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Companies warned not to ‘fake’ diversity

Built environment firms shouldn’t do anything about improving the diversity of their workforces if they don’t truly believe in it, according to a leading construction industry diversity champion....

20 May 2025

Government grant extension makes renewables training more accessible for installers

Installers can now take advantage of fully funded Air Source Heat Pump training at Renewables Centre, thanks to the Government’s recent extension of the Heat Training Grant....

20 May 2025

Government urged to offer ‘middle ground’ hybrid heating systems

New research has found that over two-thirds (68%) of UK homeowners think hybrid heating systems should be covered by government grants, proving the UK is missing a major opportunity to reduce the carbon emissions linked to home heating....

16 May 2025

CIBSE President Elect for the 2025/26 is David Cooper MBE

David Cooper MBE announced as CIBSE President Elect for 2025/26

CIBSE has announced David Cooper MBE as its President Elect for the 2025/26 term. A distinguished engineer with over 40 years of experience in the lift and escalator industry, David brings unparalleled expertise and leadership to CIBSE, advancing ...

16 May 2025

HPA highlights sector’s commitment to supporting newly qualified installers

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has published new survey results highlighting the range of sector support available for newly qualified heat pump installers offered by its members....

14 May 2025

Triton to sell FläktGroup to Samsung

Triton has signed an agreement to sell all shares of FläktGroup, a European specialist in energy-efficient ventilation and precision-cooling solutions, to Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd....

14 May 2025

Fischer named key partner as Qvantum strengthens UK distribution network

Heat pump manufacturer Qvantum Energy Technology has appointed electric heating specialist Fischer as a key distribution partner....

13 May 2025

REHAU makes appointment to district heating sales team

REHAU UK’s building solutions division has appointed Jack Trivett to Area Sales Manager for the Southwest of England and the South of Wales, focused on their pre-insulated pipe systems in a move to support the growing district heating market....

13 May 2025

Two appointments highlight BCIA's drive for a better BEMS sector

Keen to further support its members and drive awareness of the importance of building energy management systems (BEMS) in the UK’s journey towards net zero, the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has appointed two experienced specialists ...

9 May 2025

Gary Smith (centre) flips a pancake at SGN’s H100 Fife demonstration facility in Levenmouth, Fife

UK’s first hydrogen training centre opens for next generation of green gas engineers

Energy network SGN and Fife College are celebrating the opening of the UK’s first hydrogen training centre for gas engineers today....

7 May 2025

Mixergy achieves a King’s Award for Enterprise

Mixergy has announced that it has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation....

7 May 2025

Could renewable liquid fuels be a low cost and hassle free solution for rural homes?

Concern about switch to low carbon heating grows among rural householders

The government is being urged to set out a clear road map for decarbonising rural households in its upcoming Warm Homes Plan, as a new survey of off-gas grid consumers reveals increasing concerns over the cost of transitioning to low carbon heating....

7 May 2025

Bertrand Rotagnon (left) and Andrew Paddock (right) opening the new office

Carrier relocates to new London office

Carrier Commercial HVAC UK has officially moved into a dynamic new office space in Wimbledon, marking a significant investment in its team and a commitment to better serving its customers....

7 May 2025

Baxi hosts event exploring heat decarbonisation in schools

A Baxi-organised event has brought together government, heating industry experts and education stakeholders to discuss the opportunities and challenges around decarbonising heat in existing school buildings....

7 May 2025

Renewable Stance of Major Oil and Gas Companies Reflects Customer & Shareholder Attitude

Chris Goggin reviews the recent decision to reverse renewable investments in favour of increasing fossil fuel opportunities. BP is the latest global energy company to reduce investments in clean power projects and what this means for the direction of international and UK NetZero objectives.

6 May 2025

Schools strongly support heat decarbonisation, but barriers hinder progress – Baxi research

A survey conducted by Baxi of 200 state school estates managers, consultant engineers and M&E contractors has found that while enthusiasm for net zero and support for low carbon heating systems in schools is thriving, persistent barriers remain....

1 May 2025

Minister for Energy Consumers Miatta Fahnbulleh

Families to get more choice over home upgrades

Homeowners are set to have more choice over ways to access heating systems and bring down costs under proposals being considered as part of the Warm Homes Plan – helping to deliver on the government's milestone of higher living standards as part of ...

30 Apr 2025

BESA’s technical director Kevin Morrissey

More refrigerant bans possible says government

The government could tighten up the rules that restrict the use of global warming refrigerant gases including speeding up phase out programmes and introducing new bans, according to a spokesman from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural ...

29 Apr 2025

Carrier showcases latest rental innovations at customer event

Carrier recently welcomed customers to an exclusive Innovation Day at their Paisley facility. The event, attended by key industry professionals, provided an interactive experience showcasing the company’s expanding capabilities and commitment to ...

29 Apr 2025

OFTEC conference to call for fair rural decarbonisation plan

OFTEC has announced its 2025 conference agenda which will see industry leaders from across the liquid fuel heating sector unite in calling for Labour to set out a fair and pragmatic rural decarbonisation plan, which includes renewable liquid fuels....

28 Apr 2025

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Companies warned not to ‘fake’ diversity

Government grant extension makes renewables training more accessible for installers

Government urged to offer ‘middle ground’ hybrid heating systems

David Cooper MBE announced as CIBSE President Elect for 2025/26

HPA highlights sector’s commitment to supporting newly qualified installers

Triton to sell FläktGroup to Samsung

Fischer named key partner as Qvantum strengthens UK distribution network

REHAU makes appointment to district heating sales team

Two appointments highlight BCIA's drive for a better BEMS sector

UK’s first hydrogen training centre opens for next generation of green gas engineers

Mixergy achieves a King’s Award for Enterprise

Concern about switch to low carbon heating grows among rural householders

Carrier relocates to new London office

Baxi hosts event exploring heat decarbonisation in schools

Renewable Stance of Major Oil and Gas Companies Reflects Customer & Shareholder Attitude

Schools strongly support heat decarbonisation, but barriers hinder progress – Baxi research

Families to get more choice over home upgrades

More refrigerant bans possible says government

Carrier showcases latest rental innovations at customer event

OFTEC conference to call for fair rural decarbonisation plan

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