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Heat exchangers key to energy- efficient warm air distribution

A new generation of recuperative plate heat exchangers, designed to be incorporated into air handling units or as part of an air distribution system, is now available from Reznor UK which, the company claims, will be a critical element in the drive to achieve effective and economic ventilation, heating, cooling and air distribution for buildings. Keith Sprague, market development manager for the AmbiRad Group, explains

1 Jan 2008

And now for the good news...

IN spite of all the bad news which is about as we go into the new year - potential recession, government losing the data of millions of people, credit crunch, consumer debt, etc - I am determined to be upbeat.

1 Jan 2008

It's a planning lottery

Local authorities need to take a more consistent and flexible approach to planning for renewables, says Mark Wilkins (right), renewable technology marketing development manager at Vaillant

1 Jan 2008

Take the low carbon approach to ventilation

Knowledge is the key to success if contractors are to take advantage of new opportunities in energy efficient systems, argues
Nygel Humphrey, marketing manager - commercial at Vent-Axia, a leading player in low carbon air movement solutions

1 Jan 2008

St Pancras shows built environment at its best!

Have you been watching the TV documentary about St Pancras? Although I missed a couple of episodes, the ones I saw were interesting, although I did feel sorry for the guy whose job it was to put up the ceiling in the undercroft.

1 Dec 2007

Business matters - Director's duties just got harder

The autumn changes to the Companies Act are raising the bar for directors. Baker Tilly, restructuring and
recovery partner Graham Bushby, explains how

1 Dec 2007

Health & Safety Matters - Behave yourself!

Last month's Building Services Summit highlighted the need for the industry to address its safety culture. Bob Towse, head of technical and safety at the HVCA, reports

1 Dec 2007

Air Conditioning World - The road to recovery

Mitsubishi Electric has some timely advice for anyone whose building does not currently incorporate heat recovery equipment as part of their heating and cooling system. Jason Tinsley explains

1 Dec 2007

Air Conditioning World - All roads lead to market

There are benefits and drawbacks to selling directly or through a distributor. Kazuo Sakakara, chair of FG Eurofred, can see no reason why the company should not be able to have the best of both worlds - and boost business into the bargain

1 Dec 2007

Air Conditioning World - Get it right first time

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Designing chilled water circuits to aid commissioning is the first step in achieving an efficient,
responsive system, says Wayne Perrins of Axair Climate

1 Dec 2007

Chimneys and Flues - Policing the air we breathe

The Clean Air Act is often abused, misunderstood and, on occasions, blatantly ignored. But SFL sales manager Mandy Webb (right) believes installing the correct chimney or flue can save money, as well as protecting air quality

1 Dec 2007

Chimneys and flues - Keeping standards sky high

Whether it is a multi-flue chimney, a fan dilution system or a generator exhaust, Schriedel Rite-Vent says it has a product to suit every commercial application. Here are some examples of the company's work from across the UK

1 Dec 2007

Contractor Profile: How to keep your customers happy

Mark Bolitho and Paul Smith have been working together for more than 20 years. They insist there is no magic formula for their success, just an undiluted enthusiasm and an insistence on good customer service. HVR talks to the directors of heating services firm Blue Flame

1 Dec 2007

Zero-carbon electricity 'could replace gas for heating'

A major report from the influential Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR) has foreseen "zero-carbon electricity replacing natural gas as the energy source for space and water heating".

1 Dec 2007

Solar heating's bright future

Katie Cope of Glow-worm takes a close look at some recent research into what the industry and customers really think about the fast-emerging solar marketplace

1 Dec 2007

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Plants offer an almost limitless renewable source of energy. Graham Blandford, marketing director of Viessmann UK, looks at some of the technical points to be considered with bio-energy systems

1 Dec 2007

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Heat exchangers key to energy- efficient warm air distribution

And now for the good news...

It's a planning lottery

Take the low carbon approach to ventilation

St Pancras shows built environment at its best!

Business matters - Director's duties just got harder

Health & Safety Matters - Behave yourself!

Air Conditioning World - The road to recovery

Air Conditioning World - All roads lead to market

Air Conditioning World - Get it right first time

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Chimneys and Flues - Policing the air we breathe

Chimneys and flues - Keeping standards sky high

Contractor Profile: How to keep your customers happy

Zero-carbon electricity 'could replace gas for heating'

Solar heating's bright future

Technology releases the power of biology

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Going underground for true sustainability

Pulling together for change

Contractor Profile: NG Bailey puts its money where its mouth is!

Company Profile: What's in a name? Everything when it is Mikrofill!

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