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News Archive - July 2022

Radiators work with low temperature systems 26 July 2022

Radiator manufacturer Stelrad is keen to set the record straight when it comes to some 'misconceptions' currently circulating about radiator sizing and compatibility with heat pumps versus the alternative options....


Safety checklist launched to help firms cope with new laws 26 July 2022

A checklist of key actions has been published to help building owners and operators prepare for the radical health and safety changes contained in the Building Safety Act....


Spirotech named as Great Place To Work 26 July 2022

Water treatment specialist Spirotech is once again celebrating after being named a ‘Great Place To Work’ for a second consecutive year....


Winners named at JTL National Apprentice Awards 2022 26 July 2022

JTL, the national training provider for electrical, plumbing and heating apprenticeships, has named Tommy Rice, Alex Jolley and Michelle Robinson as its winners in this year’s National Apprentice of the Year awards, which took place at The Victory ...


Spurs stadium tour is highlight for young enegineers 26 July 2022

The second BCIA Young Engineers Network event took place on 7 July 2022 at the state-of-the-art Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London....


HHIC appoints new chairs for key working groups 26 July 2022

The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) has appointed two new group chairs to help support and promote the sustained growth of the UK domestic heating and hot water industry....


Elon Musk to join IAQ revolution 26 July 2022

The world’s richest man says a system to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) in homes is “on the future product list” for his electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla....


Kensa offers expertise to ensure the UK is heat pump ready 26 July 2022

Ground source specialist, Kensa Group, is supporting four feasibility studies into high-density heat pump deployment across different parts of the UK as part of BEIS’ Heat Pump Ready Programme Stream 1....


Weather turns up heat on building services 20 July 2022

The UK’s record-breaking heatwave has sparked demand for better long-term strategies to improve temperature, humidity, and air quality control in buildings, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)....


Harry Redknapp joins VIPs at Daikin Sustainable Home Centre opening 20 July 2022

A new, state-of-the-art air source heat pump showroom has opened in Bristol to help people across the South West make a confident and successful transition to sustainable home heating....


Worcester Bosch opened its doors for National Manufacturing Day 20 July 2022

Worcester Bosch, the home heating supplier and low carbon innovator, opened the doors of its state-of-the-art facility to the public for National Manufacturing Day....


Trade bodies sound alarm about pre-insulated pipework 20 July 2022

Two leading trade associations have called for more rigorous checks on the fire safety of pre-insulated pipework being installed in buildings....


Ventilation specialist relocates to larger premises 20 July 2022

Commercial and industrial ventilation services expert HAS-Vent has moved to a larger premises in Leeds, to support company growth....


Uponor partnership delivers safe water to villages in India 19 July 2022

Uponor, the energy-efficient heating and cooling systems specialist has partnered with The Raah Foundation to help provide clean water to villages in India....


Fletcher elected BESA President 13 July 2022

Robert (Rab) Fletcher has been elected to serve as President of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) for 2022/23. He succeeds Neil Brackenridge who served a two-year term to help steer BESA through the pandemic.

The new President is mechanical services team manager at Fife Council Building Services. He has more than 30 years’ experience in construction and building services engineering – and describes himself as “a time served plumber”. 


Net Zero commitment gains speed for Nuaire 13 July 2022

Ventilation manufacturer, Nuaire, has unveiled steps to deliver net gain across its business areas and managed spaces, in a bid to build towards a Net Zero emissions target for 2050....


Baxi’s Jeff House takes senior role with HHIC 13 July 2022

Jeff House, head of external affairs at Baxi, has been appointed as the new chair of the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) Policy Group. The HHIC is a member organisation committed to driving, supporting and promoting the sustained growth ...


Aermec’s ready for UKCA compliance 13 July 2022

Aermec S.p.A has secured certification for the new product marking required for the UK well ahead of the deadline. At the end of the year all applicable products will be required to hold the UK Conformity Assessment (UKCA) mark....


Compressor component crucial to solving CCC heat pump sustainability concern 11 July 2022

Heat pump manufacturers should review all system components on existing designs following warnings from the latest Climate Change Committee (CCC) report that the ongoing rollout could increase F-Gas emissions, according to Scottish firm Vert ...


Conference series supports delivering a safer built environment 11 July 2022

CIBSE and the Society of Digital Engineering (SDE) are launching a new series of conferences, providing clarity and a practical understanding of the Building Safety Act and the Golden Thread requirements....


Stiebel Eltron partners with Borussia Dortmund 06 July 2022

Heating manufacturer Stiebel Eltron is the new premium partner of Bundesliga soccer team Borussia Dortmund....


Heating installers split on fitting heat pumps – report 06 July 2022

The transition to low carbon heating is at finely balanced tipping point with installers split on whether they will be installing heat pumps in their customers’ homes....


EUA welcomes a new President and Vice President 04 July 2022

Following the annual general meeting of the trade body, Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), Bob Murray, managing director - Skewb Industry, Communities, and CSR becomes the new President and Martyn Bridges, director of marketing and technical ...


Boiler installation firm approved as Which? Trusted Trader 04 July 2022

The Warrington-based, family-owned company Heatable is now a valued member of Which? Trusted Traders Approved Service Scheme....


Flogas bolsters clean energy proposition with Protech acquisition 04 July 2022

As part of the energy transition to a lower carbon future, off-grid energy solutions provider Flogas Britain, part of DCC plc, has acquired Protech Group – a move seen to significantly strengthens its range of futureproof energy solutions and ...


Likely availability of renewable liquid fuel is good news for home heating 04 July 2022

A major new report has found that the potential availability of Renewable Liquid Fuels (RLFs) in Europe and North America based on projected feedstocks will far outweigh potential demand by 2030....


Whisper Controls expands Ridgespear’s offer to heating industry 04 July 2022

The Exeter-based Ridgespear Group has launched a joint venture to provide its member companies and their customers with expertise in the supply and development of heating controls....


HVAC & Refrigeration Live returns 02 July 2022

Datateam Business Media has announced that HVAC & Refrigeration Live is returning in the spring of 2023 after the pandemic hiatus.

The only dedicated national show in the UK for the HVACR industry, HVAC & Refrigeration Live will be taking place at London Excel on 18 and 19 April 2023.

The event will be packed full of topical seminars and a wide variety of exhibitors. Visitors can expect to meet familiar faces as well as new companies from around the world who are keen to make deals within the post-Brexit UK. The two-day show will culminate in the prestigious ACR News Awards on the evening of 19 April.