News Archive - March 2026
Future role of gas? The Rinnai survey says…
30 March 2026
Rinnai marketeer Beckie Lam presents the results of a representational survey of HVAC industry consultants & contractors on the subject of “The Future Role of Gas in UK Heating and Hot Water.” From this survey are findings on current confidence –...
Government move to ban retentions marks landmark moment
26 March 2026
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed the government’s decision to move forward with a ban on retentions in construction contracts, describing it as a landmark and long-awaited victory for specialist contractors across ...
Cross-sector Climate Commitment launched to accelerate coordinated supply chain decarbonisation
26 March 2026
Nearly 30 organisations across the UK’s energy, transport, and built environment sectors, have launched a new Climate Commitment aimed at strengthening aligned, measurable and accountable progress toward Net Zero....
Ideal Heating launches new Commercial Service Division
26 March 2026
As one of the UK’s leading commercial heating manufacturers, Ideal Commercial Heating is set to deliver an even stronger customer experience courtesy of the newly launched Commercial Service Division....
Government to make 'plug-in solar' available within months
25 March 2026
Whilst publishing the Future Homes Standard this week, the government also announced plans to roll out plug-in solar panels for households....
Industry reacts as long-awaited Future Homes Standard published
25 March 2026
The industry has broadly welcomed the publication this week of the Future Homes Standard which sets out how new homes will deliver heat and hot water in the future....
Rinnai: The Impact of Current Geopolitics
24 March 2026
Rinnai Director Chris Goggin examines the impact of current geopolitics to the UK customer. Since the current Middle Eastern conflict began, costs have risen and are expected to rise and UK domestic energy security is again a debated topic of public interest.
BSRIA reports resilient growth in European HVAC field devices market
19 March 2026
BSRIA, the authority on the HVAC markets, has released its latest analysis on Europe's HVAC field devices market, reporting growth driven by regulatory pressures, digitalisation and the drive for better building performance....
Improving ventilation to help homes reach green targets
18 March 2026
Forth Valley College’s Skills Transition Centre (STC) has unveiled its latest upgraded purpose-built learning space, designed to deliver domestic ventilation training and prepare the workforce for the transition to more energy-efficient homes....
A water conditioner can help keep down rising oil heating costs
18 March 2026
Using a water conditioner unit could help lower costs for the UK’s estimated 1.7 million households using heating oil, which have seen the price per litre of oil trebling since the start of the Iran war, according to Samantha Mant, chief executive ...
Eco-tech company Hive partners with Daikin
18 March 2026
Hive has announced a new partnership with heat pump manufacturer Daikin through its Works With Hive programme, significantly expanding smart control compatibility with air source heat pumps and strengthening support for the UK’s growing low-carbon ...
Entries open for this year’s HVR Awards
17 March 2026
Entries are now open for this year’s HVR Awards, giving companies and individuals across the heating, ventilation and air conditioning sectors the chance to showcase their achievements and gain industry recognition....
95% of MVHR users may not be changing filters regularly enough
12 March 2026
Homeowners could be putting their health at risk despite spending thousands of pounds on a home ventilation system to improve indoor air quality....
Drayton strengthens regional sales team with two key appointments
11 March 2026
Drayton, manufacturer of heating controls, has further bolstered its regional sales team with the appointments of Georgia Burke as area sales manager for the central region and Dave Velan as area sales manager for the North East....
BSRIA launches Guide of Guides to aid navigation of building services industry guidance
11 March 2026
BSRIA, the science-driven independent organisation providing practical guidance and commercial solutions for the built environment, has launched BSRIA Guide of Guides, the guide to building services guidance....
Eva Karlsson is appointed chief executive of Swegon
11 March 2026
Eva Karlsson has been appointed as chief executive of Swegon Group as of March 2026. She has served as interim chief since February 1, 2026....
New fire and smoke damper guide helps close hidden gaps in ‘golden thread’ compliance
11 March 2026
According to industry data, 70% of fire dampers fail initial inspections across the UK; an alarming statistic that risks occupant safety and compromises insurance policies. To help building owners, facilities managers and contractors buck this trend ...
Daikin’s European Manufacturing Centre wins Factory of the Future Award
11 March 2026
Daikin’s manufacturing facility in Ostend, Belgium, has received the prestigious Factory of the Future award for the fourth consecutive time, meaning the factory – which manufactures many of Daikin’s heat pump products supplied to the UK market – ...
CLIVET, WIN A TRIP TO ROME!
09 March 2026
Join Clivet Club For Your Chance to WIN! From 1st March, 2026, 33 UK Plumbing Supplies branches across the UK are taking part in a branch take-over campaign with Clivet, to WIN A TRIP TO ROME for 2!...
Rinnai: Hybrids in Action for Commercial Applications
09 March 2026
EUA unveils evolved identity
05 March 2026
The Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), the UK's alliance for energy and utilities, has announced an evolved brand identity and clearer brand architecture designed to reflect the accelerating transformation of the nation’s energy system. The ...
BCIA announces new President and Vice President
05 March 2026
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced that Jen Vickers has been appointed as its new President, with Ron Purcell taking on the role of Vice President....
Breathing Buildings celebrates 20 years of innovation
05 March 2026
Breathing Buildings, the pioneer of hybrid ventilation systems, is celebrating its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of innovation, growth and low-energy ventilation leadership. Founded in 2006 as a spin-out from the University of Cambridge, the ...
BESA creates ‘route to compliance’ for vent hygiene firms
05 March 2026
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched a certification pathway to help ventilation hygiene contractors demonstrate professional and technical competence and compliance in line with the Building Safety Act....
Damp and mould competency scheme helps social landlords with Awaab’s Law
05 March 2026
Energy professionals interested in supporting social housing providers can now gain the competency required through Elmhurst Energy’s new damp and mould assessor training and competency scheme, the first of its kind in the industry....
Baxi signs Future Skyline Skills Commitment
05 March 2026
Baxi has become a Level 3 signatory of the Future Skyline Skills Commitment, adding its name to a growing list of leading construction firms and suppliers supporting the green skills initiative to accelerate the energy transition....
Scarborough TEC students visit Ideal's Hull headquarters
05 March 2026
Ideal Heating has welcomed students from Scarborough TEC to its headquarters in Hull, as part of its ongoing commitment to engaging with further education and inspiring the next generation of heating engineers....
Fears new energy crisis could pile further pressure on hospitals
05 March 2026
THOUSANDS of Brits have been rushed to hospital after being left to live in freezing homes – with new data pointing to the real culprit being sky high electricity prices that are leaving people vulnerable to a growing winter health threat....