News Archive - August 2016
Apprenticeship levy requires time and care, says BSRIA
30 August 2016
BSRIA says that due time and care should be taken on the delivery and details of the government’s apprenticeship levy.
Cool-Therm initiative provides off-the-shelf chillers
30 August 2016
Cool-Therm is breaking the mould in the UK market by stocking popular models of chiller that can be ordered ‘off-the-shelf’ and delivered to site in a matter of days rather than months.
CIC conference to look at security and the built environment
30 August 2016
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) Yorkshire & Humber Region’s annual conference is entitled ‘Never mind the bollards…Here’s the real impact of security on the built environment’.
IOM3 Training Academy offers aluminium brazing course
30 August 2016
IOM3 Training Academy is offering an Introduction to Aluminium Brazing course on 27th September and 25th October this year.
Airedale expands operations in London with new office opening
30 August 2016
Airedale International Air Conditioning Ltd has moved its regional London office into larger state-of-the-art premises following a very successful year and after outgrowing its previous London base.
Fernox appoints new regional sales manager
30 August 2016
Fernox has appointed Mike Skivington as regional sales manager for the South East.
CHP – a healthy return on investment?
26 August 2016
Senertec has welcomed a report from the Sustainable Development Unit (SDU) for NHS England and Public Health England that shows switching to Combined Heat and Power (CHP) is likely to save the NHS £26.4 million a year.
ICOM and OFTEC offer new training opportunities
24 August 2016
ICOM Energy Association and OFTEC have been working closely to develop an assessed course (OFT10-201) covering the servicing and commissioning of two and three stage oil-fired pressure jet burners connected to space and water heating appliances.
SkillFRIDGE: last regional heat takes place today
24 August 2016
Designed to test students studying up to Level 3 in the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump (RACHP) sectors, the national SkillFRIDGE competition is well underway.
QRL launches campaign for radiator energy labelling
24 August 2016
British manufacturer QRL Radiator Group has launched a campaign for the introduction of an energy labelling system for radiators – similar to the one used for boilers, renewables, hot water cylinders and other household essentials.
BSRIA publishes Indoor Air Quality topic guide
24 August 2016
BSRIA has launched its new topic guide on the subject of ‘indoor air quality’ (IAQ).
Trainees who go above and beyond
23 August 2016
Entries for The HVR Awards 2016 are now closed, except for the Customer Service Person and Trainee of the Year categories.
OFTEC highlights Consumer Contracts Regulations
23 August 2016
OFTEC is urging technicians to make sure they fully understand UK regulations covering contracts made with customers and to put measures in place to protect their businesses from liability and potential financial loss.
BSRIA recruits new principal consultant - residential
23 August 2016
BSRIA has appointed Tassos Kougionis as its new principal consultant – residential in its Sustainable Construction Group.
Under the spotlight: 'Customer Service Person of the Year' sponsor - Combat HVAC Ltd
22 August 2016
Following huge industry demand, organiser Datateam Business Media has extended the entry deadline for this year's HVR Awards to the 31st August.
REHAU now taking bookings for district heating workshops
22 August 2016
REHAU has announced the upcoming schedule for its popular District Heating Workshops, which are designed to help system designers and contractors maximise the efficiency and cost effectiveness of their district heating schemes.
Klima-Therm and LH launch new websites to support K-Turbo
22 August 2016
Klima-Therm and LH plc have unveiled new websites as part of strategic growth plans and to support the launch of the new K-Turbo second generation Tubocor chiller.
Vaillant supports Derby Homes initiative
22 August 2016
Vaillant, the heating and hot water manufacturer, recently joined forces with Derby Homes and Derby City Council to clean up residential streets.
Dates for the diary
22 August 2016
The HVAC & Refrigeration Show will take place from 23-25 January at London’s ExCeL
BSRIA responds to A Level results
22 August 2016
Following the publication of this year’s A Level results on 18th August, BSRIA has underlined the importance of qualifications for ‘the industry workforce of tomorrow’.
Employers to get 90% of apprentice funding
22 August 2016
The government has sought to dampen speculation about the future of funding for apprenticeships by publishing new proposals that would see £2.5 billion invested in apprenticeship training by 2020.
Airedale Group announces new UK MD
22 August 2016
British cooling specialist Airedale International, part of the Modine Group, has announced that Tony Cole will succeed Clive Parkman as UK managing director for the Airedale Group.
Merriott announces three new appointments
22 August 2016
Merriott, the commercial heating specialist, has appointed three new recruits.
REHAU makes senior appointment
22 August 2016
REHAU has announced a senior appointment in its Building Solutions division which includes its district heating, renewable energy, underfloor heating and cable management products.
ADEY boosts sales team
22 August 2016
ADEY Professional Heating Solutions has further bolstered its UK sales operation with two new appointments.
Poor air quality has a negative impact on office workers
18 August 2016
According to a new survey, indoor air pollution is prevalent in work places across Britain, potentially causing long-term health problems.
