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News Archive - May 2019

Aermec boosts sales team 30 May 2019

Aermec UK has strengthened its sales team with three new appointments as part of the company’s expansion strategy, which has gained strong momentum in the UK and Europe....


Double appointment at Ideal Commercial 30 May 2019

Ideal Commercial Boilers has appointed Lorraine McFadden as business development manager for Scotland, and Peter Breeze as business development manager for the West Midlands and Mid Wales....


Aggreko publishes decentralised energy report 30 May 2019

Energy security and cost concerns are highlighted as key barriers for UK industry to realise the benefits of decentralised energy, according to a report recently released by Aggreko....


Adveco appoints UK sales manager 29 May 2019

Commercial heating and hot water specialist Adveco has appointed Greg Brushett as UK sales manager, responsible for all Adveco and A.O. Smith Water Heaters product and system sales....


Ridgespear to tackle Three Peaks Challenge 29 May 2019

A team from the Exeter-based parent company of three well-known underfloor heating brands are to take on the Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for a medical charity following the death of a colleague’s mother....


Albion Valves expands horizons 29 May 2019

Albion Valves (UK), a leading supplier of valves to the UK industrial and building services markets, has opened a sister company, Albion Valves (International)....


The HVR Awards are heating up: will you be in the running? 29 May 2019

With the entry stage of the competition now in full swing, the contest is set to be fiercer than ever and it’s not too late to put your business in the running....


Buildings Performance Institute Europe releases EPBD guide 23 May 2019

The Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE) has released its guide on the implementation of the amended Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) (2018/844), in which EU member states agreed an objective to minimise CO2 emissions from ...


New national account manager at Stiebel Eltron 23 May 2019

Heating products manufacturer Stiebel Eltron UK has expanded its team with the appointment of Paul Quinn as national account manager....


Flogas to offset 2019 emissions 23 May 2019

Leading liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplier Flogas Britain has announced that it will offset its 2019 carbon emissions, as it unveils its 2040 Vision plans to build a lower carbon future for off-grid homes and businesses across the UK....


Helen Bray takes helm at EUA 23 May 2019

The Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) has welcomed its second female president, Helen Bray....


BSRIA air con study shows uptake of connectivity 23 May 2019

The recently published BSRIA market intelligence study on global air conditioning (AC) revealed that the market continued to show growth in 2018....


Brymec appoints business development director 23 May 2019

Andy Lenton has been appointed business development director of leading building services component supplier Brymec....


Gilberts expands building services expertise 23 May 2019

Product knowledge enhanced by practical expertise is now available to air movement specialists in the south as a result of changes at leading independent air movement specialist Gilberts Blackpool....


J S Wright appoints mechanical project manager 23 May 2019

Leading mechanical and electrical building services provider J S Wright has appointed Terry Anderton as mechanical project manager....


Rehau prepares to host district heating debate 23 May 2019

This June, polymer pipes specialist Rehau is gearing up to host a free to attend event on the trending topic of 4th Generation District Heating. The event, '4th Generation - The Hot Debate' will bring together six expert speakers from across the ...


HETAS highlights importance of clean dry woodfuel 23 May 2019

New research commissioned by Global Action Plan (GAP) and undertaken by the National Air Quality Testing Services (NAQTS) has reported that household activities are causing findings of ultrafine particle pollution levels to be higher inside homes ...


Vattenfall front runner on low carbon district heating contract 16 May 2019

Vattenfall, the Swedish energy group, has been selected as the preferred partner to deliver the district heating infrastructure for Argent Related and Barnet Council’s 180-acre development of Brent Cross South in Barnet, North London....


Vaillant chosen for large-scale almshouse refurb 16 May 2019

Vaillant, in partnership with Cornerstone housing association, has aided in the refurbishment of 44 almshouses in Exeter by specifying new heating systems for each unit. The project saw the manufacturer supplying its ultra-efficient combi boilers in ...


FläktGroup issues illegal smoke damper warning 16 May 2019

Smoke dampers play an important role by stopping smoke from leaking as part of an extraction system. However, FläktGroup, a leading provider of air management solutions, reveals that, in many cases, the mandatory standard for smoke dampers is being ...


Dame Kelly Holmes is BSRIA Briefing speaker 16 May 2019

BSRIA is staging its fourth flagship Soft Landings conference: Quality and performance – two sides of the same coin. The conference will take place on Friday June 14, hosted by Arup....


Obituary: Graham Manly 16 May 2019

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has paid tribute to its former president Graham Manly OBE....


