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SEATS launched to drive environmental best practice in construction

The first nationally accredited environmental training programme for people working on construction sites, the Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS), was officially launched at an event in London on 28 February.

4 Mar 2013

B&ES survey reveals decline in orders and enquiries

Members of the Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES) saw a less rapid drop during the second half of 2012 than in the first half, but falling levels of orders and enquiries indicate that business performance is likely to worsen in the year ahead, according to the association's second independent state of trade survey.

4 Mar 2013

GSHPA urges DECC to take action on RHI tariff review

The Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA) is renewing its call for DECC to conclude deliberations around a revised Renewable Heat Incentive Phase One non-domestic tariff without further delay.

4 Mar 2013

MHI to open European subsidiary in the UK

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is launching Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe in the UK, to oversee its air-conditioning and refrigeration business in Europe.

4 Mar 2013

Dimplex welcomes Vince Cable to Dublin HQ

Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, has visited Glen Dimplex Group's Dublin headquarters and has been introduced to the company's new Quantum electric space and water heating system.

28 Feb 2013

DECC outlines improvements to RHI scheme

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has outlined today (27 February) a long term plan to ensure that the Government's renewable heat scheme for commercial, industrial and community organisations stays within budget.

27 Feb 2013

Acquisitions boost sales at Walter Meier

Climate and manufacturing technology group Walter Meier increased its net sales to CHF 717.8 million in 2012.

26 Feb 2013

EHPA and EPEE welcome adoption of energy label for heaters

EHPA/EPEE has welcomed the adoption of the energy label for heaters by the College of Commissioners this week.

26 Feb 2013

White paper looks at benefits of infrared thermography

Energy management business support service Drumbeat Energy Management has published a white paper on infrared thermography.

26 Feb 2013

New publication highlights potential of solar heating and cooling

RHC-Platform (The European Technology Platform on Renewable Heating and Cooling) has published a new document on the potential for technological development in solar heating and cooling up to 2050.

26 Feb 2013

CIBSE launches new ground source heat pumps guide

CIBSE (The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) has launched its new Guide TM51: Ground source heat pumps, which is now available from its online Knowledge Portal.

26 Feb 2013

Wales Training Group reveals award winners

Wales Training Group chairman, Bob Lane, recently hosted this year's Building Services Engineering Industry Training Awards, sponsored by Pegler Yorkshire, at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff.

25 Feb 2013

CIBSE launches Psychrometry guide

CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) has launched a new Guide - KS20: Practical Psychrometry.

25 Feb 2013

Cofely moves into new Olympic Park HQ

Cofely has opened its new UK headquarters at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and is the first business to establish a presence at the former Olympic site.

25 Feb 2013

CIBSE: UK needs to focus on reducing demand for energy

In response to a number of recent government consultations, CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) is calling for the adoption of a co-ordinated policy approach to energy supply.

21 Feb 2013

BMF reports sharp fall in building materials sales in Q4

Sales of building materials were down by 16.7% during the fourth quarter (October to December) 2012, compared with the previous three-month period (July to September 2012), when adjusted for both inflation and trading day differences, according to the latest Sales Indicators from the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF).

21 Feb 2013

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SEATS launched to drive environmental best practice in construction

B&ES survey reveals decline in orders and enquiries

GSHPA urges DECC to take action on RHI tariff review

MHI to open European subsidiary in the UK

Dimplex welcomes Vince Cable to Dublin HQ

DECC outlines improvements to RHI scheme

Acquisitions boost sales at Walter Meier

EHPA and EPEE welcome adoption of energy label for heaters

White paper looks at benefits of infrared thermography

New publication highlights potential of solar heating and cooling

CIBSE launches new ground source heat pumps guide

Wales Training Group reveals award winners

CIBSE launches Psychrometry guide

Cofely moves into new Olympic Park HQ

CIBSE: UK needs to focus on reducing demand for energy

BMF reports sharp fall in building materials sales in Q4

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BATJIC agrees pay rise

Amtech recruits BIM solutions director

AET gains accreditation for solar range

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