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HVCA Newslink:HVCA backs 'deemed to satisfy' arrangements 1-Oct-2009
HVCA members are being encouraged to take advantage of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) Forum, which has been established - with the endorsement of the government and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - by four of the UK's leading operators of approved contractor schemes.

HVCA Newslink:Non-compliance culture- a threat to environmental targets 1-Oct-2009
Widespread non-compliance with legislation designed to address the twin challenges of sustainability and carbon reduction is already jeopardising the nation's ability to meet its long-term environmental targets, according to HVCA president Graham Manly.

Agency alliance is platform for positive action 1-Sep-2009
The Building Services Engineering Employment Agency Alliance is providing a valuable forum for the review of key workforce issues - and an effective platform for the initiation of positive action - jointly by contractors and their principal manpower providers.

HVCA Newslink: Carbon reduction offers threats and opportunities 1-Sep-2009
The building services engineering sector has a great deal to gain from the increasing global commitment to carbon reduction and energy conservation, according to HVCA president Graham Manly.

HVCA Newslink: Manly succeeds to the presidency 1-Sep-2009
Graham Manly has been elected president of the HVCA for 2009/10.

HVCA Newslink: Home heating helpline launched 1-Aug-2009
The HVCA has launched a heating helpline to promote energy efficiency in the home and raise the profile of members active in the residential marketplace.

HVCA Newslink: Joint venture support 1-Aug-2009
Chairman Jim O'Neil has confirmed that M&E Sustainability - the joint venture between the HVCA and the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) - will continue its sponsorship of the Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings (CEREB), which is currently under construction at London South Bank University.

HVCA Newslink: President highlights challenges 1-Aug-2009
President Gareth Vaughan outlined to industry colleagues worldwide the principal challenges currently being faced by HVCA members and the UK building services engineering sector.

HVCA Newslink: Payment regime pleas ignored 1-Jul-2009
Research carried out by the HVCA among its members suggests that calls for the public sector to improve its payment regime to suppliers are falling on deaf ears.

HVCA Newslink: Green buildings ‘need integrated teams’ 1-Jun-2009
The traditional procurement practices employed by the construction industry act as a barrier to the delivery of sustainable buildings, according to a report launched in the House of Lords.

HVCA Newslink: CASEC gains forum seat  HVCA Newslink: CASEC gains forum seat 1-May-2009
Representation of the building services engineering sector north of the border has received a shot in the arm with the granting of a seat on the Scottish Construction Forum (SCF) to the Scottish Confederation of Associations of Specialist Engineering Contractors (CASEC).

Paul Braithwaite
Heat pumps don't need bad publicity
I could not let it pass....
Graham Hendra
Do heat pumps really work? What? Even when it is cold?
I have been working on air conditioning systems for 20 years but am a relative newbie in the air source heat pump market. ...
Mike Malina
Don't get hung up on climate change
"I’m really concerned how the media influences short term thinking and how people are so easily swayed, especially on the issues of climate change", blogs Mike Malina, director of Energy Solutions Associates ...


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Deadline for ASHPs permitted development consultation looms 4-Feb-2010
Whether or not the government should allow air source heat pumps to be installed in the UK without planning permission being sought, is the focus of a government consultation which ends on February 9.

Zip Heaters buys Instanta 3-Feb-2010
Zip Heaters UK has bought Southport-based instant hot water goods manufacturer Instanta.

Nu-Way's 2010 training courses announced 2-Feb-2010
Nu-way, the burner specialist division of Enertech, has announced its 2010 schedule for gas and oil burner training.

Miliband releases FIT and Renewable Heat Incentive details Miliband releases FIT and Renewable Heat Incentive details 1-Feb-2010
The UK government has today released details of its Feed-In Tariff (FIT) scheme which from April 1, pays those installing small-scale low carbon technologies for the electricity they produce.

Plumbing firms petition for boiler scrappage in Scotland 1-Feb-2010
A petition urging the Scottish government to follow Westminster by introducing a boiler scrappage scheme in Scotland, has been posted by SNIPEF (Scottish & Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation).

Tradesmen poll shows business picking up 29-Jan-2010
Plumbers and other tradesmen are more confident about the economy than they were 12 months ago, according to UK tool supplier Screwfix's "Trade Pulse" index, which measures activity levels and confidence.

New school skills workforce for London's games and BSF 29-Jan-2010
A construction plant training centre has opened its doors to help Londoners develop specialist training, unavailable elsewhere in London, to deliver venues for the London 2012 Olympics and Building Schools for the Future.

Professionals sign up for Transforming Technologies Professionals sign up for Transforming Technologies 28-Jan-2010
Government advisors, acr consultants, end users, contractors and speakers are signing up to visit London's Institute of Mechanical Engineers for the Transforming Technologies conference, hosted by ACR News.

Search is on for M&E stars with X-factor 25-Jan-2010
Building services' top talents will be in the spotlight as SummitSkills launches its 2010 Skill M&E contests.

Wolseley's UK md leaves group Wolseley's UK md leaves group 25-Jan-2010
Wolseley's UK md and CEO for European operations Rob Marchbank will leave the group on March 1.

Powerminster praised in housing inspection 25-Jan-2010
Powerminster Gleeson Services, the gas repairs and maintenance partner for Incommunities housing group, has been commended for its gas repair and servicing programme.



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