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A roundtable to discuss some of the issues affecting plumbers

New survey reveals true impact of cost of living on plumbing industry

As the UK emerges from another challenging winter that has seen energy bills continue to rise, a new survey has revealed the impact this is having on plumbers....

21 Mar 2024

Industry reacts to delay to CHMM

The Energy Secretary, Claire Coutinho’s announcement of a delay to the Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) has been met with mixed reaction from the industry....

18 Mar 2024

FETA celebrates inaugural World Humidity Control Day

The Humidity Control Group, a specialist group within the HEVAC trade association and part of the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA), celebrated the inaugural ‘World Humidity Control Day’ 12 March 2024....

14 Mar 2024

CIAT discusses IAQ and raising standards for building occupants

CIAT’s IAQ champion recently joined a panel of building experts to discuss the current state of ventilation and what is needed to ensure optimum air quality and energy efficiency in non-domestic buildings....

14 Mar 2024

Upskill to stay ahead of the green curve urges NICEIC

As an increasing number of British homeowners pledge to go greener, the certification body for the electrical contracting industry, NICEIC is urging heating and plumbing engineers to start upskilling in preparation for growing demand ...

14 Mar 2024

Philip Ord is the new chief executive at Quantum UK

Swedish heat pump company names new UK chief

Philip Ord, who has extensive commercial experience in the heating and cooling industry, has been appointed chief executive for Qvantum's UK operations....

14 Mar 2024

BCIA past-president hands over charity cheque to Teenage Cancer Trust

Graeme Rees, immediate past-president of the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA), has presented a cheque for £11,679 to the Teenage Cancer Trust. The Teenage Cancer Trust was Graeme’s nominated charity during his two-year term as BCIA ...

14 Mar 2024

Retrofitting ageing pump systems offers energy savings

For the transition to high-efficiency, low-carbon buildings, retrofitting outdated heating, cooling and water systems can offer significant opportunities, according to Paul Winnett, operations director, Xylem UK....

14 Mar 2024

New state-of-the-art heat pump training hub

Ideal Heating is opening a low carbon training hub in the South of England as it continues to expand its industry-leading UK operations....

14 Mar 2024

From left to right Alfredo Meazza, Hiroshi Komatsubara, Enrique Vilamitjana

Panasonic’s roadmap to a Net Zero carbon future

At a press conference held at Mostra Convengno Expocomfort in Milan, Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions unveiled the next phase of its long-term vision, emphasising sustainability initiatives and strategic collaborations. Titled "Paving ...

14 Mar 2024

TG Lynes backs all-female plumbing competition

Materials supplier TG Lynes has demonstrated its commitment to supporting women in plumbing by sponsoring an all-female competition for a third consecutive year....

14 Mar 2024

Councillor Gerald Kelly, Cabinet Member for the Environment at West Suffolk Council, with Guy Ransom, commercial director of Finn Geotherm, at one of the sites
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Energy efficiency improvements to homeless accommodation

Energy efficiency improvements to homes used to support homeless people, have been made as part of West Suffolk Council’s programme to cut carbon emissions....

14 Mar 2024

Hydrogen – a Sustainable Choice?

As global economies continue to identify and incorporate clean and sustainable energies into respective national options, hydrogen has emerged as a potential source of energy capable of decarbonising and delivering power to domestic and commercial applications.

13 Mar 2024