for their innovative heating upgrade scheme in Holsworthy, Devon.
Devon landlord prosecuted by HSE
23 March 2015
The Health and Safety Executive has prosecuted a Torquay landlord who illegally carried out annual gas safety checks at his properties despite not being a registered gas engineer.
SenerTec supports sustainable energy showcase
20 March 2015
SenerTec has been raising awareness of the benefits of combined heat and power (CHP), by supporting a sustainable energy showcase in Solihull attended by the Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change, the Rt Hon Edward Davey MP.
Viessmann increases turnover by four per cent
20 March 2015
The Viessmann Group, the heating, cooling and air-conditioning technology specialist, generated a turnover of around 2.2 billion euros in 2014. That equates to a four per cent increase over the previous year.
Hamworthy Heating launches new website
20 March 2015
Commercial heating and hot water specialist Hamworthy Heating has launched a new website giving improved access to technical product information.
Report looks at bridging the energy performance gap
19 March 2015
A new report produced by the BRE Trust and the Energy Services and Technology Association aims to help facilities managers and building operators bridge the energy performance gap in their building portfolio, so consumption and costs can be reduced for business benefit.
Powrmatic appoints general manager
19 March 2015
Powrmatic has announced the appointment of Adrian Walker in the newly created role of general manager.
Travis Perkins’ merchant brands hone heating and plumbing offer
19 March 2015
Travis Perkins Group’s plumbing and heating division has announced a major programme that is transforming the way its two merchant brands, City Plumbing Supplies (CPS) and Plumbing Trade Supplies (PTS), serve customers.
Demand Logic, Enistic and Max Fordham shortlisted for Ashden Awards
18 March 2015
Energy use intelligence experts Demand Logic and Enistic and building services engineers Max Fordham have all been shortlisted for the 2015 Ashden Awards.
Construction key for economic growth, CIC says
18 March 2015
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) says construction is a key engine for UK economic growth and is pushing this message to the Government in its election briefing published today.
JG Speedfit wins two Wolseley awards
18 March 2015
JG Speedfit has won two Wolseley Supplier of the Year Awards - Plumb Center (Pipe, Valves, Fittings) and bcg Distribution – for the second consecutive year.
Worcester, Bosch opens new distribution centre
17 March 2015
Worcester, Bosch Group was joined by local MP, Robin Walker on 13 March to officially open the doors of its new £9m Bosch Distribution Centre, located on Wainright Road, Warndon, in Worcester.
Heatrae Sadia achieves international energy standard
17 March 2015
Heatrae Sadia has bolstered its commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability after achieving ISO 50001 standard for managing its energy use across its business operations and product portfolio.
ELCO reports successful ISH show
17 March 2015
ISH 2015, held in Frankfurt, Germany, proved to be a hugely successful exhibition for ELCO.
REHAU staff in world record skydiving attempt for charity
17 March 2015
An intrepid group from REHAU have accepted an invitation from the Underfloor Heating Manufacturers Association to take to the skies in June as part of a world record skydiving attempt.
Mansfield Pollard appoints technical sales manager
17 March 2015
Air management and acoustic control specialist Mansfield Pollard has strengthened its team with the appointment of a technical sales manager.
OFTEC says more support needed for installers to comply with Directive
17 March 2015
OFTEC is calling on installers to ensure that they are fully prepared for the new EU energy efficiency regulations which come into force in September or risk legal action.
Pipework training standards get government approval
16 March 2015
New standards which future apprentices in the pipefitting trades will be expected to achieve by the end of their training have gained ministerial approval.
Fernox announces training dates
16 March 2015
Fernox has announced new training dates and venues for 2015.
CDL opens new air conditioning training centre
16 March 2015
Toshiba distributor Cool Designs Ltd (CDL) has opened a new air conditioning training centre in Glasgow, to serve installers north of the border.
B&ES appoints regional manager
12 March 2015
The Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES) has appointed Sophie Cox as regional manager for South West London and Wessex, with immediate effect.
