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Bisset focusses on business principles

New B&ES president Bruce Bisset is proud of Galloway Group's status as a modern company with an international customer base that can also draw on a rich local engineering heritage.

13 Aug 2013

Fulfilling solutions through knowledge

Products need to be more than innovative and they need to work in the real world, says Martin Lowe, joint managing director of Marflow Hydronics.

13 Aug 2013

Putting the strategy into solar

Summer 2013 saw the launch of the Government's first strategy for solar energy in a move which marks the sector's 'coming of age' according to Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker. Mark Elliott explains.

13 Aug 2013

EC ruling defeat dispels heat pump and radiator myths

High output, low water content radiators are the perfect emitter for low temperature systems, argues Nick Whitwell, managing director of Quinn Radiators, as he welcomes the defeat of a European proposal to label radiators as unsuitable for use with heat pumps.

13 Aug 2013

Traversing the maze of boosting performance

The demand for pressure boosting has grown consistently in recent years as a result of taller buildings, more condensed living, inconsistent site pressure and reduced mains pressure. These factors combined with the need to reduce the plant room size into the smallest possible footprint, has made the selection process much more complex, says Glynn Williams

13 Aug 2013

High efficiency pumps and the European Union

In order to meet the European Union's plans for carbon reduction, the total energy consumption of all circulating pumps used for heating must be halved by 2020. Christian Engelke explains the new ErP directive for high efficiency pumps

8 Jul 2013

Getting to grips with Gripple

Frazer Belafonte, UK industrial sales manager of Gripple, is worried that many contractors do not yet understand BIM, when they need to be on board with it by 2016.

8 Jul 2013

Decision on Part L core to future of efficient commercial buildings

The uncertainty still hanging over Part L is sparking outcries throughout much of the construction industry, says Jerry Studden

8 Jul 2013

Heating up the commercial market

Over the past five years or so, underfloor heating has increased in popularity within the domestic market and is now becoming recognised as a superior heat emitter for commercial properties too. However, in order to maximise the potential of a commercial underfloor heating system, there are a few common pitfalls that need to be avoided. Neil Young explains more

8 Jul 2013

Wet or electric, the choice is yours

Steven Rooney explains why underfloor heating is more versatile than people might think

8 Jul 2013

Cassette solutions for commercial application

When specifying underfloor heating in commercial projects it is important to use a specialist design-and-supply company with sufficient expertise in commercial applications, that can offer dedicated floor cassette solutions. Gareth Yoxall explains.

8 Jul 2013

Building on the BIM buzz

With the designs of commercial buildings becoming more complex and the integration of different services key to a successful project, Dene Kent discusses the importance of adopting Building Information Modelling (BIM) sooner rather than later

14 May 2013

Bespoke design doesn't have to be expensive

By pioneering parametric design and linking CAD systems to factory machinery, manufacturers can ensure repeatable and consistent quality with every component - totally bespoke units, without the tailored price tag, says Alun Thomas

14 May 2013

TROX offers one-stop shop facility

TROX has formally launched its X-CUBE air handling unit range, which, it says, heralds its arrival "as the only company in its sector capable of supplying, from a single source, virtually all components required for installing a complete air conditioning system".

14 May 2013

Multiple fan arrangement offers an array of benefits

Using multiple fans has advanced air handler technology. Joe Wieckoswki explains the technology and outlines its benefits

14 May 2013

Victaulic ensures Calais hospital piping installed in record time

A new £142 million (€167 million) hospital in Calais, France will house a maternity ward and operating theatre. It has a capacity for 450 additional beds and provides its patients with the latest in high-tech facilities.

14 May 2013

Developer highlights advantages of heat pumps for care homes

A Yorkshire care home provider is said to be reaping the benefits of renewable energy and savings on its energy bills after specifying heat pumps from Danfoss for six Ideal Care Homes across the North and Midlands.

14 May 2013

NHS Surrey cuts carbon emissions with heating and HW upgrade

With the aim of reducing carbon emissions and improving efficiencies, NHS Surrey embarked on a programme of upgrade to their heating and hot water systems across more than twenty sites. Many of the boilers and water heaters were coming to the end of their economical lifespan so it was an ideal time to review their heating and hot water plant.

14 May 2013

Hoval helps to cut hospital emissions

Space heating and domestic hot water at the new East Riding Community Hospital is being supplied by a combination of biomass and gas fired boilers from Hoval. This combination gives the hospital an efficient and responsive low carbon heating system that also qualifies for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).

14 May 2013

Cutting emissions with modulating CHP

Many small healthcare buildings can benefit from small-scale, modular CHP that tracks loads and modulates output, says Beata Blachut

14 May 2013

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Bisset focusses on business principles

Fulfilling solutions through knowledge

Putting the strategy into solar

EC ruling defeat dispels heat pump and radiator myths

Traversing the maze of boosting performance

High efficiency pumps and the European Union

Getting to grips with Gripple

Decision on Part L core to future of efficient commercial buildings

Heating up the commercial market

Wet or electric, the choice is yours

Cassette solutions for commercial application

Building on the BIM buzz

Bespoke design doesn't have to be expensive

TROX offers one-stop shop facility

Multiple fan arrangement offers an array of benefits

Victaulic ensures Calais hospital piping installed in record time

Developer highlights advantages of heat pumps for care homes

NHS Surrey cuts carbon emissions with heating and HW upgrade

Hoval helps to cut hospital emissions

Cutting emissions with modulating CHP

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