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Heat and Buildings Strategy has failed to deliver says trade body

The 2021 Heat and Buildings Strategy, published by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and former Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, has failed to deliver the promised reductions in heat pump costs, according to leading trade body EUA....

13 Nov 2025

Daikin opens new £123 million European R&D Centre in Ghent, doubling testing capacity

Daikin has officially opened its new European Research and Development Centre (EDC) in Ghent, Belgium, a £123 million investment that marks a major step forward in sustainable heating and refrigeration innovation....

13 Nov 2025

Left to right – Joe Grimes (Hunter Stoves), Erica Malkin (SIA), Steve Race MP, David Hamilton (SIA) and James Verlaque (SIA).

MPs told how modern wood burning stoves can support low-carbon, resilient home heating

MPs from across the UK attended a parliamentary drop-in event hosted by the Stove Industry Association (SIA) on 4th November in Portcullis House to learn about the role modern, Ecodesign-compliant wood burning stoves can play in supporting the UK’s ...

13 Nov 2025

PACAIR and Mitsubishi Electric strengthen relationship

Mitsubishi Electric and PACAIR have agreed a new contract which extends the relationship between the two companies to over 20 years....

10 Nov 2025

OFTEC CEO Paul Rose (left) and UKIFDA CEO Ken Cronin (right)

Prime Minister urged not to overlook rural homes in VAT heating bill cuts

Trade associations OFTEC and UKIFDA have written to the Prime Minister to outline growing concerns the government is planning to cut VAT on gas and electricity bills in the upcoming Budget but could once again overlook rural homes on oil heating....

10 Nov 2025

Skills focus as Beijer Ref opens Glasgow Academy

Beijer Ref UK has underlined its commitment to raising industry standards with the official opening of its training academy, in Glasgow....

10 Nov 2025

Ventilation saved my kids

Healthcare professionals need to be better informed about the lifesaving impact of ventilation in homes, according to a headline speaker during the fourth annual World Ventilation Day (WV8D)....

10 Nov 2025

Tackling condensation and mould this World Ventilation Day

Now in its fourth year, World Ventil8 Day will be held on Saturday, 8th November, with the theme of ‘Collaborate to Ventilate’. The day aims to highlight ventilation’s crucial role in healthy buildings and a healthy life, with a particular focus on ...

6 Nov 2025

BESA’s director of competence and compliance Jill Nicholls

Vent hygiene sector takes up competence challenge

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched a wide-reaching consultation to establish a framework for defining a route to professional competence in the ventilation hygiene sector....

5 Nov 2025

Data centres emerge as key growth engine in the UK ventilation market

As the UK construction sector continues to navigate a challenging landscape marked by weak housing output and tight margins, the ventilation and air conditioning (VAC) industry is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Driven by tightening ...

5 Nov 2025

Legislation, innovation and insights head agenda at REHAU district heating workshop

REHAU is set to host a free in-person workshop centred around the future of district heating on 27 November 2025, at The Building Centre in London. The Next Level Heat Networks workshop offers a free opportunity to gain innovative insights into low-...

5 Nov 2025

HHIC and HPA collaborate to provide updated guidance on water treatment for hot water systems

The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) and Heat Pump Association (HPA) have published updated guidance to help heating and plumbing professionals maintain safe, efficient and long-lasting heating and hot water systems in UK homes. The ...

5 Nov 2025

Trial proves hybrid heating is highly effective in lower carbon heating for UK homes

A new trial has found that hybrid heat systems can effectively heat homes in the UK while still working towards the country’s net zero goals, as a weighted average of 94% of annual heat demand would come from the heat pump element. This study ...

5 Nov 2025

Rinnai UK Launches CIBSE-Accredited CPDs Free Access for Industry Professionals – and Learn & Earn Bursaries

3 Nov 2025

Fixing electricity pricing could unlock UK heat pump boom, new report reveals

Despite 80% of UK homeowners saying they care about climate change, heat pump adoption in UK homes remains critically low, with only 6% making the switch. According to Mitsubishi Electric’s latest report, Heat Pumps: Accelerating the Switch, one of ...

29 Oct 2025

Social housing tenants safe from black mould through Awaab’s Law

Millions of tenants across the country will benefit from safer homes thanks to new rules coming into force this week. The new rules will protect tenants and force social landlords to urgently fix dangerous homes....

29 Oct 2025

Airtech urges landlords to ensure good IAQ for tenants as Awaab’s Law takes effect

With Awaab’s Law now in force, condensation and mould specialists, Airtech, are encouraging social housing landlords to ensure ventilation systems in their properties are regularly serviced to maintain good indoor air quality (IAQ) for tenants....

29 Oct 2025

‘Exceptional’ response to new heat network engineering apprenticeships

Specialist heat network services provider Insite Energy has welcomed the first two apprentices onto its newly launched training scheme designed to fast-track talented young professionals into the low-carbon heating industry. The appointments follow ...

29 Oct 2025

Domestic Building Services Panel (DBSP) migration into CIBSE

CIBSE has announced that the Domestic Building Services Panel (DBSP) has now formally migrated into CIBSE, becoming the CIBSE Domestic Building Services Panel (CIBSE DBSP)....

29 Oct 2025

Limescale Protection In Commercial Heating & Hot Water Systems – The Numbers That Add Up To Significant Savings

RINNAI APPLIED IS AT THE ELEMENTAL SHOW
LONDON EXCEL NOVEMBER 19/20TH 2025
Rinnai’s Chris Goggin looks in detail at the cost savings in both time and energy costs that comes with effective scale protection to all systems.

28 Oct 2025

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Heat and Buildings Strategy has failed to deliver says trade body

Daikin opens new £123 million European R&D Centre in Ghent, doubling testing capacity

MPs told how modern wood burning stoves can support low-carbon, resilient home heating

PACAIR and Mitsubishi Electric strengthen relationship

Prime Minister urged not to overlook rural homes in VAT heating bill cuts

Skills focus as Beijer Ref opens Glasgow Academy

Ventilation saved my kids

Tackling condensation and mould this World Ventilation Day

Vent hygiene sector takes up competence challenge

Data centres emerge as key growth engine in the UK ventilation market

Legislation, innovation and insights head agenda at REHAU district heating workshop

HHIC and HPA collaborate to provide updated guidance on water treatment for hot water systems

Trial proves hybrid heating is highly effective in lower carbon heating for UK homes

Rinnai UK Launches CIBSE-Accredited CPDs Free Access for Industry Professionals – and Learn & Earn Bursaries

Fixing electricity pricing could unlock UK heat pump boom, new report reveals

Social housing tenants safe from black mould through Awaab’s Law

Airtech urges landlords to ensure good IAQ for tenants as Awaab’s Law takes effect

‘Exceptional’ response to new heat network engineering apprenticeships

Domestic Building Services Panel (DBSP) migration into CIBSE

Limescale Protection In Commercial Heating & Hot Water Systems – The Numbers That Add Up To Significant Savings

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