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Water Heating: Solar water heating: it's a popular renewable solution

Without a doubt, the UK water heating market is going green with renewable options now on offer. One renewable solution is solar thermal water heating, and many manufacturers have recently introduced solar products. Heatrae Sadia launched its unvented Megatech and vented Megalife Solar cylinders last year, and sales figures have been very encouraging. Here, marketing manager David Webster explains the factors driving the solar market and gives specifiers, building managers and installers some advice on what to look out for when choosing a solar thermal cylinder 
 1 Apr 2007

Water Heating: Underfloor heating: the ultimate designer accessory

THE uncluttered simplicity of minimalist furnishing will become as synonymous with the opening decade of the third millennium as art deco was to the 1930s and Carnaby Street was to the '60s. 
 1 Apr 2007

Building Services IT: With one click of the mouse...

Internet technology creates opportunity for improvement in every sphere of the workplace these days and now the HVAC industry is recognising its potential to provide even greater benefits to maintenance contractors and building operators, says Nick Cooper, national sales manager for Hamworthy Heating 
 1 Apr 2007

Building Services IT: All-in-one approach puts Swale in the driving seat

SWALE Heating uses Service Director from CS Group to manage its field service operations, taking full advantage of the latest mobile technology to enhance service levels and increase productivity at the same time. 
 1 Apr 2007

Radiant Heating: Radiant solution to heating industrial space

Historically, radiant heating in general has suffered some bad press because of poor application and system design. However, continuing improvements in building design, teamed with investment in product development, have resulted in radiant heating proving a viable option for applications such as factories and warehouses. Phil Alcock, managing director at Frico, examines the radiant option 
 1 Apr 2007

Editors Comment: Reward: a couple of hours at an exhibition!

THE exhibition season is upon us (not that it ever seems to leave us). 
 1 Mar 2007

Health & Safety Matters: Good intentions of giant partnership

A ground breaking partnership between builders and contractors should revolutionise attitudes to health and safety, says Bob Towse, head of technical and safety at the HVCA 
 1 Mar 2007

Business Matters: Attractive offices boost productivity

Philip Harrison, managing director of Birmingham-based international architectural and design consultancy Harrison Design Company, believes good workplace design can make a big difference to staff satisfaction 
 1 Mar 2007

Company Profile: Broag: quality reputation crosses the line

BRIAN Price, managing director of Broag UK, knows the reputation of his company's products is second to none in the commercial and industrial sectors. 
 1 Mar 2007

Contractor Profile: EIC: how to prosper in a changing market

Gramham Lyall and his fellow directors at EIC all trained on the tools. This grounding gave them the ability to deal with their customers in this ever-changing business. Paul Braithwaite asks about the issues an m&e contractor has to deal with to keep the business growing now and in the future 
 1 Mar 2007

Burning Issue: Seize the opportunity - you're in the front line!

Joined-up thinking and working together are key factors if the building services industry is to realise its full potential in reducing carbon emissions, says Steven Henry of Chalmor 
 1 Mar 2007

Ventilation: Hidden Assets

Jason Smithen, director of National Ventilation, discusses the issues around ducting, its use and the importance of correct sizing 
 1 Mar 2007

Commercial Heating: Sporting challenge for Buderus commercial boilers

BUDERUS commercial boilers have been installed at the new Croke Park Stadium in Dublin to provide the heating for the various sports and leisure facilities that are part of this excellent new facility. 
 1 Mar 2007

Commercial Heating: All together now!

While installing a condensing boiler can have a major impact on a building's energy efficiency, it's only part of the solution. To achieve maximum benefit, and satisfy increasingly stringent Building Regulations, the application, total system design and controls must also be considered. Peter Binstead, technical director at Ferroli, explains the importance of taking a holistic approach 
 1 Mar 2007

Precision control is key to design

PROVIDING cost-effective space heating and hot water is a key part of building services design. Originally, one boiler was used to provide both heating and dhw functions - probably quite inefficiently. 
 1 Mar 2007

Air Conditioning World: A chilling picture...

Understanding the life-cycle costs of a chiller installation requires a clear view of the full picture. Rob Rhodes of Axair Climate explores the features of chillers that can make all the difference. 
 1 Mar 2007

Air Conditioning World: The whole-life cost approach...

Whether an installer is specifying a new or replacement air conditioning system, it is vitally important he embraces the concept of whole-life costs by educating the end-user on the key benefits of this concept. Here, Simon Keel at Daikin Airconditioning UK, outlines what end-users need to know from installers so they can release the real value of their equipment 
 1 Mar 2007

Air Conditioning World: LG kick-starts 2007 with VRF range launch

NEW for 2007 from LG is a VRF range. It is innovative, easy to install, energy efficient and designed to complement a range of stylish indoor units with end-user health benefits in a new, advanced filtering systems. 
 1 Mar 2007

Air Conditioning World: Air handling systems focus on energy efficiency

Tony Millard, sales director of Carrier Air Handling Units, reviews the latest Eurovent publication and discusses the energy efficiency of air-handling-unit-based air conditioning systems 
 1 Mar 2007

Editors Comment: Skill shortages? What about employing women?

SOME 50,000 women have a university level qualification in science, engineering, construction and technology - and do not have jobs in these industries. 
 1 Feb 2007
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