News Archive - August 2017
Construction in cashflow crisis says SEC Group
30 August 2017
The Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group, which represents SMEs in the construction engineering sector, has warned that current cashflow problems in construction are unsustainable.
BSRIA expert to speak at Building Services Forum
30 August 2017
BSRIA has announced that it will be fielding an expert speaker at the Building Services Forum on Thursday February 8 2018 at the The Building Centre in London.
Riello extends support for Macmillan Woodlands centre
30 August 2017
Riello has donated a further £2,000 to support Macmillan and their funding of the new Macmillan Woodlands centre at Hinchingbrooke Hospital near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
Brunel student wins 2017 Design Awards
30 August 2017
Heatrae Sadia has crowned Jennifer Wong, a student at Brunel University, as the winner of its 2017 Design Awards.
Property rock night to support charity bike ride
30 August 2017
A building services consultant is to strum up funds towards a charity bike ride through Southeast Asia by performing with a rock and roll band.
Priva calls for collaboration to preserve UK heritage buildings
24 August 2017
Priva has called for joined-up thinking to support the preservation of the UK’s unique architectural heritage.
Julia Evans appointed vice chair of Leeds College Building Corporation
22 August 2017
BSRIA has announced that its chief executive, Julia Evans, has been appointed Vice Chair of the Corporation of Leeds College Building.
Waterloo helps students start careers in construction and engineering
22 August 2017
As part of Waterloo Air Products' commitment to the future of engineering and construction, commercial and export markets manager at Waterloo, Alan Smith, has been appointed as an enterprise adviser with The Careers & Enterprise Company.
BSRIA announces new UKAS accreditation
22 August 2017
BSRIA has announced that it has extended the scope of its UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accreditation services.
BSRIA to stage benchmarking network event
22 August 2017
BSRIA will be staging its ‘Measuring Occupant Well-being’ event, part of its Residential Network events programme, on Friday 7 September.
Kevin Glass nominated for IOR presidency
21 August 2017
Bitzer UK’s managing director, Kevin Glass, has been nominated to be the next president of the Institute of Refrigeration (IOR).
Albion to develop export business
21 August 2017
Albion Valves, a leading UK valve supplier to the building services industry, is investing in its export business with specific focus on the Middle East.
BSRIA comments on A Level results
21 August 2017
Skilled engineering graduates are essential to the industry workforce of tomorrow, with the construction sector’s demand for skilled workers as high as ever.
BEAMA calls on industry to answer parliamentary consultation
21 August 2017
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Healthy Homes and Buildings has launched its first consultation paper, entitled Building our Future: Laying the Foundations for Healthy Homes and Buildings.
BSRIA supports Building Services Forum
16 August 2017
BSRIA has announced its support of the Building Services Forum. The organisation will be providing an expert speaker for the Forum, taking place on Thursday February 8 2018 at The Building Centre, London.
China Ventilation Summit: opportunities and challenges co-exist
16 August 2017
The idea that opportunities and challenges co-exist together in the ventilation market was a key message at the recent China Ventilation Industry Fortune Summit.
Star Renewable Energy nominated for award
16 August 2017
Star Renewable Energy, the inventor of the world’s largest zero carbon heat pump, has been nominated for an award in Glasgow.
HVAC specialist Teddington reports strong growth
16 August 2017
HVAC specialist Teddington has completed an overhaul of the business which caps a strong start to the first half of the 2017/18 financial year.
Giacomini receives RIBA CPD approval
16 August 2017
Giacomini, one of the UK’s leading underfloor heating providers, is now offering a Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) approved CPD course to architects and construction professionals.
CIBSE Training launches new programme
16 August 2017
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has released its upcoming training courses and dates for the remainder of 2017.
HVAC contractors should strengthen energy efficiency knowledge
14 August 2017
Potterton Commercial has stressed the importance of HVAC contractors expanding their knowledge of energy efficiency beyond simply adhering to the minimum legal standards.
Smith’s adds air curtains to product portfolio
14 August 2017
Smith’s Environmental Products UK (SEP) is pleased to introduce air curtains to its extensive commercial product portfolio.
