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ACW: Making school less cool

Mike Elver, national accounts sector manager at Andrews Sykes Hire, discusses the need for students at schools to keep their cool – especially when it comes to taking examinations.

1 Sep 2008

ACW: Taking the global perspective

In the current period of economic uncertainty, LG Air Conditioning is making impressive progress towards sustainability. HVR talks to general manager Graham Hendra about what his company is doing on a global scale

1 Sep 2008

ACW: Making do without the holy grail

Why is the air-conditioning industry losing its nerve in the battle for the environmental high ground? It certainly seems to be losing the green issues PR battle. But there are alternative views out there in the industry.

1 Sep 2008

ACW: All down to a split decision

Record-breaking temperatures are now a summer tradition, which means a rise in demand for air-conditioning units. HVR looks at the latest advances in split systems.

1 Sep 2008

Air movement and ductwork: Weapons of mass destruction

Jeff Charlton introduces us to the silent killer potentially lurking in the damp, dark corners of our homes and offices – toxic mould. One fact stands out: prevention is definitely better than cure.

1 Sep 2008

Air movement and ductwork: Breaking with convention

In a recent BSRIA test, a new ductwork system outperformed the conventional approach. It cut installation time in half, significantly reduced air leakage, and cost less – all without the need for sealants.

1 Sep 2008

Editorial: You can't give no satisfaction

Several things have come across my desk in the last few days. Along with the proofs of The Leaders and the usual deluge of press releases - don't knock it, Paul, they are your lifeblood - has come an e-mail from BSRIA containing its annual client satisfaction document.

11 Aug 2008

Legal Matters:Are you safely steering your employee car policies?

A COMPANY car was once an attractive element of a remuneration package for prospective employees.

11 Aug 2008

Contractor Profile: Cool-desk Paul

Paul Hood, vice president of engineering operations at JPMorgan, makes sure the global bank’s building services are up and running all day, every day. Could this be one of the most stressful jobs in engineering in the UK? Paul Braithwaite asks the questions.

11 Aug 2008

Burning Issue: Time Nears for F-Gas training

It is more important than ever to show F-gas regulation has been effective - not just in the UK but throughout Europe, writes Mike Nankivell. And training and certification are about to be scrutinised.

11 Aug 2008

Company Profile: Special delivery

It’s all about getting the product delivery right, says Odourvac director Vance Rowe. But, he tells HVR editor Paul Braithwaite, not everyone in the UK seems to share these high expectations.

11 Aug 2008

Sustainability:Get a tighter grip on energy

As the UK’s need to cut carbon emissions keeps on gathering momentum – with more government legislation looming on the horizon – HVR looks at the benefits of taking a holistic approach towards energy management

11 Aug 2008

Sustainability: When natural selection works

Monodraught managing director Professor Terry Payne suggests that natural ventilation offers a real opportunity to help homeowners, businesses and government reduce energy costs and their carbon footprint

11 Aug 2008

Editors Comment: Govt must change funding for CHP

I HAVE been talking to David Shaw, managing director of Baxi Senertec UK, which makes the Dachs CHP unit.

1 Jul 2008

Health & Safety Matters: Safety is key to sustainability

The new strategy for Sustainable Construction must have workplace safety at its heart, says Bob Towse, head of techical and safety at the HVCA

1 Jul 2008

Business Matters: Debt: three times as much!

Insolvency Service figures hide the true extent of the debt problem, says Laurence Weeks, chair of the eastern region of R3, Association of Business Recovery Professionals, and partner at Cambridge law firm Taylor Vinters

1 Jul 2008

Company Profile: Rinnai: Infinity and beyond...

Rinnai UK faces a challenge – getting the domestic market to embrace an instantaneous water heater when condensing combis are in vogue. HVR spoke to managing director Geoff Hobbs and lent an ear to his cunning plan

1 Jul 2008

Renewables: combined heat and power: CHP comes of age

Rising energy prices and the need for convenient retrofit solutions to help buildings meet the requirements of the revised Part L of the Building Regulations are driving up demand for combined heat and power (CHP) in the UK.

1 Jul 2008

Energy Efficiency: Time for a little payback

The payback period is all too often ignored when assessing the most energy-efficient ways of generating hot water, according to Tony Billett, chairman of Zenex Technologies

1 Jul 2008

Energy Efficiency: I spy with my little device...

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1 Jul 2008

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ACW: Making school less cool

ACW: Taking the global perspective

ACW: Making do without the holy grail

ACW: All down to a split decision

Air movement and ductwork: Weapons of mass destruction

Air movement and ductwork: Breaking with convention

Editorial: You can't give no satisfaction

Legal Matters:Are you safely steering your employee car policies?

Contractor Profile: Cool-desk Paul

Burning Issue: Time Nears for F-Gas training

Company Profile: Special delivery

Sustainability:Get a tighter grip on energy

Sustainability: When natural selection works

Editors Comment: Govt must change funding for CHP

Health & Safety Matters: Safety is key to sustainability

Business Matters: Debt: three times as much!

Company Profile: Rinnai: Infinity and beyond...

Renewables: combined heat and power: CHP comes of age

Energy Efficiency: Time for a little payback

Energy Efficiency: I spy with my little device...

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