LCL achieves ISO 9001 16 May 2019

Logic Certification Ltd (LCL) has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, further establishing it as a leader in its field....


BCIA Awards winners revealed 16 May 2019

The winners of the 2019 Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) Awards were announced at an exclusive ceremony and gala dinner on May 9 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole....


BESA backs zero carbon goals 16 May 2019

The government should adopt the ambitious zero carbon targets recommended by an influential parliamentary committee, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)....


Heat networks the answer for urban housing emissions 09 May 2019

Switch2 Energy says heat networks are the logical choice for greener high density housing developments, in order to meet ambitious emissions reduction targets....


Urgent upskilling needed to meet 2050 net zero target 09 May 2019

On May 2 the Committee on Climate Change released its report, Net Zero: The UK’s contribution to stopping global warming. Mark Wilkins, head of training and external affairs for Vaillant, says that while many of the recommendations put forward ...


Brymec appoints business development director 09 May 2019

Building services supplier Brymec has appointed Peter Grierson as business development director....


Jim Pridham becomes ECA president 09 May 2019

Businessman and electrical engineer Jim Pridham of JR Pridham Services has become president of the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA)....


Signs of weakness in UK construction 09 May 2019

The construction industry experienced a mixed quarter for products sales, output and new orders in the opening three months of 2019, according to a quarterly survey of the supply chain’s product manufacturers, contractors, civil engineers and SME ...


LG hires new training manager 09 May 2019

Ricky Sethi has joined LG as its new training manager for the UK and Nordic regions....


Fernox launches Water Quality Test app 09 May 2019

Fernox has introduced the Fernox Water Quality Test app, aimed at streamlining its laboratory postal sampling service and making it easier for installers to submit test samples and access their results quickly through their mobile....


New vice president at BPF Pipes Group 09 May 2019

Rehau’s Steve Richmond, head of marketing and technical for the Building Solutions division, has been appointed vice president of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Pipes Group....


Airtech provides solution for landlords 08 May 2019

The dangerous impact of poor indoor air quality (IAQ) on our health is now well established, with condensation, mould and the use of household products all adding up to create an unhealthy living environment....


NIBE MD is vice chair of HPA 08 May 2019

UK managing director of NIBE Energy Systems, Phil Hurley, has been appointed as vice chair of the Heat Pump Association (HPA)....


BG Energy Solutions opens London office 08 May 2019

BG Energy Solutions (BGES), one of the UK’s leading independent BMS and energy management companies, has strengthened its national presence with the opening of a new office in London....


Zero carbon building plan launched in Parliament 08 May 2019

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has delivered a framework for the UK construction and property industry to transition new and existing buildings to becoming net zero carbon by 2050, to meet the ambitions of the Paris Climate Agreement....


Fujitsu offers new partner schemes 02 May 2019

Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has launched two new partner schemes, effective from May 1 2019, providing comprehensive training programmes with extended periods of product warranty and further support services for Fujitsu customers....


EOGB introduces extended warranty on biogreen oil hose 02 May 2019

Burner manufacturer EOGB Energy Products has announced the introduction of an extended warranty on its range of biogreen long-life flexible oil hoses for domestic oil burners....


J S Wright apprentice wins training award 02 May 2019

An apprentice design engineer with mechanical and electrical services specialist J S Wright has won a major award for his outstanding commitment to training....


SEC Group calls for action on insolvencies 02 May 2019

In the wake of the recent insolvency statistics published by ONS, the Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group has called for urgent action on measures to tighten payment security....


SBS Oldham to hold open day 02 May 2019

Smith Brothers Oldham is inviting customers to its open day on May 10 to celebrate the official relocation of the branch....


APPGEBE launches seventh inquiry 01 May 2019

The All Party Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the Built Environment (APPGEBE) has commenced its seventh inquiry, which will look at how the recruitment and retention of more women in construction might help to ameliorate the industry’s skills ...


Upton boiler recognised at SEAI Awards 01 May 2019

Leading manufacturers from Ireland and the rest of Europe assembled at the two-day SEAI Energy Show in Dublin, where Hamworthy Heating’s Irish distributor Hevac accepted the distinction ‘Commended’ at this year’s SEAI Awards for Hamworthy’s Upton ...


Rinnai offers free training 01 May 2019

Rinnai is now offering free training courses to any installer or contractor who wants to extend their business and offer service and maintenance to their customers....


JG Speedfit sponsors superbike team 01 May 2019

JG Speedfit is looking forward to continuing its long involvement with the British Superbike Championship – and in particular, its ongoing sponsorship of the current title-holding team....