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Mitsubishi Electric extends delivery fleet

Mitsubishi Electric has started to operate a new fleet of delivery vehicles to cope with increasing demand for its energy saving Ecodan air source heat pump.

4 Nov 2013

FMB calls for finance schemes for builders to be simplified

Responding to a report from the National Audit Office (NAO), which criticises the Government for its confused approach towards business funding, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling for finance schemes designed to help construction SMEs to be simplified if they are to aid economic recovery.

4 Nov 2013

Milton Keynes plumber prosecuted by HSE

A plumber from Milton Keynes has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for putting householders at risk over many years by repeatedly carrying out gas fitting work despite being unqualified and unregistered.

4 Nov 2013

BSRIA names new chief executive

BSRIA has announced that Julia Evans will take over as chief executive in May 2014 when Andrew Eastwell retires.

4 Nov 2013

Improved outlook means specialist sector faces skills shortage

According to the NSCC (National Specialist Contractors Council), the recent improvement in trading conditions has highlighted a skills shortage among specialist contractors.

4 Nov 2013

Hotchkiss Air Supply names new MD

Hotchkiss Air Supply has appointed Phil Johnson as managing director.

30 Oct 2013

Knauf Insulation urges Government not to cut ECO

In response to claims that the Government is planning to extend the deadline for energy companies to fulfil their responsibilities under the Energy Companies Obligation (ECO), in a bid to lower fuel bills, Knauf Insulation is warning the Government not to ignore the long-term picture.

30 Oct 2013

Cofely and Peel Media Group win sustainability and environmental award

Cofely and partners The Peel Media Group, who were behind MediaCityUK, have won the award for 'Sustainability and Environmental Impact' at the BIFM (British Institute of Facilities Management) Awards 2013.

30 Oct 2013

Gripple appoints new MD

Gripple has named Ian Farquhar as its new managing director.

30 Oct 2013

Cofely acquires ExCeL energy centre

District energy company Cofely has acquired the energy centre connected to the ExCeL exhibition and conference centre in East London.

30 Oct 2013

Free energy seminar targets manufacturers

The MAS (Manufacturing Advisory Service) is inviting manufacturers to a free seminar that aims to help them combat spiraling energy costs.

30 Oct 2013

Dimplex welcomes Vince Cable to Southampton HQ

Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, visited the Southampton headquarters of Dimplex last week.

29 Oct 2013

Stelrad expands options for BIM

Stelrad Radiators has announced that it now has a number of products on BIMStore ready for architects, engineers and contractors to integrate into future projects.

29 Oct 2013

Viessmann unveils new green facility in Turkey

Viessmann Group recently opened a new production plant in Turkey, which was constructed entirely from environmentally-friendly, low-pollution and recyclable materials.

29 Oct 2013

Construction growth boosts UK economy

According to the latest GDP figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on 25 October, construction output increased by 2.5% in the third quarter of 2013, following an increase of 1.9% in the previous quarter.

28 Oct 2013

BSRIA launches new guide to water treatment

BSRIA has published a new guide to Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems (BG 50/2013), which partially replaces Water Treatment for Building Services Systems (AG 2/93) with respect to closed system applications.

28 Oct 2013

HVAC company fined by HSE for safety failings

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning company, HLA Services, has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and fined for safety failings after an employee suffered serious injuries in a fall whilst repairing an extraction unit in Newcastle.

23 Oct 2013

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Mitsubishi Electric extends delivery fleet

FMB calls for finance schemes for builders to be simplified

Milton Keynes plumber prosecuted by HSE

BSRIA names new chief executive

Improved outlook means specialist sector faces skills shortage

Hotchkiss Air Supply names new MD

Knauf Insulation urges Government not to cut ECO

Cofely and Peel Media Group win sustainability and environmental award

Gripple appoints new MD

Cofely acquires ExCeL energy centre

Free energy seminar targets manufacturers

Dimplex welcomes Vince Cable to Southampton HQ

Stelrad expands options for BIM

Viessmann unveils new green facility in Turkey

Construction growth boosts UK economy

BSRIA launches new guide to water treatment

HVAC company fined by HSE for safety failings

ACR Show 2014 seminar programme unveiled

UK housebuilding continues upward trend

Mitsubishi Electric's heat pump technology benefits community scheme

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