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HMRC targets VAT cheats

HMRC has announced an initiative to crack down on VAT rule breakers.

20 May 2011

Dimplex Boilers hits out over misleading warranties

As more boiler manufacturers woo homeowners and installers with free extended warranties that cover parts and labour for up to five years, Glen Dimplex Boilers has hit out at the growing number of misleading warranties and warned installers to be aware of 'pie-crust 'promises.

20 May 2011

Prestigious venue announced for second H&V Review Awards

The venue for the second HVR Awards on 11 October 2011 will be the prestigious conference facility in the heart of London - 8 Northumberland.

19 May 2011

Toshiba buys Landis+Gyr

Toshiba is buying Swiss energy management equipment supplier Landis+Gyr AG in a deal worth US$2.3 billion (around £1.4bn).

19 May 2011

HAs benefit from solar power potential mapping

Bluesky is helping UK Housing Associations make the most of their housing stock's solar energy potential. Working with carbon reduction company Sustain, it is using high resolution aerial photography combined with detailed 3D models to measure the potential for solar energy generation for individual properties based on a number of contributing factors such as roof size and aspect. These measurements are helping the Housing Associations produce income from Feed-in Tariffs, reduce energy bills for householders and decrease carbon emissions.

19 May 2011

ESG strengthens on-site testing capability

Environmental compliance company Environmental Scientifics Group (ESG) is introducing a mobile laboratory for on-site chemical testing and analysis.

19 May 2011

Honeywell highlights benefits of TMVs in combatting LD

Following recent reports of several cases of Legionnaires' disease in Glasgow, manufacturer of heating controls and water products, Honeywell, is highlighting the benefits of using thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs) to combat this problem.

19 May 2011

BRE issues fire safety guidance

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has issued new guidance and technical data for use in the fire safety design of a building, allowing engineers, regulators and the rescue services to better assess the impact a fire may have on the means of escape or on a building's structure.

19 May 2011

Advanced Air opens r&d centre

Thetford, Norfolk-based terminal air conditioning system supplier Advanced Air has completed the final phase of its £250,000 r&d centre.

19 May 2011

Travis Perkins buys Focus stores

Builders' merchant Travis Perkins is to buy up to 13 stores from the administrators of Focus for £8.4 million.

19 May 2011

Vokèra adds to marketing team

Boiler and renewables manufacturer Vokèra has appointed Carla Miskell as brand manager and Dharmini Mistry as trade marketing assistant.

19 May 2011

Wolseley UK achieves Carbon Trust Standard

Wolseley UK has achieved the Carbon Trust Standard for cutting the carbon footprint of all of its UK operations including all subsidiaries.

19 May 2011

Join the CARE Construction Challenge

Aid and development agency CARE International is calling for construction workers to join the CARE Construction Challenge on 2 July to tackle global poverty.

17 May 2011

Trainers forum for CO2 courses

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) will host a trainers forum on Monday 4 July for training providers and managers to discuss the changing education market in the wake of the passing of the F Gas individual certificate deadline.

17 May 2011

British Gas acquires PH Jones

Centrica, the parent company of British Gas, has acquired PH Jones for £30 million.

16 May 2011

TA Hydronics appoints regional specification engineer

Aaron Parker has been appointed specification engineer for the Midlands and South West England and Wales at TA Hydronics.

16 May 2011

ENER-G solutions help Government cut costs

ENER-G and Telereal Trillium have teamed up to help the Government save £90,000 a year through the use of CHP at a site in Leeds.

16 May 2011

Community order served for illegal gas work

A Shropshire man has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for carrying out gas work at an elderly couple's home without being Gas Safe registered.

16 May 2011

Xpelair gains BPEC approval

Xpelair Ventilation Solutions has become an approved BPEC assessment centre, offering installers training on the installation, inspection, testing and commissioning of domestic ventilation systems in accordance with the requirements of Part F and the Domestic Ventilation Compliance Guide 2010 that such work is performed by a suitably qualified person.

13 May 2011

New show launched for cutting edge ac technology

The ACR Show has been launched as a national showcase for innovation, networking and knowledge transfer for the air conditioning and refrigeration industry and equipment end users.

13 May 2011

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HMRC targets VAT cheats

Dimplex Boilers hits out over misleading warranties

Prestigious venue announced for second H&V Review Awards

Toshiba buys Landis+Gyr

HAs benefit from solar power potential mapping

ESG strengthens on-site testing capability

Honeywell highlights benefits of TMVs in combatting LD

BRE issues fire safety guidance

Advanced Air opens r&d centre

Travis Perkins buys Focus stores

Vokèra adds to marketing team

Wolseley UK achieves Carbon Trust Standard

Join the CARE Construction Challenge

Trainers forum for CO2 courses

British Gas acquires PH Jones

TA Hydronics appoints regional specification engineer

ENER-G solutions help Government cut costs

Community order served for illegal gas work

Xpelair gains BPEC approval

New show launched for cutting edge ac technology

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