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Air Conditioning World: A chilling picture...

Understanding the life-cycle costs of a chiller installation requires a clear view of the full picture. Rob Rhodes of Axair Climate explores the features of chillers that can make all the difference.

1 Mar 2007

Air Conditioning World: The whole-life cost approach...

Whether an installer is specifying a new or replacement air conditioning system, it is vitally important he embraces the concept of whole-life costs by educating the end-user on the key benefits of this concept. Here, Simon Keel at Daikin Airconditioning UK, outlines what end-users need to know from installers so they can release the real value of their equipment

1 Mar 2007

Air Conditioning World: LG kick-starts 2007 with VRF range launch

NEW for 2007 from LG is a VRF range. It is innovative, easy to install, energy efficient and designed to complement a range of stylish indoor units with end-user health benefits in a new, advanced filtering systems.

1 Mar 2007

Air Conditioning World: Air handling systems focus on energy efficiency

Tony Millard, sales director of Carrier Air Handling Units, reviews the latest Eurovent publication and discusses the energy efficiency of air-handling-unit-based air conditioning systems

1 Mar 2007

Editors Comment: Skill shortages? What about employing women?

SOME 50,000 women have a university level qualification in science, engineering, construction and technology - and do not have jobs in these industries.

1 Feb 2007

Helath & Safety Matters: Daniel makes legal history

Bob Towse, head of technical and safety at the HVCA, reports on how a piece of legal history should make building services employers sit up and take notice

1 Feb 2007

Business Matters: Taking the stress out of running a firm

IF you get that Monday morning feeling on Friday night and wonder how February crept up on you so quickly - after all, wasn't it October last time you looked?! - then the chances are that you are well and truly stressed. And if you recognise these signs, you won't be alone!

1 Feb 2007

Company Profile: Polypipe CBS: watch the new kid grow!

Paul Braithwaite talks to Adam Turk, business development director of Polypipe Commercial Building Systems, about the launch of the new company, what it has to offer and how he expects it to fare in the market

1 Feb 2007

Burning Issue: Fire protection: where speed is of the essence

Didier Vassal, managing director and vice-president of Victaulic in Europe, explains why the UK's fire protection industry is the first to receive its latest fire protection device

1 Feb 2007

Fan coil units: the phoenix that keeps on rising

Dave Cogger, fan coil unit product manager at Caice Acoustic Air Movement, discusses the issues around the new DC/EC fan motor and calculates how the rewards in energy saving can be even greater than was first thought

1 Feb 2007

Fan Coil Units: Ability Projects' fcus used in high grade Birmingham complex centre

FOUR-PIPE fan coil units, manufactured by Ability Projects, Wimborne, Dorset, will form the basis of new air conditioning for the prestigious 35 Newhall Street, Birmingham, office development.

1 Feb 2007

Fan Coil Units: Trusted technology ensures FCUs are alive and kicking

The future for fan coil units looks positively healthy, thanks to their flexibility and cost savings advantages, says Joe Wieckowski, general manager of Colman Moducel

1 Feb 2007

Fan Coil Units: Quartz at the forefront of fan coil development

WITH the implementation of the amendments to Part L of the building regulations, the desire for greater off-site assembly and the move towards packaged solutions, there has probably never been such a period of concerted development within the fan coil industry.

1 Feb 2007

Fan Coil Units: Lifting the lid on airside fan coil units

For many years, airside fan coils have prompted a great deal of debate focused mainly on their energy efficiency attributes. However, a new development in the technology promises to change the terms of this debate, as Barry Trewhitt, product manager at Trox UK, explains

1 Feb 2007

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Air Conditioning World: A chilling picture...

Air Conditioning World: The whole-life cost approach...

Air Conditioning World: LG kick-starts 2007 with VRF range launch

Air Conditioning World: Air handling systems focus on energy efficiency

Editors Comment: Skill shortages? What about employing women?

Helath & Safety Matters: Daniel makes legal history

Business Matters: Taking the stress out of running a firm

Company Profile: Polypipe CBS: watch the new kid grow!

Burning Issue: Fire protection: where speed is of the essence

Fan coil units: the phoenix that keeps on rising

Fan Coil Units: Ability Projects' fcus used in high grade Birmingham complex centre

Fan Coil Units: Trusted technology ensures FCUs are alive and kicking

Fan Coil Units: Quartz at the forefront of fan coil development

Fan Coil Units: Lifting the lid on airside fan coil units

Fan Coil Units: Sav modular fan coil system in rebirth of City landmark

Ductwork: Why ductwork designers opt for an all-round solution

Ductwork: Pull your socks up!

Ductwork and Ductwork Cleaning: Don't shoot the duct cleaner!

Editors Comment: Who will be last on site for the Olympics?

Health and Safety Matters: Industry must respond to new CO focus

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