- June 2007
F-Gas regulation could send industry into chaos
01 June 2007
Never before has the refrigeration and air-conditioning industry faced so many legislative deadlines in such a short space of time. Ewan Rose sounds the alarm bell for contractors
Editors Comment: Working together is working smarter!
01 June 2007
I heard some very interesting figures during a visit to the Trox factory to see the new press the company has just bought.
Health & safety matters: Getting under the skin of worker health
01 June 2007
Safety hogs the headlines, but long-term worker health issues deserve more urgent attention, says Bob Towse, head of technical and safety at the HVCA
BUSINESS MATTERS: Now is the time for pension planning
01 June 2007
There is no better time than the present to get your pension planning right, says Baker Tilly director and pensions specialist Gary Grewal
Contractor Profile: Rock stars and hospitals: it’s all in a day’s work!
01 June 2007
Sharp + Howse managing director Bob Shelley admits he has a low boredom threshold, so it is just as well that his company works for such a diverse range of clients
Company Profile: The business end of BSRIA!
01 June 2007
Paul Braithwaite talks to Dave Stephens, general manager of BSRIA’s Instrument Solutions division, which hires, sells and calibrates instruments used by the building services industry
Special Report-F-Gas: F-Gas Regulation could send industry into chaos
01 June 2007
Never before has the refrigeration and air-conditioning industry faced so many legislative deadlines in such a short space of time. Ewan Rose sounds the alarm bell for contractors
Air Conditioning World: VRF installation moves into the next phase
01 June 2007
LG’s Ian Boyd takes a look at some of the installation and site developments which are making VRF systems quicker to install and offer consultants and contractors greater flexibility in gaining major advantages in energy savings
Air Conditioning World: Latest packaged rooftop units get smart and flexible
01 June 2007
Packaged rooftop units have traditionally been seen as a poor cousin to other systems. But it’s time to take a fresh look at the latest generation, says David Birtles, director of Lennox UK
Air Conditioning World: Carrier’s clean, green air handling machine
01 June 2007
Tony Millard, UK sales and marketing director, Carrier Air Handling Units, reveals the technical details that differentiate the latest Carrier advance in the UK air handling unit market
Air Conditioning World: Domestic ac: Mitsubishi’s alternative message
01 June 2007
Donald Daw, air conditioning division director for Mitsubishi Electric, asks if the growth in comfort cooling in UK homes is in our best interests?
Domestic Heating: EPCs business opportunity for engineers: NAEA
01 June 2007
THE introduction of Energy Performance Certificates as a mandatory element in Home Information Packs (HIPs) represents a business opportunity that plumbing and heating engineers are ideally placed to exploit.
Domestic Heating: Saunier Duval boiler joins flagship range
01 June 2007
SAUNIER Duval has introduced a high efficiency system boiler.
Domestic Heating: MBD cental heating report predicts sales growth of 7%
01 June 2007
THE domestic central heating market is set to grow every year culminating in overall growth of 7% in real terms during the years 2007 - 2011.
Domestic Heating: Ready for a greener future
01 June 2007
The radiator industry needs to ensure it can remain competitive
and meet legislative requirements by being green, according to Mike Wright, research and development manager at Quinn Radiators
Domestic Heating: Opportunities abound in domestic heating market
01 June 2007
The importance of renewable energy is growing as it becomes increasingly evident that fossil fuel supplies are finite. Here, David Green at Daikin Airconditioning UK, discusses the benefits of heat pump technology and the opportunities available in the domestic heating market
Domestic Heating: More chances in the crossover market
01 June 2007
While traditionally there has been little crossover between the domestic and commercial boiler markets, recent developments mean the components in domestic and commercial appliances are similar. Graham Williamson, business director of commercial heating at Ideal Boilers, discusses the crossover market
ADCAS-10 years on: Still in good heart for the fight
01 June 2007
As ADCAS celebrates its 10th anniversary the battle for fair play continues
Filters: Market demands more from splits
01 June 2007
Split system air conditioners need to do more to meet the demanding needs of end users, writes Paul Kingswell of Axair Climate
Filters: A healthier way to breathe
01 June 2007
Filters can help boost the well-being of a company’s workforce by removing harmful pollutants, and protect the planet by saving energy. Trox UK’s Nick Shackleton explains
Burning Issue: Wild claims and rogue traders
01 June 2007
The market for renewable heating systems is on a roll but we must make sure it does not get hijacked, says Mark Wilkins, brand manager for Vaillant