News Archive - August 2022
Altecnic product development manager appointed chair of HWA
26 August 2022
Stephanie Allchurch, product development manager at Altecnic Ltd, has recently been appointed as chair of the Hot Water Association (HWA). Altecnic is a chartered member of the HWA and, having supported its aims for many years, is delighted to ...
BESA puzzled by missed opportunity to mandate clean air
26 August 2022
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) says it is surprised that changes to pollution laws announced by the government ignore the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) and do not reflect the latest advice from the World Health ...
BESA flags critical fire damper safety issue
26 August 2022
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has issued an urgent warning about a potential fire safety weakness in a large number of building ventilation systems....
FETA poll shows concern over labour market
26 August 2022
The latest poll of FETA members suggests that the labour market is currently the number one area of concern for firms operating in the built environment....
Daikin grows sustainable home network
24 August 2022
Daikin UK has opened the doors of two new Sustainable Home Centres, bolstering its national network to around 40-strong....
Sales of insulation rocket
24 August 2022
Sales of household insulation have increased by over 1200% this week, as savvy Brits prepare to save money on their energy bills this winter....
Ground-breaking Greenwich ground source heat pump study
24 August 2022
A team of experts has launched a pioneering project in the Royal Borough of Greenwich to assess the feasibility of switching gas-heated, owned-occupied homes in high density areas to low carbon heating in the form of networked ground source heat ...
Climate control excellence on offer at one of Europe's largest air conditioning test centres
24 August 2022
Stultz, the global based mission critical air conditioning specialist, is celebrating the first operating year of its pioneering Jürgen Stulz Test Center....
Start-ups help installers boost income
24 August 2022
The Highbourne Group, parent company of City Plumbing, has announced that it has invested in two innovative start-up businesses which aim to help plumbing and heating installers, as well as service and repair companies across the UK, to generate ...
Technology crucial for workspace comfort
24 August 2022
Record summer temperatures highlight importance of using technology to make our workspaces more comfortable, says BCIA...
Industry must take circular route says BESA
24 August 2022
The circular economy could play a crucial role in helping the building services sector develop more effective Net Zero strategies, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)....
Widescale heat pump deployment study in Leeds
24 August 2022
Leeds City Council is leading a partnership of expert organisations in carrying out a feasibility study into the development of an innovative methodology for deploying domestic heat pumps at a high-density within urban communities, in line with the ...
Worcester Bosch sales & marketing director retires after three decades of service
24 August 2022
Worcester Bosch has announced that sales & marketing director Steve Lister is taking early retirement after holding the position for nearly 20 years....
CIBSE updates Climate Action Plan
24 August 2022
CIBSE has released the third annual update to its Climate Action Plan, first produced in 2019, including updates on collaboration with the wider industry, training and CPD commitments, contributions to policy, and new and updated guidance....
Ideal sponsors West Brom women's team
17 August 2022
Ideal Heating has become the principal sponsor of West Bromwich Albion’s Women’s team....
Elta Group partners with air monitoring pioneer
17 August 2022
Commercial ventilation specifiers and contractors will now be able to access pioneering air monitoring solutions by Airthings via via sustainable air movement specialist, Elta Group....
Kensa’s vision for decarbonisation met with approval by industry peers
17 August 2022
Ground source heat pump specialist Kensa Group's work on ‘Integrated Energy Systems and Networked Heat Pumps’ been published in a peer-reviewed whitepaper after it was presented at the 2022 Technical Symposium run by CIBSE....
‘Below standard’ air quality in classrooms
17 August 2022
Almost three in four (72%) classrooms suffer from air quality that is ‘below standard’, according to a new survey asking teachers across the UK about their school’s working conditions....
Partnership to drive heat pump sales
17 August 2022
Stiebel Eltron has hired a regional specification manager in a bid to further strengthen its senior team and continue to make significant impact within the renewable heating industry....
Air filter manufacturer launches Net Zero plan
17 August 2022
A family run air filter manufacturing and services company has unveiled its vision for the future including sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of its manufacturing process....
UK heat waves drive spike in air conditioning interest
17 August 2022
In response to increased consumer demand to keep cool during July's record temperatures, leading air conditioning (AC) course provider, Logic4training, saw a massive spike in interest in related training. ‘F Gas course' queries - an essential part ...
Vaillant team reflects on future of hydrogen
17 August 2022
With one of its first certificated 100% hydrogen boilers now in place at the H21 test site in South Bank, Middlesbrough, the team from Vaillant involved with its installation and testing reflect on what it means to the industry, and what the results ...
HVR AWARDS 2022: The finalists revealed
09 August 2022
The finalists have been announced ahead of the prestigious HVR Awards ceremony on Thursday 29th September at The Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London....
German lessons should inspire UK Net Zero action
09 August 2022
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has urged the UK government to follow the example of Germany, which has announced plans to spend €177.5bn on climate action, including €56bn on a huge programme of building renovations....
Panasonic takes to the road demo van
09 August 2022
Panasonic's new mobile training unit will be travelling around the UK and Ireland over the coming months, to raise awareness, educate and support distributors, specifiers, installers and homeowners about its low carbon heating and cooling solutions....
Vaillant awarded Silver Status for sustainability
09 August 2022
Vaillant has achieved silver membership status with the Supply Chain Sustainability School for demonstrating an ongoing commitment to sustainability....
HVAC & Refrigeration Live starts as strong as it means to go on
05 August 2022
Launched just last month, HVAC & Refrigeration Live has already attracted a proliferation of exhibitors and seminar speakers. The only dedicated national show in the UK for the HVACR industry, HVAC & Refrigeration Live will be taking place ...
BESA launches national conference programme
04 August 2022
This year’s BESA National Conference will take place on Thursday, October 20 at the Novotel London West....
UK should be better equipped for heatwaves
03 August 2022
A building solutions specialist has call for both old and new UK building stock to become more resilient to high temperatures, following record-breaking temperatures this summer....
Johnson Controls named by analysts as leaders in connected chillers
03 August 2022
Johnson Controlshas been recognised by independent analyst firm Frost & Sullivan with its Best Practices Customer Value Leadership Award for 2022....
French heat pump costs raise questions over UK policy – EUA
03 August 2022
Evidence of heat pump costs for French consumers calls into question UK heat decarbonisation plans, according to chief executive of Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), Mike Foster....
Training academy to specialise in legionella and plumbing
03 August 2022
Legionella management and control experts, GMS Services, based in Wigan has launched GMS Training Academy, delivering courses for plumbers and those working in the water treatment sector; such as maintenance teams, duty holders, landlords and site ...
Switch2 director appointed to Housing Forum board
03 August 2022
Kirsty Lambert, director of heat network specialist Switch2 Energy, has been elected to The Housing Forum board....