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Skills gap ‘getting worse or not improving’ 

Four in 10 project managers who work in engineering think the skills gap in their sector is either getting worse or not improving, while over half believe apprenticeships are the best way to fix the problem, a new survey by the Association for ... 
 31 Jan 2024
Nathan Wood, chair of BESA’s Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) group

BESA ‘disappointed but not surprised’ by Clean Air Act rejection

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has criticised the government’s decision to reject calls for a new Clean Air Act.... 
 31 Jan 2024

Fernox marks 60 years

Fernox is celebrating its 60th year in 2024. As the world’s first chemical water treatment company, the last six decades has seen Fernox leading the way in the heating industry – from pioneering the use of chemicals, testing and filter technology to ... 
 31 Jan 2024

Rinnai – New Product Launch Programme of Low GWP Heat Pumps, Electric Water Heaters, Hot Water Cylinders & Plate Heat Exchangers

Rinnai expand products for heating and water heating in all fuels - gas, electric and renewables. 
 30 Jan 2024
Logic4training

Logic4training welcomes new head of marketing

Logic4training, the South East's leading training provider for the trades, has appointed Harry Budd as its new head of marketing.... 
 25 Jan 2024

Carrier unveils training vehicle to kick off roadshow

Toshiba Carrier UK has launched a dedicated demonstration training vehicle focusing on air-to-water heat pumps with products across its portfolio of brands including Toshiba, Riello, and Vokèra.... 
 25 Jan 2024

HPA proposes a Domestic Heat Pump Tariff Discount

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has published its latest research on options for overcoming the distortive impact of Environmental and Social Obligations on the domestic heating market. This report and extensive background analysis sets out the ... 
 25 Jan 2024
BESA’s director of specialist knowledge Rachel Davidson

Building Safety Act already changing the legal landscape

This year will see significant change to the legal liabilities of building services contractors because of new powers introduced under the Building Safety Act, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).... 
 25 Jan 2024

Free retrofit training course to unlock career paths for heating engineers

Heating engineers and contractors can now access a free course from a retrofit knowledge and skills provider to kickstart their career in retrofit.... 
 25 Jan 2024
Simon Lunt is BESA

BESA appoints first head of business development

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has appointed Simon Lunt as its first head of business development as part of a wider strategic review.... 
 18 Jan 2024
Image render of the Community Heat Hub at Vistry Kent’s Bexhill site.

Networked heat solution for UK house build market

Utility infrastructure partner GTC has launched a new solution that aims to transform how new homes are heated across the UK.... 
 18 Jan 2024
BESA’s director of training and skills Helen Yeulet

New year boost for heat network training

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched an industry-wide training scheme for heat network engineers backed by government funding.... 
 18 Jan 2024
Women lead the way in green developments at Kensa

The women leading the charge towards a greener future 

From the boardroom to the factory floor, women in science and engineering are playing a pivotal role in helping The Kensa Group bring zero carbon heating and cooling to the masses.... 
 18 Jan 2024

Clean Heat Cashback Pledge

Worcester Bosch plans to introduce an exclusive new Clean Heat Cashback Pledge to support consumers and installers alike with the transition to Bosch electrified heat pumps and hybrid systems.... 
 18 Jan 2024

Best practice guide to prevent frozen condensate issues during cold snaps

The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) is encouraging heating engineers to ensure that condensate discharge pipes are installed correctly, and any installations are upgraded where they have a risk of freezing in extreme cold weather.

With cold temperatures predicted across Europe, some households could experience issues related to the condensate discharge pipe freezing and becoming blocked with ice. While it is the responsibility of a heating engineer to confirm that the condensate discharge pipe has been fitted and insulated correctly, prolonged sub-zero temperatures may still raise the need to thaw the pipe.

 

 

 18 Jan 2024

New ventilation training programme tackles damp and mould in homes

A training course and qualification, focused on creating a new generation of specialists with the skillset to help address the issues of damp and mould in UK housing, has been launched by national trade body the Property Care Association (PCA)... 
 11 Jan 2024
Jen Vickers is the BCIA

BCIA announces new VP, plus new additions to the management committee

Jen Vickers of Crown House Technologies has been elected as the next Vice-President of the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA).... 
 11 Jan 2024

Could your business benefit from an apprentice in 2024?

Building services training provider, Logic4training, is introducing a new 19+ apprenticeship programme and is calling for employers interested in taking on an apprentice.... 
 11 Jan 2024

Considered approach needed to address humidity threat to construction projects from latest storms

With the opening days of 2024 seeing widespread flooding across Europe in the wake of Storm Henk, temporary power and temperature control solutions provider, Aggreko, is raising awareness within the construction industry of the risks to projects ... 
 11 Jan 2024
The screenshot image is taken from the results page of the British Gas Carbon Cruncher calculator.

What you can achieve by switching to a heat pump revealed

British Gas has created a calculator where the user can get a personalised estimate for how much CO2 they could reduce their household emissions by switching from traditional home heating systems to a modern heat pump. The service provider estimates ... 
 11 Jan 2024
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