Daikin opens new £1.1m Woking training centre
12 March 2015
Daikin UK has opened a new national training and technology centre in Woking, Surrey, which offers opportunities for hands-on training using the latest technologies.
Airedale joins consortium bidding for funding under AMSCI
12 March 2015
Airedale International is among 22 companies selected for their ‘best-in class’ credentials to form a partnership in a collaborative bid for funding under the Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative (AMSCI).
UK manufacturing gets £22m boost
11 March 2015
Hamworthy Heating is one of 22 ‘best in class’ consortium partners working with global engineering and construction company Laing O’Rourke to help accelerate new house building technology in the UK.
BSRIA launches new guide
11 March 2015
BSRIA has published a new guide in a joint venture with the B&ES and CIBSE.
Industry experts join forces to influence UK energy legislation
10 March 2015
Energy consultancy Carbon2018 held its inaugural Energy Legislation Forum last week, bringing together senior executives from energy, property, facilities management and finance to discuss, debate and influence energy legislation in the UK.
DECC allocates extra £3m to boost low carbon heating
10 March 2015
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced today (10 March) that an extra £3m of funding to set up heat networks is being awarded to 55 local authorities in England and Wales.
B&ES North West celebrates its best young talent
10 March 2015
This year’s North West Training Awards were presented during the annual ball organised by the North West Region of the Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES) at the Imperial Hotel in Blackpool.
Changes to ErP Directive on agenda at The ACR Show
09 March 2015
Taking place in Hall 9 at the NEC Birmingham from 16 – 18 February 2016, The ACR Show, organised by Datateam Business Media, will embrace the heating and ventilation sectors for the first time, making it a must-attend event for anyone who needs to get the most up to date information on the how the most recent and upcoming changes to the Energy Related Products Directive (ErP) will affect the m&e markets.
Mansfield Pollard MD wins award
09 March 2015
Mansfield Pollard’s managing director, Joanna Robinson, has been named ‘Woman of the Year’, Medium Sized Business, at this year’s Barclays Yorkshire Women in Business Awards.
Worcester, Bosch Group responds to new NHS guidelines
09 March 2015
Worcester, Bosch Group’s head of external and governmental affairs, Neil Schofield, attended the launch of new NHS guidelines on 5 March announced by The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) as a representative of the UK heating industry and a member of the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC).
BREEAM Awards 2015 celebrate world class sustainable buildings
09 March 2015
Some of the best performing buildings assessed under sustainable buildings standard BREEAM, were recognised at the annual BREEAM awards celebration hosted by TV architect Charlie Luxton in London on 3 March.
AMP Air receives long-service award from Toshiba
09 March 2015
AMP Air has been recognised by Toshiba as one of its most successful and long-standing air conditioning distributors.
Cool-Therm focuses on health and safety
09 March 2015
Cool-Therm is updating its employees’ health and safety knowledge as part of a company-wide training initiative.
Remeha Commercial offers new free training courses
09 March 2015
Remeha Commercial has expanded its range of training courses to include free introductory courses for apprentice heating engineers and free CPD sessions for consultants and specifiers at its dedicated training facility in Wokingham.
Kensa launches first fully funded ground source heat pump offer
09 March 2015
Kensa Heat Pumps is to offer free ground source heat pumps to 500 homes across the UK.
Geberit and Twyford appoint new MD
09 March 2015
On 3 February Geberit announced the fulfilment of all conditions for the acquisition of the Sanitec Group.
T&S Heating completes mbo
09 March 2015
Heating and Plumbing specialist T&S Heating has completed a management buyout with the help of a £200,000 invoice discounting line from Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance.
ISH to host 2,400 exhibitors
06 March 2015
ISH, the world trade fair (10 - 14 March) for the the water and energy sectors will welcome over 2,400 exhibitors from over 50 countries when it opens in Frankfurt am Main.
Potterton Commercial appoints new sales director
06 March 2015
Potterton Commercial has expanded its team with the addition of Neville Small as sales director. Neville has worked in the heating industry for 30 years, spending the last seven with Baxi Commercial.
