News Archive - September 2023
HVR Awards 2023: Limited tickets remaining
28 September 2023
With just one week to go, the countdown is on for the HVR Awards 2023. But time is running out to secure your place. Book now for the live event on October 5 at the Chelsea Harbour Hotel in London....
Partnership to tackle lack of diversity
28 September 2023
Baxi has united with eight leading organisations in the construction industry, representing over 250,000 workers, to launch a new coalition that aims to tackle a lack of diversity across the industry....
Vent-Axia shows how to guard against effects of indoor air pollution
28 September 2023
British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is sharing ways to help take care of your lungs this autumn....
Government funding to boost heat network training
28 September 2023
Three engineering trade bodies have welcomed the decision by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to provide the funding needed to develop and deliver two new training courses for heat network engineers....
Plan to improve poorly performing heat networks
28 September 2023
Thousands of homes and businesses on old and inefficient heat networks will benefit from lower bills and a more reliable heating supply thanks to government funding, announced this week....
New Prefabricated Solution service as offsite manufacturing spikes
28 September 2023
With offsite construction and the prefabricated building systems market booming, a new ‘Prefabricated Solutions’ service from Elta Fans is now available for a wide range of its fans....
New director for E Tupling
28 September 2023
E.Tupling has announced Charles Pearce as the company's new strategic finance director. This is a newly created role which further highlights the ambition of the business....
Installers speak on the direction of current & future commercial & domestic energy
27 September 2023
Chris Goggin expands his recent discussions that focused on the concerns of heating engineers and system designers regarding the malleable condition of UK energy policy. He has listened to 10 installing contractors, from all parts of the UK for their views, from a pragmatic level on how they see the market and developments.
Stelrad unveils electric radiator series
21 September 2023
Radiator manufacturer - Stelrad - has taken a further step in meeting the demands of its customer base across the UK and Ireland with the launch of a range of electric radiators – its Electric Series....
Heat Pump Association leadership changes
21 September 2023
After five years of dedicated leadership of the Heat Pump Association (HPA), Phil Hurley has stepped down from his role as Chair....
Solar PV panel installations rise by 40%
21 September 2023
Installations of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels at UK properties has risen by 40% over the last five years, and by 15% in the last year alone, reveals a new study of government data by Logic4training....
Private sector firm uses green energy from Gateshead energy scheme
21 September 2023
GB Lubricants is the first private sector company in the UK to connect to and use the groundbreaking Gateshead District Energy scheme; part of the manufacturer’s ongoing sustainability commitment as it looks to achieve net carbon zero manufacturing ...
Dimeta and Rinnai Team Up on Greener Gas Appliances
21 September 2023
The partnership will explore the use of renewable & recycled carbon DME in appliances to decarbonise the LPG market.
Industry unease over PM's Net Zero row back
21 September 2023
Prime Minister Rish Sunak's decision to change the government's approach to Net Zero has been met with some concern from members of the industry who have called for stability to encourage investors....
BESA President urges industry to ‘take risks’
14 September 2023
The building services sector needs to take more action and do less talking about the challenges and risks it faces, according to the President of the Building Engineering Services Association Claire Curran....
Demand for training prompts heat pump manufacturer to expand headquarters
14 September 2023
Heat pump manufacturer Stiebel Eltron UK has expanded its headquarters in a bid to further develop its state-of-the-art training facilities, due to high demand from aspiring installers....
£1 billion insulation scheme launched
14 September 2023
More than 300,000 families are set to save hundreds of pounds on their bills thanks to new energy efficiency upgrades....
BESA launches expanded HIU test standard
14 September 2023
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has unveiled a new UK test regime for Heat Interface Units (HIUs), which replaces the original standard developed in 2016 and revised in 2018....
Report shows steady growth in building controls sector
14 September 2023
The Building Controls Industry Association’s (BCIA) Market Information Service (MIS) report for Q2 has been released, with increases in rolling year figures across the market making for encouraging reading for the sector....
Installers must encourage customers to make energy efficient changes – CIPHE chief
14 September 2023
Following warnings from the head of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) the need for UK homes to use less energy, the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) is stressing the crucial role plumbing and heating ...
Rinnai White Paper: The importance of seasonal performance factors in Heat Pump Design
14 September 2023
Rinnai is issuing a ‘White Paper’ report that details the potential limitations of manufacturer-issued efficiency measures for Heat pumps, namely COP (Coefficient of performance) and SCOP (Seasonal Coefficient of Performance).
HVR Awards 2023 host announced
06 September 2023
TV and radio presenter Lindsey Chapman has been announced as the host for the 2023 edition of the HVR Awards which will be held at the Chelsea Harbour Hotel in London on October 5....
Baxi parent company acquires stake in G.I. Holding
06 September 2023
Baxi’s Parent company BDR Thermea Group, the global provider of smart indoor climate solutions, is acquiring a 25 per cent stake in G.I. Holding, a market leader in renewable energy-powered commercial and industrial climate solutions....
Calls for closer scrutiny of pre-insulated pipe and duct products
06 September 2023
The Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) is urging a fresh review of the pre-insulated pipe and duct market following the recent release of BS 5422:2023 and ahead of a raft of secondary legislation relating to the Building Safety Act....
New ‘Heat & Greet’ roadshow
06 September 2023
Installers are being invited to attend one of Ideal Heating’s “Heat & Greet” events, taking place at a variety of merchant branches up and down the UK....
Ensure high-quality installations for remote heat pumps, advises sector expert
06 September 2023
A prominent sector expert is advising against ‘improvised’ installations for so-called ‘remote’ heat pump installations, in order to avoid low-quality installations....
Clean Air Zone reduces air pollution levels in Birmingham
06 September 2023
Birmingham’s clean air zone (CAZ) has reduced the levels of nitrogen dioxide gas (NO2) – an air pollutant which adversely affects people’s health, a new study reveals....
Boost to heat pump rollout with plans for cheaper and easier installation
06 September 2023
Homeowners and small businesses could find it cheaper and easier to install heat pumps under new proposals set out by the government....
Training launched to spread the word about IAQ
06 September 2023
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched a ‘basic awareness’ training course for indoor air quality (IAQ)....