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Senior Hargreaves opens southern project office

To support projects in the South of England, specialist HVAC ductwork manufacturer and contractor Senior Hargreaves has opened a new project office at Calleva Park in Reading.

7 Jun 2012

Consultants launch scheme to develop young engineers

Some of the country's largest construction engineering consultancies have joined together to help develop talent in Liverpool and the North West.

7 Jun 2012

Sustainabilitylive! pulls in the crowds

Sustainabilitylive! - the UK's largest energy, water and environment event - once again proved a resounding success with leading energy, water, land and sustainable business exhibitions all under one roof attracting large crowds at the NEC, Birmingham from 22 to 24 May 2012.

7 Jun 2012

Expert warns over lack of legionella investment

A leading public health consultant who specialises in waterborne diseases has warned that there could be more legionella outbreaks as maintenance and other checks are neglected because of a lack of investment.

7 Jun 2012

New Panasonic area sales manager for Scotland

Darren Reis, who has 20 years' experience within the heating and cooling industry, has joined the Panasonic team. His main role will be to build brand awareness for Panasonic in Scotland and to build relationships with key consulting engineers, contractors and Panasonic distributing partners in the area.

6 Jun 2012

New man joins Humidity Solutions

Ian Stevenson has joined the Humidity Solutions service team.

6 Jun 2012

Green report to help employers identify growth opportunities

A guide to help businesses take advantage of opportunities in the move to low and zero carbon buildings and homes is on offer from SummitSkills, the sector skills council for the building services engineering (BSE) sector.

6 Jun 2012

TV 'Rogue Trader' in court again for botched gas work

A convicted plumber who left a series of householders at risk from his illegal gas work was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court today for putting more lives in danger.

31 May 2012

New members elected to CIBSE Board for 2012/2013

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has welcomed four new members to the CIBSE Board.

30 May 2012

LG appoints specialist VRF distributors

LG has appointed two specialist VRF distributors, PACAIR in the south and AUK in the north, and is rationalising its other distribution channels for spilt systems.

29 May 2012

S I Sealy announces promotions

S I Sealy & Associates has promoted Chris Crookes to electrical technical director and Daniel Madden and Matthew Pickford to associate directors.

29 May 2012

Training fund deadline looms

Installers only have until 31 July to access funding for environmental technology training under the Joint Investment Programme (JIP), warns the National Skills Academy for Environmental Technology.

29 May 2012

FITs: Schott UK md urges industry to pull together

Following the Government's announcement that the Feed-in Tariff scheme for solar pv will now be delayed until 1 August, John Meadows, managing director of Schott UK, is calling for the industry to pull together and focus on the opportunities available.

29 May 2012

Firm fined after worker burned in gas pipe fire

A demolition firm has been fined for safety failings after an employee suffered serious burns when a gas pipe ignited in his face.

29 May 2012

Illegal North Somerset gasman lied about credentials

A Clevedon man has been prosecuted for illegally installing a gas boiler and flue at a property at Severn Beach, Bristol, while not registered with CORGI, the then industry body.

29 May 2012

SummitSkills seeks sector's most talented

Nominations are now being invited for this year's SummitSkills Awards for Excellence.

29 May 2012

Government announces new solar pv tariffs

The latest changes to the Feed-in Tariff scheme for solar pv, now effective from 1 August, have been unveiled by the Government, following consultation with industry and consumers.

28 May 2012

Business Edge and European Energy Centre partner to offer energy efficiency training

Business Edge has joined forces with the European Energy Centre (EEC) to launch a series of courses designed to bring professionals up to date with the latest advances in energy efficient refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pumps and renewable energy.

28 May 2012

Boiler still going strong after 39 years

A WEC Firefly HD boiler, believed to be one of the oldest domestic boilers still operating in the UK, has been discovered by a homeowner in Oswestry, Shropshire.

24 May 2012

OFTEC launches full scope Part P scheme

The Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC) has introduced a full scope Part P scheme to allow existing registrants to self certify fixed low or extra-low voltage electrical installations.

24 May 2012

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Senior Hargreaves opens southern project office

Consultants launch scheme to develop young engineers

Sustainabilitylive! pulls in the crowds

Expert warns over lack of legionella investment

New Panasonic area sales manager for Scotland

New man joins Humidity Solutions

Green report to help employers identify growth opportunities

TV 'Rogue Trader' in court again for botched gas work

New members elected to CIBSE Board for 2012/2013

LG appoints specialist VRF distributors

S I Sealy announces promotions

Training fund deadline looms

FITs: Schott UK md urges industry to pull together

Firm fined after worker burned in gas pipe fire

Illegal North Somerset gasman lied about credentials

SummitSkills seeks sector's most talented

Government announces new solar pv tariffs

Business Edge and European Energy Centre partner to offer energy efficiency training

Boiler still going strong after 39 years

OFTEC launches full scope Part P scheme

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