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Low & Zero Carbon: The rocky road to a sustainable future

Energy efficiency and sustainability are intrinsically linked. If we are to fine-tune the energy usage of our buildings effectively, we must give them the attention they need in terms of engineering, especially when considering sustainable heating systems, according to Mark Northcott. 
 11 Feb 2011

Low & Zero Carbon: Integrating low carbon commercial heating

It is crucial to share knowledge and expertise as early as possible when embarking upon low carbon commercial heating projects, says Jeff House 
 11 Feb 2011

Fan Coil Units: Meeting conflicting demands on FCUs

The demands placed on fan coil units in modern commercial and industrial applications can be particularly challenging. Are they up to the job? Ian Thomas has the answer. 
 11 Feb 2011

Fan Coil Units: Design factors to cut emission rates

Hydraulic fan coil units can offer an energy efficient means of providing air conditioning for a range of commercial buildings, says Mike Price 
 11 Feb 2011

Company Focus: Call for calm over the clamour for renewables

Renewable technologies have their place in hvac projects, but the industry shouldn't get too carried away with them, says David Pepper, managing director of Lochinvar. Ian Vallely reports. 
 11 Feb 2011

Contractor Focus: Water hygiene - More than just a question of cleaning

Building environmental services specialist Alan Jordan thinks over-regulation is building up resentment among clients and hiding the real benefits of hygiene services. Ewen Rose reports. 
 11 Feb 2011

Burning Issue: No more Niagara Falls

Returns can be seen within 12 months when water quality challenges are addressed effectively, says Mike Malina 
 11 Feb 2011

Legal Advice: Employment law

When I'm 64... 
 11 Feb 2011

Ant Wilson: How cold can it go?

The recent sub-Zero conditions in the UK got me asking: How cold can it go? The answer is very cold indeed! 
 11 Feb 2011

Ecobuild preview: It's not easy being green, but help is at hand...

Ecobuild is one of the biggest events for sustainable design, construction and the built environment. Here is a preview of the offerings from a selected few exhibitors... 
 10 Feb 2011

Ductwork: Why ductwork design really does matter

Designers really need to pay more attention to access doors to allow ductwork to be cleaned effectively, says Ian Wall. 
 10 Feb 2011

Ductwork: Neutralise the dangers of dirty ductwork

It is crucially important to clean ductwork in new buildings in order to meet the HVCA's TR/19 standards, Darren Ling explains why. 
 10 Feb 2011

Ductwork: Grasp lucrative duct cleaning opportunites

Ventilation duct cleaning is vital to fire safety. And the sector offers significant business opportunities for enlightened contractors, according to Gary Nicholls. 
 10 Feb 2011

Fan Coil Units: Where next for the ubiquitous FCU?

Fan coil units are a mature technology, and yet there remains room for development - if not in the product itself, then certainly in its control, as Peter Lowther explains 
 10 Feb 2011

Pipes & Pipework: Lean, light, low-price pipework options

While copper fittings remain top of the heap for pipework, many people are turning to plastic. However, says Kathleen Bramwell, a new generation of lighter steel push-fit options are taking on plastics at their own game by offering low prices and fast assembly. 
 27 Jan 2011

Pipes & Pipework: Why it pays to prevent the dangers of pipe vibration

Big problems can arise when pipework is not sufficiently isolated. Richard Collman explains the lessons that were learned from two recent projects. 
 27 Jan 2011

Pipes & Pipework: Keeping sustainability in pipework alive

New technologies such as multi-layer push or press-fit connections and their associated piping herald a new era in installation practice, says Simon Spridgeon. 
 27 Jan 2011

Energy Efficiency: Engineers seek more 'off-Grid' solutions

The industry will have to deliver a rapid increase in on-site microgeneration capacity to make up for the country's looming electricity shortage, says David Shaw. 
 27 Jan 2011

Energy Efficiency: Time to take control of boiler efficiency

With the latest generation of boilers already close to peak performance, future efficiencies in commercial heating systems will largely come from improved controls, says Paul Sands. 
 27 Jan 2011

Energy Efficiency: Questionmark hangs over likely effectiveness of CRC

The Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme has been transformed from a recycled payments scheme to a carbon tax, creating considerable uncertainty, says Armin Mayer. 
 27 Jan 2011
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