Taking immediate action to refurbish ageing school heating systems is vital to put ‘hard-to-tackle’ educational buildings on the road to the future of heating, according to a new report by Baxi Heating.

The ‘Refurbishment of School Heating Systems’ whitepaper comes on the heels of the UK government’s announcement that it will legislate a new target to reduce emissions by 78% by 2035, as part of a new Sixth Carbon Budget.

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has adopted a new industry agreed prequalification standard that promises to cut expensive and time consuming ‘red tape’ for contractors....

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has released a new technical guide to add to its portfolio of online guides available to download....

Building managers and contractors are being urged to review their smoke ventilation service and maintenance schedules....

Water treatment manufacturer Fernox has strengthened its Research and Product Tech (R&PT) Team with the recent appointment of Amy Witzmann as research and development chemist....

Mitsubishi Electric is hosting a CPD-accredited webinar on renewable commercial heating to coincide with the launch of a new CPD guide on the topic....

A series of webinars focusing on the cool careers that make the world better are coming in June to celebrate World Refrigeration Day, June 26....

Commercial Maintenance Services UK (CMS) has appointed Craig Mclachlan to lead its newly launched air conditioning division....

There has been further positive reaction to the UK government's new emissions target of a 78% cut in emissions by 2035....

Measures to tackle increasingly dangerous levels of air pollution inside buildings must be part of the new air quality laws proposed in a landmark coroner’s report, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)....

Despite their crucial fire safety role, huge numbers of fire and smoke dampers remain untested in thousands of buildings across the UK, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)....

Heat pumps alone will not solve the question of UK domestic heat decarbonisation, and must be supported by a mosaic of heating solutions, including a hydrogen gas network, if the UK is to deliver on its net zero ambition, a new report has revealed.

Published by the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) in partnership with Leeds Beckett University and UK gas distribution networks Cadent, Northern Gas Networks, SGN and Wales & West Utilities, ‘Decarbonising heat in buildings: putting consumers first’ takes a deep dive into UK housing stock old and new.

A major retrofit strategy for existing buildings could be crucial to the Prime Minister’s radical new targets for cutting carbon emissions, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)....

Baxi Heating has welcomed news that the Government has taken on board decarbonisation recommendations made by the Climate Change Committee (CCC)....

MP for Richmond (Yorks) and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, visited renewables training provider, GTEC – a company striving to creating the ‘green' installers needed to meet carbon reduction targets.

At the end of last year, GTEC won a bid to provide heavily discounted training and certification to individuals and companies looking to upskill into heat-based renewables, backed by The Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) through Midlands Energy Hub (MEH).

Temperature control specialist, Aqua, has announced a multimillion pound investment as part of a large-scale growth plan....

Amid the current UK multi-residential development boom, the majority of contractors and consultants claim sustainability will be the most important design issue over the next 10 years, according to an industry report....

Retrofitting heat networks for decarbonisation – at a price customers can afford – will be discussed by Ian Allan, head of market strategy for Switch2 Energy, at The Future of Heat Conference on 12 May 2021....

Toshiba Carrier Air-Conditioning Europe in Gniezno, Poland, has commenced operation and is now manufacturing and shipping products....

The speed of the economic recovery is already revealing cracks in the building services labour market, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).

During a webinar hosted by the Association, recruitment experts warned that without significant investment in upskilling existing workers and adding to the sector’s headcount the industry would struggle to keep pace as the industry bounces back from the pandemic.

Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has announced the promotion of Martyn Ives to distribution sales and technical director. It is the first time in 20 years that a member of the UK team has been promoted to a director role within the organisation....

Baxi has achieved certification for the Baxi 600, Baxi 800 and Baxi Assure ranges of gas boilers to run on a 20% hydrogen blend....

BESA is partnering with the recruitment specialist PRS Recruitment to deliver a new online ‘Jobs Board’ to help members attract new recruits and match skilled people with the right job....

As the UK emerges from lockdown, a ventilation specialist is accelerating calls for a clearer definition of ‘fresh air’, in order to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) in our public buildings....

Heating, cooling and hot water technology provider Bosch Commercial has launched a new online booking system, saving contractors hours when arranging a project consultation call or site visit....

Valve supplier Albion Valves (UK) has appointed Ashley Pellegrina as project coordinator....

Dustcontrol has been officially certified according to ISO 45001 on Occupational Health and Safety, highlighting its commitment to provide a reduced ecological impact and safer working environment....

TF Solutions has become a wholesaler for Mitsubishi Electric’s advanced range of HVAC solutions....

The National Association of Air Duct Specialists (NAADUK) has congratulated Overclean on becoming its first member company to have its technicians achieve the SVQ Units in Ventilation Hygiene....

Spirotech, specialist in solutions for conditioning fluids in HVAC and process installations, has appointed Rob Jacques as UK business director....

Guardian Water Treatment has appointed a new head, Toby Hunt. 

Contractors and design professionals must rethink their approach to supports and fixings to reduce the number of unsafe building services installations, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)....

After marking the anniversary of its first-ever meeting, key members of Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum have revealed their personal highlights of working together for the ever-expanding collective....

The team at Toshiba Carrier UK (TCUK) and its UK sister companies has set a target of running and walking a combined total of 50,000 miles during April as part of a team building and fitness challenge for charity....

CIBSE has announced the appointment of Ruth Carter as chief executive, succeeding Stephen Matthews who retires after 15 years in the role....

Mitsubishi Electric has revealed that its environmental efforts related to supply chains have earned the company selection to the 2020 "Supplier engagement leader board," the CDP’s supplier engagement programme’s highest ranking....

In a new partnership, Haier HVAC Solutions has announced that Hawco Limited is the first of its new UK distributors. Hawco is a UK supplier to the HVACR industry and will sell the complete range of Haier air conditioning products....

Following the announcement that the Green Homes Grant would close to new applications on 31 March, Griff Thomas from GTEC has urged heating installers to look beyond government consumer initiatives and keep faith in renewable technology as the ...

Despite the early closure of the Green Homes Grant, Panasonic Heating & Cooling has confirmed that its Green Homes and Green Install Cashback schemes will continue to provide support ...

As part of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, on 12 April 2021, REHAU will be re-opening its central London Hub located at The Building Centre with a renewed focus on smart technology and its influence on sustainability....

This week BEIS Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Climate Change, Lord Callanan, joined an expert panel to discuss the beginning of the journey to zero emissions, on which the heating industry and its customers are about to embark. The ...

Smith Brothers has introduce the SBS Academy – a Learning Management System (LMS) designed to aid staff members with their personal development and help to enhance their overall knowledge of the business, its systems and product range....