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Aggreko pledges to prioritise critical sectors

Global temporary power and temperature control specialist, Aggreko, has pledged to prioritise all equipment for healthcare, utilities, food & beverage and pharmaceutical companies....

31 Mar 2020

Reasons to be cheerful during ‘not normal’ recession

The industry could recover rapidly from the current financial turmoil caused by the Covid-19 outbreak, according to one of the industry’s leading economic commentators....

31 Mar 2020

Two service engineers from Swegon attending a critical breakdown at an NHS hospital.

HVAC is not the problem – it’s part of the solution

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems must be allowed to play their important role in helping essential services deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the UK’s F Gas register REFCOM....

31 Mar 2020

David Millward, product manager at Elta Group.

One in two ventilation specialists risking ErP compliance

One in two ventilation contractors and distributors are unaware they are risking ErP compliance, according to a survey conducted by Elta Fans....

31 Mar 2020

BESA sets up NHS key services survey

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is conducting a survey to identify firms across the sector capable of providing vital service and maintenance for the NHS at short notice....

31 Mar 2020

Graeme Rees announced as new vice president of BCIA

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced Graeme Rees as its new vice president. Mr Rees replaces Terry Sharp who recently took over as president from Jon Belfield....

30 Mar 2020

Essential services need building services

A series of daily Covid-19 update webinars hosted by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has reinforced the message that building services specialists are carrying out crucial work in support of the country’s essential services....

30 Mar 2020

Contractors urged to review contracts

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has advised contractors to review their contracts so supply chains can work together to manage inevitable delays to projects during the coronavirus crisis....

27 Mar 2020

Financial package welcomed by CIPHE

The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a unique set of measures to help protect the income of the self-employed and freelancers. The Self-Employed Income Support Scheme will provide direct cash grants of 80 per cent of profits, up to £2,500 per ...

27 Mar 2020