News Archive - December 2020
UKIFDA launches vision for decarbonisation
23 December 2020
Trade association the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) has officially launched a new future vision for clean growth and decarbonisation.
Guy Pulham, UKIFDA chief executive said: “As the trade association for the liquid fuels distribution industry, we’ve always supported the principle of decarbonisation, clean growth and clear air and now with the first trials of liquid biofuels taking place in off grid homes across the UK and Ireland we felt it apt that our new Future Vision – a strategy to transition liquid biofuel distribution should be published.
Fundraising drive embraces Christmas spirit
23 December 2020
Star Refrigeration has redoubled its social responsibility commitments in 2020, donating to a number of different charitable causes throughout the year and making an special effort to bring some Christmas cheer to the hardest hit communities in the ...
Engineering the built environment for a new 'normal'
23 December 2020
The CIBSE Technical Symposium 2021 will now take place on 13-14 July 2021, instead of the orignally planned dates in April as a result of the ongoing coronavirus crisis....
UK engineers facing stress pandemic
21 December 2020
The impact of the growing mental health ‘pandemic’ will be felt across engineering workplaces for many years after the COVID-19 crisis and economic recession is over, according to psychologists and counsellors....
PBAs tackling payment abuse
21 December 2020
Research shows that project bank accounts are making in roads into construction payment abuse...
CIBSE and ASHRAE extend collaboration
18 December 2020
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has signed a refreshed Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) with ASHRAE to further develop their working relationship and to reinforce benefits for members and the society at large....
All I want for Christmas
18 December 2020
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum CICV Forum has asked industry experts to reveal their wishlist for 2021 and beyond....
BESA welcomes historic air quality verdict
17 December 2020
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed this week's ruling at Southwark Coroner's Court that air pollution directly contributed to the death of a nine-year-old girl....
Installer donates cashback to kids in need
16 December 2020
A generous installer is getting into the spirit of giving this Christmas, by donating all the money raised through Baxi’s cashback initiative towards toys and gifts for underprivileged children....
Brexit breaking point?
16 December 2020
With the EU transition period set to cease on 31 December, the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) has expressed it's concerns over the impact Brexit will have on the supply chain....
Gearing up for ISH digital 2021
15 December 2020
Against the background of the COVID-19 pandemic, ISH digital 2021 will bring the sanitation and HVAC sector together online from 22 to 26 March 2021. The aim is to link exhibitors, visitors, experts and journalists for five days, to offer high-grade ...
Duct Products appoints new MD
15 December 2020
Stuart Mawhinney has been appointed the new managing director at Duct Products, following the retirement of Des Collins, who co-founded the company in 1987....
Further backing for CCC report
14 December 2020
There has been further industry backing for the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) Sixth Budget from a prominent industry body and a number of manufacturers....
Albion expands sales team
14 December 2020
Despite this year being tough for many, Albion Valves has managed to uphold its apprenticeship record by employing its 9th apprentice in as many years....
BESA commits to new safety culture
14 December 2020
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has demonstrated its commitment to improving the safety standards of buildings by signing the government-backed Building a Safer Future Charter....
Long service awards at SBS
14 December 2020
Smith Brothers has recognised staff members who reached their 10 and 25 year service milestones in what has become an annual celebration over the years....
BESA commits to new safety culture
11 December 2020
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has demonstrated its commitment to improving the safety standards of buildings by signing the government-backed Building a Safer Future Charter....
Heating sector supports CCC Sixth Carbon Budget
10 December 2020
There has been widespread support from the industry for the Sixth Carbon Budget of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) but there is a hint of caution from some....
BESA podcast dives deep
10 December 2020
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched a podcast series that offers in depth analysis of the most pressing issues confronting the building services industry....
Essential COVID-19 ventilation guidance
10 December 2020
Ventilation specialist Vent-Axia has launched guidance on how ventilation can help in the fight against COVID-19....
Mitsubishi Electric renews partnership with Special Olympics GB
09 December 2020
Mitsubishi Electric has renewed its partnership with Special Olympics GB for a further two years with immediate effect with both organisations committed to building upon the existing mutually beneficial relationship to help transform the lives of ...
An opportunity to invest in a green recovery
09 December 2020
The Green Finance Institute has released a report on zero carbon heating which details how the current challenges can be turned into a green recovery investment opportunity.
The report has been prepared by The Coalition for the Energy Efficiency of Buildings (CEEB) – a cross-sectoral collaboration of over 200 individuals, established by the Green Finance Institute with support from E3G in 2019.
In the UK, heating the built environment is one of the largest contributors to emissions and accounts for 21% of the national total. Housing alone is responsible for two-thirds of these emissions, and a near complete decarbonisation of heat is essential to achieve the government’s net-zero target by 2050.
Construction industry leader steps down
08 December 2020
After a period spanning more than 30 years, during which he has been seen as a major force driving industry improvement, Rudi Klein is stepping down from his role as CEO of the Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group as from the beginning of ...
Carrier product is one of TIME's 100 best inventions
07 December 2020
Carrier Global Corporation's OptiClean Dual-Mode Air Scrubber & Negative Air Machine, sold in the North American market, has been named as one of TIME’s 100 Best Inventions of 2020....
Panasonic deepens relationship with City Plumbing Supplies
07 December 2020
Panasonic is working closely with City Plumbing Supplies across their UK outlets for further distribution of its Aquarea Air Source Heat Pumps....
BESA future proofs F-Gas renewals
07 December 2020
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), in partnership with affiliate member Mitsubishi Electric, has launched an online training course so refrigeration and air conditioning engineers can renew their professional accreditations ...
Concern over PI insurance cover in Grenfell aftermath
07 December 2020
Construction experts have raised concerns over fire safety issues being increasingly excluded from professional indemnity insurance (PI) policies following the Grenfell Tower inquiry – leaving building owners such as schools, hospitals and ...
Panasonic MD joins EHPA board
07 December 2020
Managing director of Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions Europe, Enrique Vilamitjana, has been elected to the European Heat Pump Association’s (EHPA) board of directors....
Cautious welcome for PM's plan
02 December 2020
Baxi Heating has welcomed the Prime Minister's green industrial revolution plan but stressed it has also raised a number of questions....
Whitepaper tackles legionella risk
02 December 2020
Low occupancy rates in commercial buildings could be leading to a ticking time bomb of water quality issues according to Guardian Water Treatment.
To help building owners take the right steps to prevent these issues, in particular legionella, the company has launched a new whitepaper – Locked down but not forgotten.
In the whitepaper, Guardian draws on its own data from over 30,000 samples taken from commercial buildings, predominantly in London, over a six-month period starting from April 2020 (when the first lockdown began).
Carrier Rental invests in heating fleet for winter
02 December 2020
Carrier Rental Systems has completed a major investment in high performance space heating, hot water and steam boiler plant to meet anticipated demand this winter....
Wolseley backs government's heating vision
02 December 2020
Wolseley Plumb & Parts has welcomed the Government’s plans to place heat pump and hydrogen technology at the centre of the UK’s sustainability vision....
Industry must scale up to deliver PM's plan
02 December 2020
The Prime Minister’s ambitious plans for heat pumps must be backed by a major training programme and comprehensive technical support, according to manufacturer Lochinvar.
Carrier plans to slash customers' carbon footprint
01 December 2020
Carrier Global Corporation has announced the company’s first set of environmental, social & governance (ESG) goals since becoming an independent company in April....