News Archive - June 2021
Spirotech director in sky dive for charity
29 June 2021
Spirotech’s UK business director Rob Jacques will be reaching new heights when he takes part in a sky dive from 10,000ft in aid of kidney research....
Ideal Heating secures Which? accreditation
29 June 2021
Ideal Heating, specialists in domestic, commercial and environmental heating systems, has secured a top endorsement from independent consumer body champion, Which?....
Haier sponsors GB Olympic hockey ace
28 June 2021
Haier has agreed a sponsorship deal with Great Britain Olympic hockey player Zach Wallace....
More support for athlete backed by Hoval
28 June 2021
Murray Hambro, a double amputee motorbike racer who has been supported by Hoval for a number of years, has also gained the support of the Royal Warrant Holders Association Charity fund....
Preston pupils become primary engineers with Baxi
28 June 2021
Educational not-for-profit organisation Primary Engineer has announced Baxi Heating as a new funding partner for the Primary Engineer Structures and Mechanisms with Basic Electrics Project for schools in the Preston area....
Government urged to fund ventilation ‘revolution’
28 June 2021
Public funding is urgently needed to ensure schools, hospitals and thousands of homes can benefit from improved awareness of the role played by mechanical ventilation systems in reducing the risk of airborne disease, according to the Building ...
Monitoring IAQ must measure more than CO2
23 June 2021
With ventilation continuing to dominate the news agenda, a ventilation specialist is stressing the importance of monitoring pollutants beyond just CO2....
George Clarke to open BESA Conference
23 June 2021
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has confirmed that this year’s National Conference will take place on November 3 and 4 and will once again be a ’virtual’ event....
Building overheating raises alarm bells
23 June 2021
Following news from the Climate Change Committee (CCC) that UK homes and infrastructure are unprepared for rising temperatures, a polymer specialist has warned consultants and contractors to ensure future buildings are resilient against hotter ...
Hire new trainees and benefit from a £1,000 grant
23 June 2021
JTL, the national training provider for electrical and heating and plumbing apprenticeships, is encouraging employers to take advantage of the Government’s £1,000 grant extension and hire new trainees as part of the Traineeship ...
Industry needs to recognise that looks matter
23 June 2021
Smart thermostat company Polar Bear Design has called on the industry to recognise that intelligent design, aesthetically pleasing style and third party companionship will drive HVAC management controls out of the closet and into the 21st Century....
Report shows need for revised post-flood dehumidification strategies
23 June 2021
Following warnings from government advisers on the need to ensure building resilience against changing climates, a humidity expert is warning of the risks ‘invisible water’ may have on premises as flood events increase....
BCIA celebrates landmark anniversary
23 June 2021
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA), which has grown from 11 members in its earliest days to around 120 members, accounting for 80 per cent of the UK’s building controls market....
Manufacturers offer deployment support at Heat Pump Month
21 June 2021
Following last week’s opening ‘Ask Me Anything’ event, Heat Pump Month continues for another three weeks with a series of manufacturer-led events covering latest innovations, funding routes and resident engagement.
The free-to-attend highly-participative online events offer housing professionals a unique opportunity to meet with industry experts to explore the realities of heat pump deployment at scale, and the wide range of support available from leading manufacturers.
TJ Duncan-Moir awarded MBE
21 June 2021
TJ Duncan-Moir, whose background includes 30 years in the HVAC and construction industries, was awarded an MBE for her services to Female Entrepreneurship and Business Recovery from the COVID-19 crisis....
UK trials signal major step forward for renewable liquid heating fuel development
18 June 2021
Early results from UK wide trials of a renewable alternative to kerosene suggest that the new liquid fuel works in virtually all existing oil heating systems with only simple modifications, while reducing carbon emissions by almost 90%....
Expect backlash over ‘heating tax’ report warns
18 June 2021
A major consumer backlash is looming over plans for the mass roll-out of heat pumps to replace gas boilers, according to a new report published by the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA).
The report, called Too Close to Home claims that while consumers broadly support the Government’s climate change efforts there are deep concerns about the associated costs and disruption to homes due to the installation of low carbon heating technologies.
With some low carbon technologies such as heat pumps costing between £8,000-£14,000, a huge 80% of people said that this was either too excessive and they couldn’t afford to pay (54%), or that they would pay it only with financial support (26%).
UKCA Mark transition must be extended, trade body warns
17 June 2021
Engineering services sector body Actuate UK has warned of serious consequences if the UKCA Mark transition for construction products is not extended.
Actuate UK said businesses, public and commercial projects as well as domestic customers will be affected in only six months if this is not resolved adding that an extension of the transition time to the new arrangements will help avoid delays and allow all products to be tested and accredited.
Buildings need 'breath of fresh air' approach
17 June 2021
To mark Clean Air Day, Mark Bouldin, healthy buildings expert at Johnson Controls explains why the UK needs a new approach to clean air in buildings.
