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The best ways to ventilate the home

Easy heating and good ventilation in your home go hand in hand with feeling comfortable in your home. It reduces the need for excessive heat in the winter and air conditioning in the summer which ultimately has a positive effect on your energy bill ...

10 Apr 2024

How can I become an HVAC engineer?

On the hunt for a new, exciting career that gets you up and out of bed in the morning? You’re not alone! It’s believed that around 70% of UK workers are currently on the lookout for a new job due to dissatisfaction with their current employment ...

10 Apr 2024

Can commercial heat pumps be used for commercial DHW?

Pete Seddon & Sean Ehlen of the Rinnai Tech Team look at some answers to whether commercial heat pumps can be used for commercial DHW generation.

4 Apr 2024

Delays, uncertainty and a looming General Election Burden all strands of UK energy market

Chris Goggin looks at the current state play in the UK energy , heating and hot water provision marketplace

21 Mar 2024

Measuring ESG performance in UK businesses

ESG, or Environmental, Social and Governance, factors are continuing to be an important issue for businesses across the country. Measuring ESG performances is an essential way for UK businesses to evaluate and enhance their sustainability practices ...

29 Feb 2024

The Critical Importance of Machinery Training: Ensuring Safety and Efficiency in the Workplace

Where workers are making use of heavy machinery, it's imperative that they have the training and skillset necessary to make good use of that machinery. That means being as productive as possible, while still retaining an acceptable level of safety....

29 Feb 2024

Plumbing Innovation: What is Changing in the Industry?

The plumbing business is embracing innovation like never before, from eco-friendly fixtures to smart home systems and advanced plumbing tool kits. Technological advancements mean that plumbers can complete their tasks more efficiently and offer ...

29 Feb 2024

Charlie Brain - Senior Consultant and Authorising Engineer (Water), Water Hygiene Centre

Scald risk - TMT, or no TMV, that is the question.

One of the risks associated with water safety that requires our attention is the risk of scalding. That’s the view of Charlie Brain - senior consultant and authorising engineer (water), Water Hygiene Centre...

25 Jan 2024

A smooth transition to a greener future

Heat pumps are already playing a big part in decarbonising commercial buildings, a role that is only set to increase as the UK heads towards Net Zero. Stewart McGillivray, from Guardian Water Treatment, looks at the steps M&E contractors and ...

21 Dec 2023

Why stored hot water is crucial for Net Zero

Mixergy CEO, Peter Armstrong, explains how having a smart hot water cylinder installed can save householders money on their energy bills now, prepare them for a future renewable heating system and also allow them to take advantage of flexible ...

21 Dec 2023

High standards in chimneys and flues

Dennis Milligan, president of the British Flue and Chimney Manufacturers Association (BCFMA), provides an update on chimney and flue design and industry standards....

21 Dec 2023

European & global market for heat pumps looks for wide expansion

Chris Goggin looks at the expansion of the global heat pump market as they will play a pivotal part in UK, European and international decarbonisation plans. Rinnai observes the market conditions that will likely see heat pump technology become standard household appliances on an international scale.

31 Oct 2023

European & Global Market for Heat Pumps Looks for Wide Expansion

Chris Goggin looks at the expansion of the global heat pump market as they will play a pivotal part in UK, European and international decarbonisation plans. Rinnai observes the market conditions that will likely see heat pump technology become standard household appliances on an international scale.

12 Oct 2023

Rinnai support for installers on consumer confusion concerns

Chris Goggin of Rinnai looks at Government policy on low carbon heating and hot water provision which is defined by international pricing, supply chains and political polarisation leading to a rare level of market confusion. This has led to UK customer confusion over which appliance and what fuel should be sourced for heating and hot water needs. Installers & contractors suffer when advising and specifying on behalf of customer due to constant shifts in policy and regular mainstream media misinformation. Here are some reactions to this.

7 Sep 2023

Whitecode Consulting managing director Alex Hill

Should we look to southern hemisphere for building design inspiration

With summers getting hotter and health and safety risks increasing, should the British built environment sector be looking across the equator to the Southern hemisphere for architectural design inspiration? Managing director at Whitecode Consulting, ...

10 Aug 2023

Unlocking the heat pump revolution: embracing a bright future

Charlotte Lee, Chief Executive of the Heat Pump Association reflects on the future for heat pumps....

20 Jul 2023

Building a brighter future

With International Women in Engineering Day falling on June 23, Baxi wants to highlight the opportunities available for women in the industry. Kerrie Doherty, Baxi's HR recruitment manager, outlines some ways employers can do exactly that and take real ...

22 Jun 2023

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The best ways to ventilate the home

How can I become an HVAC engineer?

Can commercial heat pumps be used for commercial DHW?

Delays, uncertainty and a looming General Election Burden all strands of UK energy market

Measuring ESG performance in UK businesses

The Critical Importance of Machinery Training: Ensuring Safety and Efficiency in the Workplace

Plumbing Innovation: What is Changing in the Industry?

Scald risk - TMT, or no TMV, that is the question.

A smooth transition to a greener future

Why stored hot water is crucial for Net Zero

High standards in chimneys and flues

European & global market for heat pumps looks for wide expansion

European & Global Market for Heat Pumps Looks for Wide Expansion

Rinnai support for installers on consumer confusion concerns

Should we look to southern hemisphere for building design inspiration

Unlocking the heat pump revolution: embracing a bright future

Building a brighter future

New manager at Humidity Solutions

The UK’s electric grid - can it really cope with Net Zero?

Humidity Solutions launches Vapac Electrode Boiler

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