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Government move to ban retentions marks landmark moment

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed the government’s decision to move forward with a ban on retentions in construction contracts, describing it as a landmark and long-awaited victory for specialist contractors across ...

26 Mar 2026

Cross-sector Climate Commitment launched to accelerate coordinated supply chain decarbonisation

Nearly 30 organisations across the UK’s energy, transport, and built environment sectors, have launched a new Climate Commitment aimed at strengthening aligned, measurable and accountable progress toward Net Zero....

26 Mar 2026

Ideal Heating launches new Commercial Service Division

As one of the UK’s leading commercial heating manufacturers, Ideal Commercial Heating is set to deliver an even stronger customer experience courtesy of the newly launched Commercial Service Division....

26 Mar 2026

Government to make 'plug-in solar' available within months

Whilst publishing the Future Homes Standard this week, the government also announced plans to roll out plug-in solar panels for households....

25 Mar 2026

Industry reacts as long-awaited Future Homes Standard published

The industry has broadly welcomed the publication this week of the Future Homes Standard which sets out how new homes will deliver heat and hot water in the future....

25 Mar 2026

Rinnai: The Impact of Current Geopolitics

Rinnai Director Chris Goggin examines the impact of current geopolitics to the UK customer. Since the current Middle Eastern conflict began, costs have risen and are expected to rise and UK domestic energy security is again a debated topic of public interest.

24 Mar 2026

BSRIA reports resilient growth in European HVAC field devices market

BSRIA, the authority on the HVAC markets, has released its latest analysis on Europe's HVAC field devices market, reporting growth driven by regulatory pressures, digitalisation and the drive for better building performance....

19 Mar 2026

Improving ventilation to help homes reach green targets

Forth Valley College’s Skills Transition Centre (STC) has unveiled its latest upgraded purpose-built learning space, designed to deliver domestic ventilation training and prepare the workforce for the transition to more energy-efficient homes....

18 Mar 2026

A water conditioner can help keep down rising oil heating costs

Using a water conditioner unit could help lower costs for the UK’s estimated 1.7 million households using heating oil, which have seen the price per litre of oil trebling since the start of the Iran war, according to Samantha Mant, chief executive ...

18 Mar 2026

Eco-tech company Hive partners with Daikin

Hive has announced a new partnership with heat pump manufacturer Daikin through its Works With Hive programme, significantly expanding smart control compatibility with air source heat pumps and strengthening support for the UK’s growing low-carbon ...

18 Mar 2026

Entries open for this year’s HVR Awards

Entries are now open for this year’s HVR Awards, giving companies and individuals across the heating, ventilation and air conditioning sectors the chance to showcase their achievements and gain industry recognition....

17 Mar 2026

95% of MVHR users may not be changing filters regularly enough

Homeowners could be putting their health at risk despite spending thousands of pounds on a home ventilation system to improve indoor air quality....

12 Mar 2026

Dave Velan and Georgia Burke are new appointments at Drayton

Drayton strengthens regional sales team with two key appointments

Drayton, manufacturer of heating controls, has further bolstered its regional sales team with the appointments of Georgia Burke as area sales manager for the central region and Dave Velan as area sales manager for the North East....

11 Mar 2026

BSRIA launches Guide of Guides to aid navigation of building services industry guidance

BSRIA, the science-driven independent organisation providing practical guidance and commercial solutions for the built environment, has launched BSRIA Guide of Guides, the guide to building services guidance....

11 Mar 2026

Eva Karlsson is appointed chief executive of Swegon

Eva Karlsson has been appointed as chief executive of Swegon Group as of March 2026. She has served as interim chief since February 1, 2026....

11 Mar 2026

New fire and smoke damper guide helps close hidden gaps in ‘golden thread’ compliance

According to industry data, 70% of fire dampers fail initial inspections across the UK; an alarming statistic that risks occupant safety and compromises insurance policies. To help building owners, facilities managers and contractors buck this trend ...

11 Mar 2026

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Government move to ban retentions marks landmark moment

Cross-sector Climate Commitment launched to accelerate coordinated supply chain decarbonisation

Ideal Heating launches new Commercial Service Division

Government to make 'plug-in solar' available within months

Industry reacts as long-awaited Future Homes Standard published

Rinnai: The Impact of Current Geopolitics

BSRIA reports resilient growth in European HVAC field devices market

Improving ventilation to help homes reach green targets

A water conditioner can help keep down rising oil heating costs

Eco-tech company Hive partners with Daikin

Entries open for this year’s HVR Awards

95% of MVHR users may not be changing filters regularly enough

Drayton strengthens regional sales team with two key appointments

BSRIA launches Guide of Guides to aid navigation of building services industry guidance

Eva Karlsson is appointed chief executive of Swegon

New fire and smoke damper guide helps close hidden gaps in ‘golden thread’ compliance

Daikin’s European Manufacturing Centre wins Factory of the Future Award

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Rinnai: Hybrids in Action for Commercial Applications

EUA unveils evolved identity

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