If you had the choice of breathing clean air for 90% of the time or 10% of the time, which would you choose? Well, currently, the emphasis is firmly on the 10%. From governments, campaigners and businesses, there has been a huge push to clean the air we breathe outside. And there’s no denying the importance of that. However, given the average member of the British public spends 22 hours of their day indoors, it seems negligent not to place the same level of attention on indoor air quality (IAQ).
Team Zehnder prepares to conquer 'the King' for Dementia Charity
16 June 2021
A trio of colleagues from Zehnder UK are set to take on the ‘Race to the King Ultra-marathon’ to raise money for Dementia UK next month....
Camfil donates air purifiers to culture hub
16 June 2021
Camfil Italy has donated air purifiers to the Il Pertini Cultural Center in Cinisello Balsamo in the Italian region of Lombardy....
Rinnai N Series now hydrogen ready
14 June 2021
Hot water heating unit and system manufacturer Rinnai has revealed that, after an extensive testing and verification process, its current Sensei N Series range is ‘hydrogen ready’ now for the proposed initial supply of hydrogen blends fed through ...
Mike Nankivell awarded OBE
14 June 2021
The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) has announced that Mike Nankivell has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services to the UK refrigeration and air conditioning industry.
With almost 50 years of experience in the HVACR industry, Mike has served as president of the Heat Pump Association (HPA), president of HEVAC and as chairman of FETA during its 30th anniversary year. In the wider industry he is also a fellow and former trustee of the Institute of Refrigeration (IoR) and has served as a director of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board (ACRIB).
Keep the heat on in critical infrastructure
11 June 2021
A disaster plan involving temporary measures may be critical for healthcare and education buildings undergoing boiler repairs in the coming months....
Lower GWP R515B offered on water-cooled heat pump chillers
11 June 2021
Aermec's WFGN and WFGI water-cooled chiller and heat pumps will now be available with the option of using R515B, a lower GWP HFO refrigerant that has an A1 non-flammable classification....
Ask anything at Heat Heat Pump Month
11 June 2021
Heat Pump Month opens next week with an Ask Me Anything online event where attendees can get any heat pump-related question answered by industry experts, while enjoying a sociable get-together with peers and colleagues....
Triple appointment at OFTEC
10 June 2021
OFTEC has announced three new appointments to its technical and inspection teams as the trade association continues to strengthen its off-grid services for technicians working across liquid fuel, solid fuel and renewable heating technologies....
UK Energy industry commits to net zero target
10 June 2021
UK energy sector trade bodies have come together to present a united voice to Government and build back greener ahead of COP26....
Mitsubishi increases AC production in Turkey
08 June 2021
Mitsubishi Electric has announced a $18m investment in its Turkish factory to boost air conditioning production and start the manufacture of air source heat pumps at the 40,000m2 facility in Manisa, just inland from the Aegean Sea port of Izmir....
Baxi Assure strengthens specification team
08 June 2021
To help meet demand for residential specification hot water and heating solutions, the Baxi Assure sales team has been strengthened with the addition of two new specification managers in the North and South of the UK....
Johnson Controls selects R-454B refrigerant
08 June 2021
After extensive research, testing and evaluation, Johnson Controls has selected R-454B, a lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant, to replace R-410A in its ducted residential and commercial unitary products as well as air-cooled scroll ...
FETA names new chief executive
07 June 2021
The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) has announced that the new FETA Chief Executive will be Chris Yates....
Explosions send refrigerant warning
03 June 2021
A spate of fatal accidents linked to faulty repair work on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment in Nigeria should prompt a swift response from the international community, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)....
Wellbeing risk when converting shops into flats
01 June 2021
Building specifiers and contractors must champion a healthy approach to M&E solutions when converting shops into flats according to REHAU, following claims that this trend could lead to ‘low quality homes’.
The move towards turning commercial premises into housing is already underway, with thinktanks like the Social Market Foundation suggesting that turning collapsed retail businesses into residential space could create 800,000 new homes.
While new Permitted Development Rights ensure space standards will be upheld and extremely small ‘rabbit hutch’ flats avoided, polymer supplier REHAU has expressed concern with regards to wellbeing being ‘value-engineered’ out of these buildings later on.
China's HVAC trade fairs welcome 980 exhibitors
01 June 2021
ISH China & China International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Sanitation & Home Comfort Systems (CIHE) concluded its three-day run on 14 May after welcoming 69,243 visitors and 980 exhibitors
Heat Pump Month schedule released
01 June 2021
Heat Pump Month, backed by Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSPHA), Heat Pump Association (HPA) Heat Pump Federation and MCS kicks off on Thursday 17th June with a month-long series of free-to-attend online events to bring together housing, ...
Albion offers opportunities for local community
01 June 2021
Albion Valves UK has taken on an additional two apprentices, bringing its total number of apprentices in the business to three....