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News Archive - October 2019

Vent-Axia's Knowledge Hub app 30 October 2019

Vent-Axia’s new app provides comprehensive product information at the touch of a button. The innovative Knowledge Hub app should both improve customer service and reduce Vent-Axia’s environmental impact....


Fujitsu races to support UK cycling team 30 October 2019

As well as being a UK cycle racing team, Arctic Aircon Racing Team stand out from the crowd by excelling in multiple cycling disciplines....


Asthma campaigner calls for building ‘safe havens’ campaign 29 October 2019

The mother of a young girl who died from an asthma attack linked to air pollution is to demand action from the building engineering sector and politicians at an industry conference in November....


The HVR Awards 2019 winners revealed 25 October 2019

In the prestigious setting of London’s Tower Hotel, the HVR Awards crowned another batch of leading companies and professionals as champions in front of an esteemed audience of key industry figures. Celebrating its landmark 10th anniversary, the ...


Lack of training could damage relationships with loyal HVACR workforce 24 October 2019

According to research from specialist recruitment consultancy, WR HVACR, just 39 per cent of professionals working within the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) sector believe they have the opportunity to develop ...


Welsh construction industry urges national assembly to end retention abuse 23 October 2019

Three of the lead organisations representing construction in Wales - Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group Wales/Cymru, Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Cymru and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) - recently participated in an oral ...


Polypipe sitting pretty as Knights’ shorts sponsor 23 October 2019

Polypipe Building Products is reaffirming its support of community sport by sponsoring Doncaster Knights....


Vent-Axia named a Business Superbrand 22 October 2019

Vent-Axia has been named in the UK Business Superbrand list for 2019. The award follows independent research commissioned by The Centre for Brand Analysis (TCBA) which identifies the UK’s Superbrands in an annual league table....


Discover latest changes to heat network regulations 22 October 2019

The latest updates to the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations will be explained at Switch2 Energy's breakfast seminar road show this November in London and Leeds....


HPA to launch ‘Roadmap’ and vision for the future 21 October 2019

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has an event at Westminster for the launch of its ‘Roadmap’ document outlining the heat pump industry’s vision for how the deployment of heat pumps can scale up to meet net zero by 2050....


Cundall and AECOM lead the field in Young Engineers Awards 17 October 2019

Laura Luckhurst of Cundall has been named as the CIBSE ASHRAE Graduate of the Year 2019 and AECOM as the CIBSE Employer of the Year....


Thermatic is a carbon hero 17 October 2019

Thermatic, a building engineering services company that works across the UK and Ireland founded in 1971, has been awarded the Manchester Carbon Hero Award for of its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint....


A1 cashes in over the summer holidays 17 October 2019

Over a six-week period A1 Flue Systems has completed projects totalling £850,000 by installing flue and chimney systems during the school summer holidays....


The fuel poor at risk with policy advances 17 October 2019

OFTEC has submitted its response to government’s recent Fuel Poverty Strategy for England consultation outlining how fuel poor households should not be denied the opportunity to benefit from the cheapest heating systems to install and run....


Rinnai CPD now fully approved by CIBSE 17 October 2019

Rinnai’s CPD courses on continuous flow hot water delivery units and systems have now been fully approved by the Chartered Institute of Building Service Engineers (CIBSE)....


Future Gas report is a wake up call to government 17 October 2019

The Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) says the scale of heat decarbonisation should not be underestimated and the Future Gas report – ‘Uncomfortable Home Truths: why Britain urgently needs a low carbon heat strategy'- is a wakeup call to ...


Fujitsu event at Manchester City 17 October 2019

On Wednesday November 13, Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK will be hosting an event at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.


Is it good enough? Vaillant comments on the Part L consultation 17 October 2019

Earlier this month the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government published a consultation on The Future Homes Standard: changes to Part L (conservation of fuel and power) and Part F (ventilation) of the Building Regulations for new ...


Toshiba and Cornwall explain the benefits of heat pumps 17 October 2019

Toshiba and Cornwall New Energy worked together at a recent event for industry practitioners to highlight the benefits of using air-source heat pumps for low carbon, renewable heating for businesses and homes....


Local MP visits Hounsfield Boilers 16 October 2019

Hounsfield Boilers recently welcomed Dr Dan Poulter MP to its Needham Market factory. The MP went on a tour of the factory and took part in a discussion on how boiler manufacturers can reduce their carbon footprint....


Rinnai strengthens technical service team 16 October 2019

Rinnai has appointed Danny Madagwa to the post of applications engineer within the technical service department....


MP’s call for green heat roadmap by 2020 16 October 2019

A new report launched by the minister for Climate Change, Lord Duncan, yesterday called for an urgent Green Heat Roadmap by 2020. The study by UK think-tank Policy Connect warns that the UK will miss its 2050 net-zero climate target “unless radical ...


BESA says Queen’s Speech misses mark on late payment 15 October 2019

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed several positive initiatives for the construction industry announced by Her Majesty today as part of the Government’s proposed legislative agenda, but expressed disappointment that a ...


