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Water controls guide launched Water controls guide launched 3-Feb-2012
Water controls specialist Honeywell has launched an updated Water Controls Guide for installers.

New operations director for Heatrae Sadia New operations director for Heatrae Sadia 3-Feb-2012
Heatrae Sadia has appointed Jonathan Madden as operations director. He will be responsible for quality, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering and maintenance, plus the safety and environmental requirements of the company.

JCT updates Standard Building Contract 3-Feb-2012
New optional provisions in JCT's Standard Building Contract enable employers to name individual specialists as domestic sub-contractors for identified parts of the works by appropriate entry in the Contract Particulars.

Apprenticeship Week - SummitSkills appeals for employer help find the best 3-Feb-2012
The fifth annual National Apprenticeship Week takes place on 6-10 February and SummitSkills is encouraging employers to mark the week by helping to identify the best of the best apprentices in the building services engineering sector through its Skill M&E competitions.

Huhne to face charges 3-Feb-2012
Energy Secretary Chris Huhne has resigned his job after news emerged that he is to be charged with perverting the course of justice over claims that his wife accepted speeding penalty points on his behalf in 2003.




It's always important that we are correctly understood...
by Ant Wilson

Time to change out of the emperor’s new clothes
by Ian Vallely

Cut to the PV FiT tariff is justified
by Mike Malina

Being Green makes sitting down expensive
by Graham Hendra


The pipes, the pipes are calling... 1-Feb-2012
Uponor has unveiled a new professional fitting system which, it is claimed, will take plumbing to new levels thanks to its ‘Tool Inside’ technology and high pressure joint system. The RTM, or Ring Tension Memory, system is designed to eliminate the need for tools to make quick, safe and professional joints.

Time-saving gas pipe solution 1-Feb-2012
TracPipe is expanding its network of UK stockists in response to installer demand for same-day delivery.

It pays to get into the right groove 1-Feb-2012
Efficiency, speed, maintainability and safety are key considerations in hvac installations. Grooved-end pipe joining technology meets all those requirements, says Andy Carter

Hot tips as fire protection moves up the agenda 1-Feb-2012
With the regulations behind fire protection systems becoming ever more stringent, there really is very little margin for error when it comes to pipe specification, says Simon Spridgeon

Shopping around... 1-Feb-2012
The best sustainability teams in retail comprise a multi-disciplinary mix of skills and experience including renewables


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Therma Com 9-Jan-2012
ThermaCom is the leading independent remanufacture specialist capable of providing mechanical and electrical solutions for any situation found within the building service, or refrigeration industry.

Radiant Heating solutions from HCP 28-Nov-2011
HCP, a division of SAS International, specialises in Radiant Heating solutions; a water-based energy-efficient space-heating alternative to traditional wall-mounted radiators and air-conditioning systems.

Sas International Chilled Ceiling 28-Nov-2011
SAS Coolceil Radiant Chilled Ceilings have emerged as an alternative to traditional air conditioning systems, incorporating a single piece copper element into the rear of a standard ceiling tile.



Ensure complete protection with Solar S1 Concentrate Ensure complete protection with Solar S1 Concentrate 15-Dec-2011
As sales in solar thermal systems continue to soar, leading chemical water treatment manufacturer Fernox has expanded its range of inhibited heat transfer fluids with the new Fernox Solar S1 Concentrate.

Climaveneta's NX compact liquid chillers Climaveneta's NX compact liquid chillers 15-Dec-2011
The NX range of scroll compressor liquid chillers from Climaveneta UK combines excellent energy efficiency with a compact design and a choice of models to suit a range of applications.

Hitachi offers more with Set Free mini Hitachi offers more with Set Free mini 1-Dec-2011
Hitachi Air Conditioning and Refrigeration has extended its range of Set Free mini outdoor units with the introduction of several new models.

Carbon Trust verifies carbon savings using Fernox Protector F1 and Cleaner F3 Carbon Trust verifies carbon savings using Fernox Protector F1 and Cleaner F3 18-Nov-2011
After commissioning an independent report, leading chemical water treatment company Fernox has had the carbon saving results of its products verified by the Carbon Trust.

Recycle and keep warm this winter Recycle and keep warm this winter 18-Nov-2011
When the temperature drops working in a draughty manufacturing facility or workshop can be a very chilly experience, while costing building owners a fortune in heating that doesn't actually keep anyone warm. If this sounds like your business and you have waste wood as a by-product of your operations, then a Fabbri heater from Euroheat could provide the solution.



Birmingham District Energy scheme scoops two prestigious awards Birmingham District Energy scheme scoops two prestigious awards 5-Dec-2011
Birmingham District Energy Company (BDEC) - a partnership comprising Cofely (a GDF SUEZ company), Birmingham City Council, Aston University and Birmingham Children's Hospital - has not only won the Partners in Expert Services Award in the PFM 2011 Awards but was also voted Overall Winner 2011 ('best of the best') by the judges.

Care homes benefit from Polypipe Ventilation Care homes benefit from Polypipe Ventilation 1-Dec-2011
Domus ducting and Silavent Curzon fans from Polypipe Ventilation, manufacturer of market leading, energy-saving domestic and light commercial ventilation systems, have been specified and installed in private sector care homes across the UK by LNT Construction Ltd.

Munters launch Free PsychroApp Munters launch Free PsychroApp 1-Dec-2011
A new calculation tool for fast and accurate humidity calculations to help create optimal climates.

Envirotec's AHU upgrade increases efficiency for Department for Transport Envirotec's AHU upgrade increases efficiency for Department for Transport 2-Nov-2011
Envirotec has supplied new bespoke air handling units (AHUs) and refurbished older units, at Great Minster House, the Department for Transport building in Horseferry Road, London.

SE Controls New Tamperproof Manual Control Point (MCP) SE Controls New Tamperproof Manual Control Point (MCP) 26-Sep-2011
SE Controls' New TAMPERPROOF MANUAL CONTROL POINT (MCP) is the only product available on the market which can deliver the full functionality required of an MCP whilst complying with the imminent EN12101-9 product standard.



SFL Flues & Chimneys at Progetto Fuoco, Verona 2012! SFL Flues & Chimneys at Progetto Fuoco, Verona 2012!
Visit SFL Flues & Chimneys at Progetto Fuoco, Verona on Stand 16a on 22-26th February 2012...

Hamworthy Herz Biomass Boiler Benefits Prestigious Cathedral Hamworthy Herz Biomass Boiler Benefits Prestigious Cathedral
One year on from the installation of a state-of-the-art biomass boiler, the second largest Catholic Cathedral in the UK is already reaping the benefits being delivered by the Hamworthy Heating solution. ...

Climaveneta’s i-Accurate brings efficiency and flexibility to close control Climaveneta’s i-Accurate brings efficiency and flexibility to close control
The latest addition to Climaveneta’s Accurate range of close control air conditioning units is the i-Accurate series of direct expansion inverter compressor models, designed to maximise energy efficiency at partial cooling loads. These partial coolin...

The standard Electrical Panel for AHUs The standard Electrical Panel for AHUs
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TME Recommends New Thermometer Range for Facilities Managers
UK thermometer manufacturer, TM Electronics, has launched a comprehensive Building Management Temperature Range specifically designed for building and facilities Managers. ...

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