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HVR Awards News: And the winners are...

The second annual HVR Awards for Excellence ceremony saw well known industry names pitted against smaller companies for the prestige of winning an award in their sector.

9 Nov 2011

Chillers: Traditional systems offer cold comfort

Chiller-based hvac systems still have a vital role to play in improving energy efficiency in commercial buildings. In fact advances in technology mean that some chillers now qualify for the Renewable Heat Incentive. Martin Hayward looks at why chillers are still so important when it comes to cooling - and heating - our buildings.

13 Oct 2011

Chillers: Saving our heritage and saving energy too

A refurbishment of the chillers serving the National Archives' repositories at Kew is ensuring that the nation's heritage is protected.

13 Oct 2011

Heat Pumps: Get your heat pump choice right to cut carbon footprint

As the drive towards the elimination of carbon emissions accelerates, heat pumps are being viewed as an increasingly important weapon in the armoury of building services engineers and clients. However, says Maurice Diamond, it is crucial to choose the heat pump carefully.

13 Oct 2011

Heat Pumps: Retrofits made easy

Air source heat pumps are energy efficient and have green credentials, but have not always been suitable for retrofit applications. Robert Lockhart looks at how this is changing.

13 Oct 2011

Heat Pumps: Training offers fitting reward in renewables

The industry needs to invest in renewable systems training to be in the best position to take advantage of future growth opportunities in this sector, warns Stephen Andrews.

13 Oct 2011

Ventilation: Tackling the effects of high CO₂ levels

In a classroom where CO₂ levels are high, students will probably be less attentive and concentrate less well. There is, however, an answer, says Tim Kaye

13 Oct 2011

Ventilation: Help save lives with fire protection servicing

Built-in fire protection in buildings can save lives in the event of a fire, but only if hvac systems are correctly installed and regularly maintained, says Darren Ling.

13 Oct 2011

Ventilation: Why pcm could well be the new ac

It is time to acknowledge that phase change material technology offers an effective, environmentally-friendly and viable alternative to air conditioning for new and existing buildings, according to Tony Cull.

13 Oct 2011

Commercial Heating: It sometimes pays to be on the skids

Pre-fabricated packages can overcome obstacles and cut costs.

13 Oct 2011

Commercial Heating: Wooden performance

Poor specification will only damage the reputation of wood biomass, so Simon Holden offers advice on how to select it.

13 Oct 2011

Commercial Heating: Cascading benefits can help cut energy usage

With fuel prices taking off and larger organisations starting to feel the effects of the Carbon Reduction Commitment scheme, the efficiency of heating boilers is coming under increasing scrutiny. Employing an effective controls strategy can result in a significant reduction in energy use and carbon emissions. Jeff House examines the opportunities.

13 Oct 2011

Commercial Heating: Unshackle the supply chain to cut costs

The Government wants the industry to deliver quicker build times; lower lifecycle costs; and less energy demand. How can the commercial heating sector play its part and what supply chain changes will be necessary to make it possible? James Parkinson explains.

13 Oct 2011

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HVR Awards News: And the winners are...

Chillers: Traditional systems offer cold comfort

Chillers: Saving our heritage and saving energy too

Heat Pumps: Get your heat pump choice right to cut carbon footprint

Heat Pumps: Retrofits made easy

Heat Pumps: Training offers fitting reward in renewables

Ventilation: Tackling the effects of high CO₂ levels

Ventilation: Help save lives with fire protection servicing

Ventilation: Why pcm could well be the new ac

Commercial Heating: It sometimes pays to be on the skids

Commercial Heating: Wooden performance

Commercial Heating: Cascading benefits can help cut energy usage

Commercial Heating: Unshackle the supply chain to cut costs

Contractor Focus: 'Big 8' committed to workforce reform

Burning Issue: Give pension provision a sporting chance

Boilers: Heat is on as boilers face a growing green wave

Air Conditioning World: Take control to meet demands of the law

Air Conditioning World: Sector set to go from strength to strength

Fan Coil Units: Fan coils take on the mighty chilled beam

CHP: European fuel cell R&D centre opens its doors

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