Exide’s solar partnership in Spain 14 October 2019

Exide Technologies has announced a major new solar installation to power its factory at San Esteban de Gormaz in Soria, Spain. The installation will enable Exide to draw much of its power from renewable sources at the site, leading to large ...


Mitsubishi supports demand for energy efficient buildings 14 October 2019

Mitsubishi Electric has opened a London office along with a specialist team dedicated to delivering energy efficient HVAC solutions in the capital....


Spirotech develops bespoke range in partnership with Grundfos 10 October 2019

Spirotech has forged a partnership with Grundfos that will enable this g pump manufacturer to offer a bespoke range of fluid conditioning systems specially developed for larger commercial projects....


Nibe has new logistics partner 10 October 2019

Nibe going to be making a significant market expansion and has appointed a new logistics partner to support its future growth....


Coolair Equipment sponsor Timperley Hockey Club 10 October 2019

Coolair Equipment have renewed sponsorship with Timperley Hockey Club for a third year running....


Mates in Mind calls for immediate action to improve workplace mental health 10 October 2019

A recent survey that showed six out of 10 workers in construction have suffered mental ill-health because of their work. Following this, coinciding today with Mental Health Awareness Day, the charity Mates in Mind, is calling on industry leaders and ...


Vent-Axia’s acoustic solution shortlisted in HVR Awards 2019 10 October 2019

Vent-Axia has been shortlisted in the Commercial/Industrial Ventilation Product of The Year category in the HVR Awards 2019. The Vent-Axia Acoustic Solution aims to lead the way in quiet living....


Conference to focus on ‘pivotal’ HIU performance 10 October 2019

Heat Interface Units (HIUs) will play a pivotal role in the UK’s journey to a low carbon economy, according to industry experts....


Too hot or too cold? Building managers can't get it right 10 October 2019

Finding the right temperature for offices in October is difficult with 45 per cent of office workers complaining that it’s either too hot or cold. 


NIBE welcomes Future Homes Standard Consultation 10 October 2019

NIBE Energy Systems has welcomed a consultation, which ensures that the 2020 Building Regulations change lays the groundwork for the introduction of the Future Homes Standard in 2025.


HHIC launch updated Benchmark checklist 07 October 2019

The Heating and Hot water Industry Council (HHIC) in partnership with boiler manufacturers, installers and representatives from across the supply chain have revisited the Benchmark scheme and updated the commissioning checklist, to take it into 2020 ...


Fernox employee celebrates 20 years with the company 07 October 2019

Ernie McDonald, general manager at Fernox, has recently celebrated his 20th year with Fernox. Mr McDonald has worked for more than 35 years in the water treatment industry, becoming a well-known and well-respected figurehead....


Ideal Boilers develops compliant flue solution 07 October 2019

Following recent changes to building regulations, Ideal Boilers believes it has become the first major manufacturer to develop a fully compliant gas boiler flue system....


Filtermist business restructure to deliver 'clean air' solutions 07 October 2019

Filtermist International has restructured its UK business operations to ensure it delivers a single-source solution for customers looking for cleaner, safer and more productive work environments....


Fresh approach from new HIES appointment 07 October 2019

QA Scheme Support Services (QASSS), which operates the HIES membership scheme, has recently appointed Ciarán Harkin as its new managing director, bringing with him a determination to support renewables installers and make consumer protection work ...


Builder-turned-entrepreneur to launch Buildiro 02 October 2019

A mobile app for materials procurement which solves the key challenge of knowing stock availability, thereby eliminating time spent driving to merchants to source items has been launched.


Rexel selects EIC as chosen charity 01 October 2019

Rexel UK will be aiming to raise tens of thousands for its newly announced official charity partner, the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) in the first few months of the partnership....


BSRIA study shows US industrial refrigeration market worth $2Billion 01 October 2019

Demand for industrial refrigeration systems in the USA fuelled by market drivers such as US tax cuts, increasing population and increase in industrial construction, particularly the cold storage and warehouse segments, resulted in the market being ...


Bitzer inaugurates new HQ 01 October 2019

Bitzer celebrates 85 years of business with the opening of its new headquarters in Sindelfingen....


Rinnai user-specific training courses 01 October 2019

Rinnai UK has implemented a series of training modules which are specifically designed to engage with heating engineers & contractors. The courses are all aimed at objectively showing the energy saving benefits of gas fired continuous flow hot ...


Business leader calls for political unity 01 October 2019

The president of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has said it was time for “less politicking and more leadership” as the ongoing economic uncertainty caused by Brexit and the recent uproar in Parliament was causing “severe damage”...


Tim Hopkinson elected to BuildUK board 01 October 2019

Former BESA president, Tim Hopkinson, was recently elected to the board of BuildUK – the representative body for construction clients, main contractors and SMEs....


Domus appoints national specification sales manager 01 October 2019

Domus Ventilation has further expanded its specification team with the appointment of John Tilburn as specification sales manager. Mr Tilburn will be focussed on providing specification support and driving sales in the residential sector across ...