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News Archive - August 2024

Heating businesses urged to explore new apprenticeship funding 29 August 2024

Installers looking to grow their business can take advantage of a new low carbon apprenticeship scheme and help develop the skills the UK needs to transition to Net Zero....


GTEC brings portable renewables training to the Isle of Man 29 August 2024

GTEC, part of the United Living Group, has been working with Construction Isle of Man and the Manx government on a project to bring MCS accredited renewables training to the Isle of Man (IOM). Prior to GTEC's involvement, there was no provision for ...


Heat pump training qualification numbers show sustained growth 29 August 2024

The Heat Pump Association’s (HPA) newly published Q2 2024 heat pump qualification data demonstrates increasing levels of interest in heat pump training in the UK, with just over 2,400 individuals successfully completing a heat pump training ...


Study reveals AI’s potential in building energy efficiency 29 August 2024

A study has highlighted that integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the building sector could cut energy consumption by approximately 8% to 19% and, when combined with supportive energy policies, achieve up to 40% energy savings and 90% ...


Study sheds light on microbiomes in DHW installations 29 August 2024

A new seminal study led by microbiologist Prof. emerit. Thomas Egli has brought to light the unexpected microbial communities thriving within domestic hot water boilers....


Daikin joins forces with Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen 29 August 2024

Daikin UK has teamed up with Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen in a campaign to raise consumer awareness of heat pumps. The campaign, called Modern Home Must Haves, will run until the end of the year and seeks to position heat pumps as a key component of ...


HVR AWARDS 2024 – ONE WEEK TO GO 29 August 2024

The countdown is on for the HVR Awards 2024! Judging and voting have concluded, and now all that remains is for you to book your tickets for the big reveal at the event on September 12....


Lochinvar powers up heat pump team 29 August 2024

Low carbon heating and hot water solutions manufacturer Lochinvar has expanded its specialist heat pump team to meet growing demand for its products and technical expertise....


New appointments at GF Building Flow Solutions UK & NI 15 August 2024

GF Building Flow Solutions, formerly Uponor, has announced a new leadership team for UK and Northern Ireland....


Alliance aims to shake up the UK heating market 15 August 2024

Installers can now access Navien boilers within 24 hours thanks to a new strategic partnership between the boiler manufacturer and APP Plumbing and Heating, the independent distributor of plumbing and heating products....


Evidence-based accreditation for MCS Ltd 15 August 2024

M&E contractor, MCS (Maintenance & Contracting Services) has received accreditation for its work to reduce carbon emissions across its business....


Alpha expands UK presence with strengthened renewables team 15 August 2024

Alpha, UK manufacturer of boilers and heat pumps, has strengthened its renewables team with the promotion of Dan Wilden to the newly created role of national renewables manager....


Elta Group makes strategic acquisition 15 August 2024

Elta Group has acquired Air Movement Supplies in Ireland....


CIBSE approved CPD on the role prefabricated systems in delivering sustainability 08 August 2024

Polypipe Building Services has launched a new CPD (Continuous Professional Development) presentation entitled ‘Sustainable Design Methodology’. The presentation provides specifiers, engineers and contractors with best practice advice on the role ...


Collaboration to drive renewable heating 08 August 2024

Wolseley, a distributor of plumbing and heating products, and Panasonic Heating & Cooling, a global innovator in heating and cooling solutions, have announced an enhanced collaboration aimed at transforming the landscape of renewable ...


Glenn Price strengthens Fujitsu Applied Team 08 August 2024

Glenn Price has joined Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK as an Applied Specialist. He will look to support and develop the company’s offering across chillers, heat pumps and close control systems....


Building safety act is ‘just the start’ 08 August 2024

The Building Safety Act is already being used to bring about much wider reform of the construction and building engineering sectors, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)....


Study highlights AI’s potential in building energy efficiency 08 August 2024

A new study has highlighted that integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the building sector could cut energy consumption by approximately 8% to 19% and, when combined with supportive energy policies, ...


New BPF VP supports calls for greater manufacturing circularity in plastics industry 08 August 2024

REHAU’s chief executive of the UK and Ireland, Martin Hitchin, has supported the British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) call for a greater utilisation of the opportunities offered by the plastics industry regarding sustainability, especially on ...


BCIA strengthens training focus through Skills Working Group Chair appointment 01 August 2024

With a real focus on increasing the number of opportunities for young talent and developing industry-leading training schemes, Adam Broomfield has been elected the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) Skills Working Group Chair....


Conex Bänninger makes senior appointment 01 August 2024

Martin Smith has been appointed business unit director – UK & Ireland by Conex Bänninger...


Plans to extend Awaab’s Law to private rental sector welcomed 01 August 2024

Reform of renters’ rights and the intention to extend Awaab’s Law to the private rental sector (PRS) marks a major step forward in protecting people from damp and mould and poor indoor air quality, says Elta....