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Legionella case highlights importance of preventative measures

Following news of a recent inquest in which Legionnaire's disease was to blame for a death at a hospital in bath last year, Chris Meir, sales director at Andrews Water Heaters, says the need for preventative measures remains a priority for manufacturers, specifiers and estate managers alike.

2 Mar 2016

Construction sector facing non-executive director shortfall

According to new data from online recruitment platform, NonExecutiveDirectors.com, there is a shortage of senior candidates in construction looking for non-executive director (NED) positions.

2 Mar 2016

Manufacturers cast net wider to fill HVAC sales roles

According to recruiter Thornhvac, a shortage of technical sales candidates is contributing to the current skills gap in the construction sector.

2 Mar 2016

Energy efficient house builder gains MCS accreditation

Caplin Homes, a house builder based in Leicestershire and specialising in energy efficient, sustainable homes, has achieved MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) accreditation as an installer of renewable technologies.

2 Mar 2016

BSRIA celebrates International Women's Day

BSRIA chief executive, Julia Evans, is asking whether the industry is doing enough to promote the excellence of female engineers into engineering and into the boardroom.

2 Mar 2016

Bosch urges plant operators to prepare for MCPD

Bosch Commercial and Industrial is urging plant operators to prepare ahead of the rapidly approaching implementation of the Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD).

2 Mar 2016

ACR Show hailed a success by exhibitors

Exhibitors at last week’s ACR Show at the NEC in Birmingham reported multiple leads and orders and there was a notable increase in the quality of visitors.

2 Mar 2016

ADCAS points to link between ductwork and indoor air quality

ADCAS points to link between ductwork and indoor air quality ADCAS (the Association of Ductwork Control Contractors and Allied Services) is urging facilities and building managers to focus on ductwork as central to the importance of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).

2 Mar 2016

Mitsubishi Electric launches free guide to MEES

Mitsubishi Electric has produced a free, CPD-accredited guide to the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) which take effect from April 2018.

1 Mar 2016

BESA calls for management awards nominations

The Building Engineering Services Association (the BESA) is seeking nominations for two prestigious management awards that recognise the current progress made by the industry's future managers, at the same as providing favourable publicity for nominating employers and a boost to employee morale.

29 Feb 2016

Bosch appoints business development director

Bosch Commercial and Industrial has appointed Shaun Mansbridge as its new business development director, following the retirement of Geoff Hobbs earlier this year.

29 Feb 2016

BCIA, BESA and ECA join forces for November Summit

Three leading building services trade associations are working together on a major joint conference to address the challenges of designing, constructing and operating efficient buildings to meet clients' current and future needs.

29 Feb 2016

Housing providers underline support for fuel poverty action

How To Tackle Fuel Poverty & Carbon Compliance Through Renewable Heat was the theme of an event organised by Warmer Energy Services, which was held at Haydock Park Racecourse on 24th February.

29 Feb 2016

Mansfield Pollard MD shortlisted for award

Managing director of Mansfield Pollard, Joanna Robinson, has been named a finalist in this year’s inaugural Yorkshire Business Leader Awards.

29 Feb 2016

Calorex recruits new international sales manager

Calorex has appointed a new international sales manager to drive its global sales strategy.

29 Feb 2016

BESA names new membership services manager

The Building Engineering Services Association (the BESA) has appointed Amanda Ings as membership services manager, following the retirement of Val O'Reilly after 39 years' service.

29 Feb 2016

Research links deaths to poor indoor air quality

BESA (the Building Engineering Services Association) has expressed concern that indoor air pollution caused or contributed to 99,000 deaths across Europe in 2012, as claimed in a report from two major UK health bodies.

25 Feb 2016