Spring has well and truly sprung and with it Manchester HEVAR (March 26-27) which promises a packed seminar schedule at the start of play at Lancashire Cricket Club.
In an industry facing a minefield of new legislation and compliance targets, the CIBSE accredited CPD seminar programme is a welcome addition to Manchester HEVAR, the exhibition for HVAC professionals.

Wednesday, March 26 plays host to the CIBSE Conference- 'Energy Performance Certificates - meet the growing demands for energy assessments'. Attendees will learn about the likely market for energy assessment, how you qualify and what the costs and training requirements will be.

With the 'An integrated approach to BMS commissioning' seminar, Doug Robins, president of the Building Controls Industry Association, will give his insight into the importance of commissioning within building controls.

Attendees to the seminar 'The role of biomass in meeting the carbon footprint challenge' will witness Mark Northcott, of Broag-Remeha, demonstrate how biomass can deliver a substantial reduction on a buildings' carbon emissions and meet with the on-site LZC planning requirements.

On Thursday, March 27, the HVCA Conference holds centre stage with a seminar called 'Certification -who needs it?'

Mike Creamer, managing director of training provider Business Edge, will offer an industry overview of the implications of current and anticipated legislation relating to the handling and use of refrigerant gases.

Graeme Fox, chairman of the HVCA Refrigeration and
Air Conditioning Group and managing director of air conditioning contractor Specialist Mechanical Services, will discuss the practical implications for contractors and clients of the ozone depleting substances and F Gas Regulations.

Stephen Crocker, secretary of REFCOM, will explain the key role which the register of companies competent in safe refrigerant handling could play in the certification of refrigeration and air conditioning engineers.

Andy Honey, chief executive of Microgeneration Ltd, and member of the Renewable Energy Association, will provide an introduction to renewable and sustainable technologies.

So great has been the take-up for the seminars at HEVAR Manchester that we have added two more. On Wednesday, the 'General Air Principles' seminar delivered by Ian Lees, technical director of Krantz systems, will discuss industrial displacement, commercial displacement, underfloor supply and high induction variable flow systems.

On Thursday, the new seminar 'Low carbon gas-fired absorption heat pump technology makes a comeback' will be presented. Paul Welsby, managing director of Shorts will discuss how recent developments have made the technology one of the most efficient ways to provide heating for buildings and processes. He will discuss its benefits and application.

Those who pre-register and attend Manchester HEVAR could win a bottle of wine and will be treated to a free lunch.

All seminars and entrance to Manchester HEVAR is free. Book your place now!