Senertec team strengthened with appointment of new general manager
06 March 2015
SenerTec has bolstered its team of specialists with the appointment of Gary Stoddart as its new general manager. Gary has spent the last 30 years at Baxi Commercial, joining the company as a Commercial Service Engineer in 1985.
Andrews Water Heaters appoints new sales director
06 March 2015
Adding to the company’s growing team of experts, Andrews Water Heaters has appointed a new sales director. Chris Meir has worked in the industry since 2002, having previously worked at Lochinvar for three years and, most recently, Remeha Commercial.
New look for Baxi Commercial
05 March 2015
Baxi Commercial has re-launched under three distinct brands: Potterton Commercial, Andrews Water Heaters and combined heat and power (CHP) specialist SenerTec.
Kitchen fitter fined for breaching gas safety regulations
05 March 2015
A self-employed kitchen fitter from Tyneside has been sentenced for putting the lives of homeowners at risk after falsely claiming to be Gas Safe refgistered.
DECC announces third release of GDHIF
04 March 2015
The Department of Energy and Cimate Change (DECC) has announced that the third release of its Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) worth up to £70 million will take place on 16 March.
Riello supports local cancer care expansion
04 March 2015
Riello has donated £2,500 to the Macmillan Woodlands Centre at Hinchingbrooke Hospital near Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire.
Klima-Therm secures two distribution agreements
04 March 2015
Klima-Therm, the growing chiller and air conditioning specialist, has been appointed UK distributor for Chinese manufacturer Gree’s range of centrifugal chillers.
B&ES appoints new head of regional management
04 March 2015
The B&ES (Building & Engineering Services Association) has appointed Tim Acland to the new post of head of regional management, as part of its commitment to improve and enhance its service to members.
Building firm fined after blocking flue
03 March 2015
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has prosecuted building firm Topflite (North West) Ltd after a pregnant woman and her husband showed signs of carbon monoxide poisoning at their home in Kirkby.
BSRIA launches new Legionnaires’ Disease risk assessment guide
03 March 2015
BSRIA has recently revised its publications concerning legionella control and has launched Legionnaires’ Disease – Risk Assessment (BG57/2015).
Fernox appoints new North West business development manager
02 March 2015
Fernox has appointed Mike Bradley as its new business development manager in the North West region.
Businesses urged to lead the way in securing a sustainable future
02 March 2015
A parliamentary enquiry into sustainable business practice has recommended that multinational organisations should be leading the way in promoting sustainability, from board level engagement, through the business and their supply chains.
Vaillant launches e-learning platform
02 March 2015
Vaillant has launched a new, interactive online learning platform aimed at installers looking to stay abreast of the latest installation methods and heating technologies.
Wolseley UK backs National Apprenticeship Week
02 March 2015
Wolseley UK is supporting National Apprenticeship Week with the extension of its flagship apprenticeship scheme.
Pink Training Academy invites prospective students
02 March 2015
Last summer Hull manufacturer Ideal Boilers and Derby-based Pink Plumbing joined forces to develop a local specialised training academy for women in the plumbing and heating industry.
Bosch launches new CIBSE accredited district heating training course
02 March 2015
Bosch Commercial and Industrial Heating has gained a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) approval by CIBSE for its Introduction to District Heating training programme.
Danfoss offers free training in heating controls
02 March 2015
Danfoss is offering free local training in domestic heating controls for heating installers.
NAPIT urges installers to capitalise on RHI opportunities
02 March 2015
NAPIT (the National Association for Professional Inspectors and Testers) is advising installers to take advantage of the industry growth generated through the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).
Ecobuild 2015 starts tomorrow
02 March 2015
Ecobuild 2015 starts tomorrow (3 March) and installers can get a preview of some of the new products in a handy pocket guide to the latest products and solutions set to showcase at the event called NEW@ECOBUILD.
ACR News Awards 2015: winners announced
02 March 2015
This year’s ACR News Awards took place on 26 February at The Brewery in London.
B&ES skills development team welcomes new recruit
02 March 2015
The Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES) has appointed Lindsay Gillespie to the new position of standards development and policy co-ordinator – skills, boosting its employment affairs and skills team.