With more than 46 years experience, the monthly B2B magazine Heating and Ventilating Review, (HVR) is dedicated to the promotion of the activities of the commercial and industrial heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) industries.

The magazine delivers incisive comment, in-depth analysis and stimulating editorial. It is essential reading for the busy HVAC professional.


HVR is the first of many magazine titles launched by publication house Faversham House Group.

Each monthly issue of HVR contains thought-provoking features and comment on the subjects that matter to our readers:

What's happening, in the commercial and industrial HVAC market.

How to get the best out of HVAC installations.

The latest news on products, contracts and legislation.

What your peers and competitors are doing.

Legal Matters: Wage increase is a bonus, however small 1-Nov-2009 While politicians and experts debate the perceived pros and cons of notional big hitters in the banking sector receiving bonuses, spare a thought for workers at the other end of the pay scale, insists Fergal Dowling, head of employment law at Irwin Mitchell.

Health and Safety Matters: New ACS must be slimmer and friendlier 1-Nov-2009 Gas safety testing has become overly complicated and puts too much of a burden on employers, according to Bob Towse, head of technical and safety at the HVCA, who welcomes the imminent review of the ACS testing regime.

Company Profile: Knowledge and advice puts TA ahead 1-Nov-2009 Nigel Huggins, managing director of Tour & Andersson, is driven. He wants the company to be the market leader in balancing valves in the UK and Middle East and he will not rest even when that happens. There is still more to do, to grow organically and by acquisition.

Contractor Profile: Stable base allows steady growth 1-Nov-2009 Mark Gledhill, director of Huddersfield-based Crowther & Shaw, talks to Paul Braithwaite about satisified customers who make up a vast client base which gives the company the stability from which it can grow and prosper.

Burning issue: Passing on the Gas Safe message 1-Nov-2009 Jeff Learman, director of stakeholder relations at Gas Safe Register, asks the very blunt question: who is better served in their home when it comes to gas safety – an owner-occupier or a social housing tenant?

Health and Safety Matters: Falling standards 1-Oct-2009 The dangers posed by working at heights are back in the spotlight following the successful prosecution of a Scottish construction firm for failing to protect a worker. Bob Towse, head of technical and safety at the HVCA, looks at the implications.

Editorial comment: Train managers to manage 1-Oct-2009 "Train the bosses or otherwise companies do not operate as efficiently as they should. I should have thought this was a given but it seems not, especially in building services" says Paul Braithwaite, editor of Heating and Ventilating Review.

Legal Matters: The truth about stress 1-Oct-2009 Do you expect employees to be "economical with the truth" to help to safeguard the company in this recession? Fergal Dowling, head of employment law at Irwin Mitchell, outlines the problems associated with employee stress.

Burning issue: Proactive approach to training maximises choices 1-Sep-2009 Calor's bulk market manager, Laura Luty, looks at ways for contractors to maximise new opportunities as well as teaming up with suppliers who give something back.

Health and Safety Matters: Scalding threat has not gone away 1-Sep-2009 Changes to the Building Regulations are heavily focused on energy efficiency but Bob Towse, head of technical and safety at the HVCA, says safety must not be compromised.

To discuss editorial contributions contact Editor Paul Braithewaite on hvreditorial@fav-house.com

To subscribe, call 020 8651 7160.

To book your display advertising, contact Louis Bryant on hvrsales@fav-house.com