BG Energy Solutions (BGES) has scooped two coveted Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) awards, which recognise excellence in building controls and building energy management.

Lochinvar, the boiler and water heater manufacturer, has recruited two new key members to its sales team.

Giacomini UK is sponsoring former British Superstock and Supersport champion Alastair Seeley.Alastair is famed for his impressive record of 18 wins at the North West 200 international road race.

Mitsubishi Electric’s M Series MSZ-LN wall mounted air conditioning units have just been awarded the Noise Abatement Society’s Quiet Mark for their almost silent performance.

Johnson Controls is responding to concerns about an increase in counterfeit oils entering the market by offering a global range of uniquely branded, authentic York lubricants with highest quality standards and specification.

At a venue in Nottingham on Saturday 13th May all 12 branches and the head office of Smith Brothers Stores Ltd gathered to honour staff achievements.

Mike Smith of SES Engineering Services has been named as the ECA’s new president.

Elta Group technical director Alan Macklin believes that regulations governing the energy performance of UK buildings are failing to acknowledge potential changes to Indoor Air Quality over time.

Specflue is celebrating its 25th year in business.

REHAU’s free district heating workshops will be heading to Birmingham on Tuesday 27th June, to offer consultants, contractors, local authorities, developers and housing associations the chance to find out more about the benefits and practicalities of district heating.

Plumb Center has launched a dedicated commercial plumbing and heating section on its website designed to make life easier for installers looking for commercial-grade products and helpful advice.

Ahead of a launch into the expanding Asian market, magnetic filtration pioneer ADEY invited its Chinese distribution partners to visit its Cheltenham headquarters.

BCIA (the Building Controls Industry Association) is inviting building services professionals to expand on their building controls knowledge with the second in a suite of six courses to be offered as part of the BCIA training programme.

Plans for the new Building Services Forum (8th February 2018, at The Building Centre, Shore Street, London), are taking shape and we are delighted to announce the involvement of Zero Trace Procurement (ZTP), whose eye-opening seminar is set take you on a “walk along the legislation tightrope”.

New president of CIBSE (the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers), Peter Y Wong, has used his inaugural address to change perceptions about building services engineers and argue that they should see themselves as artists and practitioners.

On the 14th June, HVR is inviting you to join Frese UK’s webinar on the function, application, benefits and considerations when using Differential Pressure Control Valves (DPCVs) in variable flow hydronic (waterborne) heating and cooling systems.

ICS Cool Energy has been added to the Carbon Trust’s Green Business Directory as an accredited supplier, providing independent recognition of the temperature control specialist’s skills and services.

Now in its eighth year, the HVR Awards will once again celebrate the outstanding technology, innovation and exceptional customer service in the HVAC sector over the past 12 months during a prestigious ceremony, held at the five star Chelsea Harbour Hotel on Thursday 26 October 2017.

Siemens Building Technologies has won the 2017 Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) award for Technical Innovation of the Year – Products for its innovative Desigo CC solution.

CIAT Ozonair has announced venue details for its UK Roadshow, which includes eight events in major cities across the UK.

Up-and-coming building services designers from CIBSE’s Young Engineers Network (YEN) recently attended a CPD presentation by senior Toshiba technical staff on the topic of Mechanical and Natural Cooling Systems.

Panasonic has announced the winners of its 2nd PRO Awards.

FETA (the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations) has set up a new A2L refrigerants working group and has released a guidance note entitled ‘An introduction to A2L refrigerants and their use in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump applications.'

Burner manufacturer and distributor EOGB Energy Products Ltd has appointed Harry Holmes to its technical team as a full-time apprentice, enrolling him onto a bespoke training programme to become a fully qualified combustion engineer.

The Royal Academy of Engineering is launching an election manifesto outlining five measures the next government should take to boost the economy through engineering, manufacturing and innovation.

The winners of the 2017 Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) Awards were announced at a prestigious ceremony and gala dinner on 11th May 2017 at the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham.

Heat transfer specialist Fulton Limited has appointed Leigh Bryan as sales and marketing manager.

Distech Controls has appointed Chris Irwin as vice president sales, Europe.

BSRIA has published Workplaces of the Future, a report written by workplace student: Ashleigh Bunker (pictured).

BSRIA’s next Understanding Level 2 BIM course takes place tomorrow, Tuesday 16th May, and is essential for those new to BIM, providing a general awareness of what BIM is.

Nu-Heat, the UK supplier of underfloor heating and renewable systems, has secured investment from new shareholders as part of plans for continued growth.

Vent-Axia, based in Crawley, presented a cheque to the town’s Mayor Councillor Raj Sharma on 9th May to support his charity for 2016/17, Crawley Community Youth Service.

Baxi Heating has bolstered its specialist team of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) experts with the appointment of Paul Wilson as national sales manager for Remeha’s CHP division.

BSRIA is supporting the Offsite Construction Awards which celebrate the best in precision building design and delivery.

Energy efficiency and low carbon heat lie at the heart of the Scottish Government’s draft Energy Strategy, and also play important roles at All-Energy, the UK’s largest renewable and low carbon exhibition and conference.

According to a survey by the ECA, BESA and SELECT, almost eight in 10 (79 per cent) engineering services firms say turnover increased or remained the same during the first quarter of this year.

Ideal Boilers’ flagship Logic+ range has been recognised alongside 70 leading global brands with a Quiet Mark award from the Noise Abatement Society.

Rinnai, manufacturer of the Infinity hot water heating units, has started a challenge that pitches its product against tough opposition in the form of super league rugby team Widnes Vikings.

Finn Geotherm, the ground and air source heat pump installer, has become Carbon Trust accredited.

OFTEC has recruited a new manager to its experienced technical team to further strengthen the range of services offered to technicians and consumers.

BSRIA has announced two more speakers for its annual Briefing and lunch: Kath Fontana, managing director of ISS Technical Services and Chris Twinn, principal, TwinnSustainabilityInnovation.

Daikin UK has officially opened a new office in central London, offering customers improved project and application support within the buoyant Greater London market.

EnviroVent, the UK manufacturer of ventilation solutions to local authorities and housing associations, has launched a dedicated brochure for registered providers enabling them to find out about the latest ventilation solutions for the social housing sector.

Logic4training has launched the ‘Ultimate Guide to Careers in Gas', a practical and clear guide to kick starting and developing a career as a gas engineer.

Building services provider J S Wright has recruited a new senior electrical estimator.

ECEX, a leading metalwork, fabrication and mechanical services contractor, has appointed Gerry Merchant as its new Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality (SHEQ) manager.

Aspen Pumps Group, a global leader in design manufacture and distribution of condensate removal pumps, has completed the acquisition of Salina SAS, a leading French distributor of air-conditioning and refrigeration ancillaries, for an undisclosed sum.

Two members of Giacomini’s technical sales team have received accreditation and are now fully registered CIBSE Heat Network Consultants.

Following the successful inaugural Soft Landings Conference last year, BSRIA is staging its 2017 event entitled ‘Delivering Value through Soft Landings’ on Friday 16th June at the RIBA headquarters in London.

Toshiba has developed a new online commissioning and warranty system which it believes will revolutionise the management of air conditioning warranty claims.

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) have launched an engineering services manifesto ahead of the forthcoming general election on 8th June.