School Ecology Workshops boost community engagement
14 August 2017
The Ecology Consultancy, a leading UK-based ecological consultancy, has launched an initiative of School Ecology Workshops to assist the construction industry in engaging with local communities.
CPA survey reveals uncertainty for construction industry
14 August 2017
The CPA's Construction Trade Survey has shown that despite a strong Q2, the industry’s supply chain is more pessimistic for the year ahead.
BSRIA hosts Soft Landings 2017 conference
10 August 2017
Soft Landings is a process which helps produce a building that delivers the operational goals set for it at the inception of the design and delivery project.
Spirotech to sponsor first Women Installers Together conference
08 August 2017
Spirotech, a market leader in system protection and water conditioning, will be sponsoring the first ever Women Installers Together conference on Wednesday September 13 2017 in Marylebone, London.
Lead the way with Daikin's Future Thinking series
08 August 2017
Daikin UK is inviting consultants and specifiers to its leading Future Thinking series. The series will offer nationwide seminar sessions running throughout September and October 2017.
Andrews Water Heaters hires new product manager
07 August 2017
Andrews Water Heaters has announced the appointment of a new product manager to take its current product portfolio forward and develop new solutions for commercial water heating.
Bitzer IRS symposium brings together international experts
07 August 2017
At the end of June, over 60 experts in refrigeration and air conditioning from more than 25 countries came to the first Bitzer International Refrigeration Seminar (IRS) symposium.
Ecobuild requests industry input for 2018 event
07 August 2017
Ecobuild owners, Futurebuild Events, have announced the establishment of two consultative groups featuring leading industry experts to help shape the format and direction of the 2018 edition of the event.
UK construction industry growth lowest in six years
07 August 2017
Growth prospects for the construction industry in 2018 have been downgraded as the UK prepares to leave the EU, according to the latest forecasts by the Construction Products Association (CPA).
JG Speedfit appoints divisional technical director
04 August 2017
JG Speedfit has promoted Nigel Sanger to the newly created role of divisional director, Speedfit technical support, a position which reflects his technical expertise and longstanding importance within the company.
Book now for REHAU District Heating workshop
04 August 2017
REHAU’s free District Heating workshops will be heading to Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh on October 4 to offer consultants, contractors, local authorities, developers and housing associations the chance to find out more.
Coolair appoints senior sales and project engineer
04 August 2017
Leading air conditioning installation specialist Coolair Equipment has enhanced its growing Midlands operation with the appointment of a senior sales and project engineer.
The HVAC & Refrigeration Show is nearly sold out
04 August 2017
With less than seven months to go, the UK’s only dedicated exhibition for the refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, heating and heat pump sectors is over 70 percent sold.
Klima-Therm joins Data Centre Alliance
03 August 2017
Klima-Therm, the high performance, low-carbon cooling specialist, has joined the Data Centre Alliance as part of a planned expansion in the high-tech data centre cooling market.
Viessmann becomes global partner of Huddersfield Town
03 August 2017
Viessmann has extended and increased its sponsorship of Huddersfield Town Football Club for the 2017/18 season.
Guardian Water Treatment launches Legionella training course
03 August 2017
Guardian Water Treatment has launched a new bespoke Legionella awareness course for cooling tower operators, ideal for building and facilities managers and maintenance staff.
Adey presented with Queen’s Award for Innovation excellence
03 August 2017
Adey’s pioneering research and development work in chemicals and water treatment has been recognised with a second Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation, presented by Gloucestershire’s lord lieutenant, Dame Janet Trotter.
BESA applauds independent review of building regulations
03 August 2017
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed the commissioning of Dame Judith Hackitt, chair of the Engineering Employers Federation (EEF), to lead an independent review of building regulations.
Xylem moves heat exchanger production to Axminster
02 August 2017
To maintain the high standards of innovation, manufacture, and service, Xylem has moved the manufacture of its Lowara brazed and gasketed plate heat exchangers to its in-house production facility in Axminster, Devon.
Strong organic growth for Ziehl-Abegg
02 August 2017
Ziehl-Abegg has posted a 12 per cent increase in sales in the first half-year.