Host confirmed for the HVR Awards 2016
17 August 2016
Organiser Datateam Business Media is excited to announce that the HVR Awards 2016 will be hosted by stand-up comedian and writer, Bob Mills.
Nominate your Customer Service Person of the Year
16 August 2016
Entries for The HVR Awards 2016 are now closed, except for the Customer Service Person and Trainee of the Year categories.
Axair Fans increases company portfolio
15 August 2016
Following on from the success and growth of Axair Fans UK Limited, the Axair group has added Axair Refrigeration to its portfolio.
Daikin celebrates 10th anniversary of Altherma heat pump
15 August 2016
In 2006, Daikin launched its first Altherma heat pump and over the last decade more than 350,000 people have chosen to install it.
Gilberts helps keep Google cool
15 August 2016
Gilberts (Blackpool) has helped Google to keep its London operation and workforce comfortable.
BSRIA appoints new USA sales executive
15 August 2016
BSRIA has appointed Paul Ihn as its new sales executive for its BSRIA Inc USA operation, with immediate effect.
Samaritans highlights ‘forgotten’ health and safety issue
15 August 2016
Suicide kills six times as many construction workers as falling from heights, according to mental health volunteers.Mental health charity, The Samaritans, told a seminar hosted and organised ...
SEC Group calls for PM to raise productivity levels
15 August 2016
Leading construction body, the Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group, has written to the Prime Minister seeking confirmation that construction is within the remit of the new Economic and Industrial Strategy Cabinet Committee.
Gree supplies equipment for Rio Olympics
15 August 2016
Gree was awarded ‘Supplier’ status for the Rio Olympic Games after winning several air conditioning contracts for competition venues and supporting facilities.
Trade associations launch Brexit survey
15 August 2016
A major new survey on the impact of Brexit on the building services engineering (BSE) sector has been launched by the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA), the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and leading Scottish electrical trade body SELECT.
SkillFRIDGE: just one more regional heat to go
15 August 2016
With two regional SkillFRIDGE heats now completed, there is just one more to go before the final which takes place at The Skills Show this October.
Judging categories closed, but you can still nominate
15 August 2016
Entries for The HVR Awards 2016 are now closed, except for the Customer Service Person and Trainee of the Year categories.
Rinnai UK boosts training opportunities
10 August 2016
Rinnai UK has added more dates to its 2016 training programme to cater for the increasing number of engineers and specifiers turning on to the energy saving benefits of gas fired continuous flow water heaters.
Switch2Energy launches free guide to community heating
10 August 2016
Switch2Energy, the community heating specialist, has published a free guide on how to design and implement heat networks around the needs of residents.
Built environment professions work together on Brexit
10 August 2016
On 3rd August BSRIA attended a meeting held by members of the Construction Industry Council (CIC) to discuss the opportunities and challenges posed by Brexit for the built environment professions and the potential added value of working collaboratively to maximise opportunities and deal collectively with the challenges.
BCIA elects new vice president
09 August 2016
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has elected Jon Belfield, managing director of InTandem Systems, as its new vice president.
Bitzer hosts training for Airedale engineers
09 August 2016
Bitzer UK has hosted a three-day training programme for engineers and service staff from Airedale International Air Conditioning Ltd.
New speakers join line up for the Building Services Summit 2016
09 August 2016
A number of new speakers have been announced for the Building Services Summit 2016.
BSRIA responds to APPG report on Quality of New Built Housing in England
08 August 2016
BSRIA has responded to the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Excellence in the Built Environment report: Commission of Inquiry into the Quality of New Built Housing in England.
ADEY secures BIM Level 2 compliance
08 August 2016
ADEY Professional Heating Solutions has secured BIM (Building Information Modelling) Level 2 compliance across its range of commercial magnetic filters and says it is the HVAC industry’s first water treatment company to do so.
New faces at Alpha
03 August 2016
Alpha Heating Innovation has added to its technical sales team with three appointments.
Mansfield Pollard MD joins board of Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership
02 August 2016
The Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced the appointment of Joanna Robinson – managing director of Bradford manufacturing company Mansfield Pollard – to its board.
Daikin UK's Tuesday Tasters
02 August 2016
Daikin UK is inviting heating installers to “Tuesday Taster” sessions held at its nationwide training centres, to discover the benefits of installing renewable air source heat pumps.
Altecnic raises funds for a worthy cause
02 August 2016
A Stafford-based company has helped raise more than £1,700 for one of Staffordshire's best loved charities.
Adey takes step ahead with BIM
01 August 2016
ADEY Professional Heating Solutions has secured BIM (Building Information Modelling) Level 2 compliance across its range of commercial magnetic filters.
Rinnai invests in London and south east
01 August 2016
Rinnai, the manufacturing supplier of high efficiency continuous flow hot water heating and delivery units, has announced a major investment in London and the South East with the formation of a dedicated sales team covering the whole region.
BSRIA workplace and environmental seminars staged to highlight H&S regulations
01 August 2016
BSRIA recently staged two one day dust monitoring seminars which covered the workplace as well as the external environment and gave insights into compliance with H&S regulations and legislation, alongside solutions for day-to-day applications.