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Renewable Energy: Wood burners set to save social housing energy

Modern high efficiency wood burning stoves use less energy to deliver more heat, according to Edward Henry. If multiplied across multiple units of social housing, there is the potential for these savings to be magnified and make a significant contribution to CO₂ reduction.

27 Dec 2010

Fans: Change is in the air over Parts F and L

The changes to Part F and Part L of the Building regulations came into effect this October. Stephen Neild looks at the impact they are likely to have on the ventilation industry.

27 Dec 2010

Fans: Fan decks benefit from energy-saving makeover

The new Building Regulations Part L 2010 are putting greater focus on the design of super energy efficient fan decks, says Mick Holland.

27 Dec 2010

Air Conditioning World: Design factors for decentralised ventilation

Decentralised ventilation requires no false ceiling and means that the height of multi-storey buildings can be reduced. But the benefits don't stop there, says Trox UK's Barry Trewhitt.

27 Dec 2010

Air Conditioning World: Address basic errors to boost operating efficiency

Basic design flaws, user error and maintenance failings that result in poor operating efficiency can be addressed by appropriate legislation, says Space Air Conditioning's Mike Nankivell.

27 Dec 2010

Air Conditioning World: R22 phase-out - It's time to take the opportunities

Renewing existing R22 systems with high efficiency R410A systems represents a tremendous opportunity for installers and maintenance firms, says Sanyo Air Conditioners' Graham Wright.

27 Dec 2010

Contractor Focus: Simplicity is the key to green project success

Although he is deeply committed to low- and zero-carbon systems and solutions, the HVCA's recently-appointed head of sustainability, David Frise, believes that simplicity is the key to their successful implementation. Ian Vallely reports.

27 Dec 2010

Work Practice Focus: Ormandy focuses on packaged plant

Business development director, Murdo MacDonald of the Ormandy Group, explains that more clients are now opting for the prefabricated approach, and this means suppliers must focus on quality.

27 Dec 2010

Work Practice Focus: School building projects are back on the menu

The Government has thrown a lifeline to school building projects, and small-scale refurbishment work in particular, as part of the measures announced in its Comprehensive Spending Review.

27 Dec 2010

Burning Issue: It's time we closed the ductwork stable door

Lindab's Andy Watton believes the building services industry is far too complacent about the high rates of air leakage we are seeing from our ductwork systems.

27 Dec 2010

Energy Management: Heat of the moment

With their large surface area, radiators offer the perfect answer to those seeking energy and cost savings from renewables, says Chris Humphries

8 Nov 2010

Energy Management: Why it pays to get into serious hot water

Big energy savings in commercial buildings could result from areas other than the usual suspects such as commercial instant boiling water systems , says Nick Taylor

8 Nov 2010

Energy Management: Realising the pipe dream

Pre-insulated flexible piping makes a significant contribution to sound long-term energy management says Peter McEntee

8 Nov 2010

Energy Management: Eco-design for the real world

There are convincing financial reasons why companies should strive towards improved energy efficiency. John Durbin looks at how the economic argument impacts on air conditioning.

8 Nov 2010

Building Management Systems: Key steps towards better boiler efficiency

Maximising boiler efficiency requires attention to detail. Tony Willis outlines the measures that will prove effective and those that could be an expensive mistake

8 Nov 2010

Industrial and Commercial: True value lasts a lifetime

When making choices about where to invest, financial incentives are a top priority, so what’s the true cost of investing in a new heating system? Nick Winton explains

8 Nov 2010

Industrial and Commercial: Fitting reminder of condensing versatility

Gas boilers can be combined with other technologies including renewables to create a high performing heating system that has a low impact on the environment. Mark Northcott explains.

8 Nov 2010

Industrial and Commercial: Cutting your underfloor overheads

Recently developed manifolds and control centres enable underfloor heating systems to deliver greater control , says Michelle Fleming

8 Nov 2010

Company Profile: Steps to unleashing renewable power

Tighter control and better oversight of building specifications are crucial if the renewables sector is to thrive, says David Whitfield, managing director of heating equipment supplier Evinox. Ian Vallely reports.

8 Nov 2010

Contractor Profile: It pays to consider offsite assembly

A host of solid business benefits can accrue from employing offsite assembly as building services contractor EIC South West discovered

8 Nov 2010

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Renewable Energy: Wood burners set to save social housing energy

Fans: Change is in the air over Parts F and L

Fans: Fan decks benefit from energy-saving makeover

Air Conditioning World: Design factors for decentralised ventilation

Air Conditioning World: Address basic errors to boost operating efficiency

Air Conditioning World: R22 phase-out - It's time to take the opportunities

Contractor Focus: Simplicity is the key to green project success

Work Practice Focus: Ormandy focuses on packaged plant

Work Practice Focus: School building projects are back on the menu

Burning Issue: It's time we closed the ductwork stable door

Energy Management: Heat of the moment

Energy Management: Why it pays to get into serious hot water

Energy Management: Realising the pipe dream

Energy Management: Eco-design for the real world

Building Management Systems: Key steps towards better boiler efficiency

Industrial and Commercial: True value lasts a lifetime

Industrial and Commercial: Fitting reminder of condensing versatility

Industrial and Commercial: Cutting your underfloor overheads

Company Profile: Steps to unleashing renewable power

Contractor Profile: It pays to consider offsite assembly

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