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Water Heating: Hot contractor opportunity

M&E contractors and consultants that can offer water heating solutions as part of the specification process can position themselves as knowledgeable and competitive players in today's difficult market. Nick Taylor outlines the most popular types of water heating solutions.

5 Apr 2011

Water Heating: Suitable case for treatment

Hospitals present particular challenges in terms of water heating, as Ian Vallely discovered.

5 Apr 2011

Water Heating: Integration of solar thermal and gas-fired systems

Careful consideration should be given to the complete water heating system, including the use of traditional fossil-fuel water heaters, says David Pepper

5 Apr 2011

Water Heating: Solar system exploration

The use of water heating / solar packages can help meet the requirements of Part L as well as satisfying the customer's desire to be 'green'. Jon Cockburn explains.

5 Apr 2011

HVAC in Education: Water conditioning boosts plant reliability

Water conditioning and its control are critical to achieving efficient, reliable operation and longevity of plant, according to Martin Wilkinson.

5 Apr 2011

HVAC in Education: Why CHP is a class act in the education sector

Combined heat and power has traditionally been associated with industrial sites. However, advances in the technology are opening it up to a wider market. Chris Sears reports.

5 Apr 2011

HVAC in Education: School gets 'excellent' marks for sustainability

Teachers and staff at the Manor Primary School in Swanscombe, Kent have had to go through a steep learning curve as they get used to life in a sustainable school, explains Martin Burton.

5 Apr 2011

Ventilation: Semi-rigid ductwork saves time and money

Specifiers are becoming more attuned to the need to design buildings to higher standards than the minimum requirement. John Kelly explains why.

29 Mar 2011

Ventilation: On-demand ventilation offers breath of fresh air

On-demand ventilation with energy recovery makes perfect sense, says Nygel Humphrey.

29 Mar 2011

Commercial Heating: Radiating success

A new report aims to debunk a number of 'myths' surrounding steel panel radiators

29 Mar 2011

Commercial Heating: Biomass - Can you see the wood for the trees?

Biomass has a bright future thanks to Government initiatives designed to encourage the use of renewables, according to Steve Dolby.

29 Mar 2011

Commercial Heating: Curtain raiser

Air curtains can be used for a range of applications from shop doorways to warehouses, says Duncan Buxton.

29 Mar 2011

Air Conditioning World: Taking care of climate control in offices

Developments in air conditioning systems are taking climate control for the office environment to new levels of comfort, energy management and design, says Richard Lockwood.

29 Mar 2011

Air Conditioning World: Ensuring the 'business fitness' of a retrofit

There are several key points to consider when choosing the right air conditioning units to install. Steve Robinson explains.

29 Mar 2011

Air Conditioning World: Taking great comfort from high efficiency

While many engineers may seek to design out air conditioning there are still many buildings where this remains the only option for maintaining comfort levels. So the important thing is to ensure that it's efficient, says Dean Ward.

29 Mar 2011

Commercial Heating: CRC - Staying a step ahead

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme will change the ways in which large organisations manage energy consumption. Richard Evans sets out the key considerations for hvac contractors and consultants.

29 Mar 2011

Commercial Heating: Cheap and cheerful? It's a false economy

There may be a temptation to specify cheap flues, but are you sure they'll do the job and, even if they do, how long will they last? Sami Caglar believes he has the answer.

29 Mar 2011

Company Focus: Damage is caused by legislative uncertainty

Delays to crucial legislation that is set to have an enormous impact on the renewables sector is particularly frustrating to Vokèra's Robert Lockhart, as Ian Vallely explains.

29 Mar 2011

Contractor Focus: Perfect partnerships offer a workload boost

To survive and thrive in a fiercely competitive market, contractors will have to display versatility and imagination, says Cofely's Brent Hyde-Smith. Ian Vallely reports.

29 Mar 2011

Burning Issue: It really does pay to train

In order to deliver the best solutions to its customers, the h&v industry needs to ensure its workforce has the right skills. Apprenticeships are the obvious solution, says Adrian Walker.

29 Mar 2011

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Water Heating: Hot contractor opportunity

Water Heating: Suitable case for treatment

Water Heating: Integration of solar thermal and gas-fired systems

Water Heating: Solar system exploration

HVAC in Education: Water conditioning boosts plant reliability

HVAC in Education: Why CHP is a class act in the education sector

HVAC in Education: School gets 'excellent' marks for sustainability

Ventilation: Semi-rigid ductwork saves time and money

Ventilation: On-demand ventilation offers breath of fresh air

Commercial Heating: Radiating success

Commercial Heating: Biomass - Can you see the wood for the trees?

Commercial Heating: Curtain raiser

Air Conditioning World: Taking care of climate control in offices

Air Conditioning World: Ensuring the 'business fitness' of a retrofit

Air Conditioning World: Taking great comfort from high efficiency

Commercial Heating: CRC - Staying a step ahead

Commercial Heating: Cheap and cheerful? It's a false economy

Company Focus: Damage is caused by legislative uncertainty

Contractor Focus: Perfect partnerships offer a workload boost

Burning Issue: It really does pay to train

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