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Architect calls for a halt to demolitions and hails refurbishment

VAT rules are undermining sustainable development by rewarding developers who demolish buildings and penalising those who refurbish.

11 Mar 2015

Ecodesign and HVACR

Ecodesign and HVACR Mike Lawrence, chairman of the FETA Board, explains why the Ecodesign Directive is an important piece of legislation across the EU member states.

10 Mar 2015

China high-rise office building achieves first BREEAM Outstanding rating

No. 1 Shanghai, a 180m tall, 34 storey commercial tower created by state developer the Shanghai International Shipping Service Centre (SISSC) has achieved an Outstanding design rating under BREEAM, the world's foremost sustainability standard for buildings.

15 Jan 2015

Europe’s energy transition: Secure power for a sustainable economy

Technological and commercial innovation is accelerating as the European power market reaches the vital nexus between renewable and traditional power.

14 Jan 2015

Energy bills rise as the mercury falls

Most commercial buildings experience a spike in running costs at this time of year as temperatures fall and the dark nights close in, despite the fact that nearly all organisations can take steps to reduce their energy consumption and improve their green credentials.

7 Jan 2015

Space Air addresses R22 concerns

Mike Nankivell, marketing director for the Daikin distributor, Space Air, comments on a dilemma facing suppliers of air conditioning and parts now it is illegal to use the refrigerant R22 for service and maintenance purposes.

7 Jan 2015

Major changes ahead for healthcare construction procurement

According to a new report by AMA Research, major changes within the NHS are changing the way that it is working with the construction industry.

15 Oct 2014

Be prepared: be winter ready

As we enter the winter months, Mark Hodgkinson of Xylem Water Solutions UK is calling on all businesses to be prepared and to ensure their business continuity plan is up to date.

14 Oct 2014

Uponor answers the most common UFH queries

Underfloor Heating (UFH) has been installed in British homes for decades yet its roots go back hundreds of years.

8 Sep 2014

Green Deal - Success or failure?

“Due to overwhelming popular demand, the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund is closed for applications with immediate effect” reads a press release on the DECC website. The ...

14 Aug 2014

The art of the ball valve

Understated and discreet, the humble ball valve is one of the vital cogs in the machinery that drives the modern world.

4 Aug 2014

When it comes to return on investment, size matters

When it comes to return on investment, size matters In buildings where there is a large heating/cooling demand over extended periods, the benefits of combined heat and power (CHP) are hard to beat.

8 Jul 2014

Finding a fan base in a few new sectors

Finding a fan base in a few new sectors Not just for large commercial use, smaller CHP units are attracting new sectors of the market.

8 Jul 2014

Can less really be more? Single vs multi CHP

Alex Parkinson of Bosch Commerial Heating evaluates the pros and cons of multiple module CHP systems vs single module arrangements

8 Jul 2014

Getting the best out of green solutions

Renewable and low carbon technologies should be hailed as the saviour of commercial heating, helping users to reduce their carbon emissions and cut energy costs.

8 Jul 2014

Fan array keeps Mary Rose project ship shape

It’s not often you get to see something completey different, but when you go behind the scenes of the conservation site of the 16th Century Mary Rose in Portsmouth’s historic dockyard that’s exactly what you get.

8 Jul 2014

Building regulations and ductwork leakage testing

The Building Regulations require ductwork leakage testing, with implications for designers, installers, and maintenance contractors. Peter Rogers chairman of the B&ES Ductwork Group Technical explains

8 Jul 2014

Examining the options to a high-scale problem

Stored hot water systems suffer badly from the problem of scale build up – even when water treatment measures are set in place which could put a burden on water heaters. Scott Humphries argues in favour of zinc-based calcium inhibitors.

8 Jul 2014

When it comes to cooling don’t play Russian roulette

What is the right way to cost effectively cool a data centre? Is it about increasing the input temperature? Maybe aisle containment is the answer? What about free air cooling?

7 Jul 2014

Ground source suits the residential sector

Ground source suits the residential sector Chris Davis explains the benefits of district ground source heat pump systems for the residential sector

3 Jul 2014

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Architect calls for a halt to demolitions and hails refurbishment

Ecodesign and HVACR

China high-rise office building achieves first BREEAM Outstanding rating

Europe’s energy transition: Secure power for a sustainable economy

Energy bills rise as the mercury falls

Space Air addresses R22 concerns

Major changes ahead for healthcare construction procurement

Be prepared: be winter ready

Uponor answers the most common UFH queries

Green Deal - Success or failure?

The art of the ball valve

When it comes to return on investment, size matters

Finding a fan base in a few new sectors

Can less really be more? Single vs multi CHP

Getting the best out of green solutions

Fan array keeps Mary Rose project ship shape

Building regulations and ductwork leakage testing

Examining the options to a high-scale problem

When it comes to cooling don’t play Russian roulette

Ground source suits the residential sector

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