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Housing professionals updated on heat network regulation

Housing providers from the public and private sector will hear feedback from the government's recent heat networks regulation consultation and learn about new metering and billing obligations at a free breakfast seminar in Central London on March 17....

9 Mar 2020

Left to right: Kristian Kirwin, national engineering manager at Airepure, Roger Van Oosten, chief executive of Airepure, Alan O’Connell, president Asia Pacific Camfil and Bill Wilkinson, managing sirector, Camfil UK.

Camfil acquires Australian company Airepure

Sweden-based Camfil has announced the acquisition of Airepure, Australia. This acquisition will help strengthen Camfil’s global position, offering innovative clean air solutions which will benefit customers...

9 Mar 2020

A new exciting era for Mansfield Pollard

Mansfield Pollard&Co has been acquired by two of its directors in a management buyout....

9 Mar 2020

BESA calls for renewed focus on diversity

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) marked International Women’s Day on Sunday by renewing its calls for a government strategy to diversify the workforce in the construction and engineering sectors....

9 Mar 2020

Is UK’s indoor air coronavirus-ready?

Oliver Zimmermann, chief executive of Condair Group, has expressed concern over the lack of humidity control regulations for public places and the subsequent impact on possible coronavirus transmission and the nation’s health....

6 Mar 2020

Richard Slee, chief executive of heat network specialist Switch2 Energy.

Scotland leads heat network development

Switch2 Energy has welcomed the Scottish government's leadership in accelerating the deployment of heat networks to help tackle fuel poverty and meet climate change targets....

6 Mar 2020

HVACR Live April 20-22, 2020 ExCel London

HVACR Live, the UK’s only dedicated national event for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration sectors, which was due to take place from April 20-22, 2020 at ExCeL London, has been postponed....

5 Mar 2020

David Evans joins Aermec

Aermec UK has further expanded its sales team with the appointment of David Evans....

4 Mar 2020

Call for UK Hydrogen Strategy and investment from Spending Review

Baxi Heating is calling on the Government to mandate hydrogen-ready boilers for all new gas boiler installations by 2025....

4 Mar 2020

Baxi Heating sponsors Smiths Racing

Baxi Heating has announced its continued sponsorship of Smiths Racing BMW for the 2020 Bennetts British Superbike Championship season....

4 Mar 2020

The Installer card is valid for five years.

Conex Bänninger launches certified installer scheme

Conex Bänninger has further increased its support for plumbing and heating installers by introducing a certified installer scheme....

4 Mar 2020

Mechanical ventilation and air filtration are key to protecting children

Peter Dyment, technical manager at Camfil has praised a new report on the effects of indoor air quality (IAQ) on children's health for placing a spotlight on this important topic, but stressed that natural ventilation is simply not enough, ...

4 Mar 2020

Fiona Hodgson, chief executive of SNIPEF.

Renewed debate on payment abuse is welcomed

Firms that have been affected by the abuse of retention payments in the construction industry have been urged to get in touch with their local MP ahead of renewed political debate on this damaging industry practice....

4 Mar 2020

Wolseley adds York to portfolio

Wolseley has added York chillers, heat pumps and rooftop packages to their existing HVAC portfolio....

4 Mar 2020

Gareth Copland, client services director for Insite Energy.

Insite Energy prepares for soar in demand

Insite Energy is investing heavily in customer service ahead of an anticipated sharp growth in district heating systems across the UK....

2 Mar 2020

Facilities managers urged to have DSEAR Risk Assessments in place

The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) has issued a warning to facilities managers to ensure they have the necessary DSEAR Risk Assessments in place for all air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pumps installed on their ...

2 Mar 2020

Sidney Copus, 2019 National Winner and gold medalist, being presented with his trophy.

SkillFRIDGE: Registration is now open

There has never been a better time to get involved with developing the skills of the country. From March 2, 2020 you can officially register to take part in this year's SkillFRIDGE cycle, a competition that aims to encourage young people into ...

2 Mar 2020

Almost four in 10 SMEs suffer mental health problems due to pay issues

Nearly four in 10 small and medium-sized businesses (37 per cent) across all industry sectors are encountering mental health issues among staff due to unfair payment practices, according to a new YouGov poll....

28 Feb 2020

The annualised carbon saving costs show that a low carbon liquid fuel (B100) has the potential to deliver the highest carbon reduction impact of any off-grid heating technology for the lowest overall cost over the lifetime of the appliance.

OFTEC claims heat decarbonisation policy must be flexible

Government should embrace a range of solutions to decarbonise heat in future homes with a focus on achieving emission reduction targets rather than prescribing technologies, says OFTEC in its response to the recent Future Homes Standard consultation....

27 Feb 2020

Stiebel Eltron wins German Design Award

Stiebel Eltron’s stand at ISH 2019 has received the Excellent Architecture award in the Exhibition category of this year’s German Design Awards....

26 Feb 2020

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Housing professionals updated on heat network regulation

Camfil acquires Australian company Airepure

A new exciting era for Mansfield Pollard

BESA calls for renewed focus on diversity

Is UK’s indoor air coronavirus-ready?

Scotland leads heat network development

HVACR Live April 20-22, 2020 ExCel London

David Evans joins Aermec

Call for UK Hydrogen Strategy and investment from Spending Review

Baxi Heating sponsors Smiths Racing

Conex Bänninger launches certified installer scheme

Mechanical ventilation and air filtration are key to protecting children

Renewed debate on payment abuse is welcomed

Wolseley adds York to portfolio

Insite Energy prepares for soar in demand

Facilities managers urged to have DSEAR Risk Assessments in place

SkillFRIDGE: Registration is now open

Almost four in 10 SMEs suffer mental health problems due to pay issues

OFTEC claims heat decarbonisation policy must be flexible

Stiebel Eltron wins German Design Award

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