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News Archive - April 2024

NextGen network launched to support young engineers 25 April 2024

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched a dedicated group for young engineers and newcomers to the industry....


Cutting insulation requirement for heat pumps ‘shortsighted’ 25 April 2024

External wall insulation specialist Alsecco has warned that Government plans to reduce insulation standards to boost uptake of heat pumps may be short-sighted....


0800 Repair and TSG Building Services join forces 25 April 2024

0800 Repair, a heating, insulation and renewables specialist based in the North East, has joined forces with the Hertfordshire-based TSG Building Services PLC....


FETA welcomes guests to Annual Luncheon 25 April 2024

The 2024 FETA Annual Luncheon took place on Thursday 11th April and attracted guests from across the heating, ventilation, building controls, refrigeration and air conditioning industries as well as individuals from related institutions, ...


New code of conduct for smart appliances welcomed 25 April 2024

Mitsubishi Electric has welcomed a new code of conduct on energy smart appliances which the European Union (EU) announced at the Hannover Fair in Germany. The announcement came on the second day of the 5-day Exhibition, which is dedicated to the EU ...


Concern government changes to BUS risks misleading consumers 18 April 2024

OFTEC has criticised changes to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) which remove the requirement to have no outstanding recommendations for loft and cavity wall installation on a property’s Energy Performance Certificate to secure funding....


HHIC welcomes new Chair 18 April 2024

The Heating & Hotwater Industry Council has announced the appointment of its new Chair, Henrik Juhl Hansen. Managing Director of the Vaillant Group UK and Ireland, Henrik takes over the role from previous Chair Karen Boswell of Baxi....


Cool Designs expands with new facility alongside the M6 18 April 2024

Cool Designs, the independent air conditioning distributor, has opened a major new branch at Holmes Chapel near Crewe, in the latest stage of the company's ongoing expansion plans....


New BESA guidance will ‘revolutionise building air quality’ 18 April 2024

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched a new specification for ventilation hygiene as part of its ongoing efforts to minimise the risk posed by contaminated indoor air to human health and well-being....


HPA chief reacts to Boiler Upgrade Scheme Year 2 budget underspend 18 April 2024

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) is disappointed about an underspend on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) budget for the second year running but believes it's not all bad news....


Heat pump hotspots: the UK areas with the biggest up take revealed 18 April 2024

New research has revealed the regions in the UK with the most heat pumps and it’s bad news for England, as Scotland and Wales fully occupy the top 10....


Rinnai Heat Pumps on Site at Stockport College 11 April 2024

Stockport College have recently completed a £25M campus redevelopment programme to ensure that all courses have the highest standards of facilities and resources.


DiscreteHeat appoints former Baxi chief as non-executive chairman 10 April 2024

DiscreteHeat has announced the appointment of David Pinder, former chief executive of UK heating manufacturer Baxi, as non-executive chairman....


A third of people have switched hotel rooms due to ‘bad air’ 10 April 2024

New research has uncovered the significant influence of air conditioning and ventilation on top-tier hospitality experiences, emphasising the vital role of air as a wellness trend gaining traction within the industry....


Three critical measures to protect pupils from ‘alarmingly poor’ school air quality 10 April 2024

With nearly nine out of 10 new school sites above the World Health Organisation (WHO) targets on major air pollutants, Elta is urging decision makers to address the problem through a ‘three-step’ process to ventilation ...


BEAMA launches Net Zero service to propel UK manufacturing to decarbonisation 10 April 2024

BEAMA, the UK manufacturing trade association for energy-related infrastructure and building systems and services, has announced the launch of its Net Zero Service....


First fan manufacturer certified under new programme 10 April 2024

Eurovent Certification has welcomed the first products to be certified under the new and improved Eurovent Certified Performance programme for Fans....


HVAC & Refrigeration Live Returns to ExCeL London in 2025 02 April 2024

HVAC & Refrigeration Live (HVACR Live) is back for 2025, scheduled for 9 and 10 April at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre in London.

This biennial event serves as the UK's only dedicated national exhibition for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration sectors.