2021 January
Karl Walker of Beckhoff and Mike Brooman of Vanti discuss where we might be going wrong with smart buildings
Heat pumps can help to power the recovery
How can the building services industry can play its part in the UK's economic recovery?
The modular building market is an alternative to traditional methods of construction. How can we all benefit from its expansion?
Myth Busting - Thermal Wheels and Virus Transmission
Josh Emerson from Swegon looks at the up to date guidance and perceived risk from Rotary Heat Exchangers
New engineering services alliance to champion change
The £multi-billion UK engineering services sector is launching a major new industry alliance of eight organisations on 10 February.
The Plumbing and Heating Winter Survival Guide
How the winter season can affect plumbing and heating systems, and what installers can do to prevent these issues.
Making the Case for Re-Commissioning
Re-commissioning an existing building can take place for several reasons. Here, the CSA explains why building owners and managers might consider a re-commissioning project.
Don’t reinvent the wheel for commercial property retrofit
In the same way that Government-approved technical standards provided the foundation for the Green Homes Grant and the low energy retrofit of millions of UK homes, so similar energy efficiency standards are now being developed that should pave the way for the retrofit of commercial buildings.
Baxi Heating’s Technical Director Andy Green discusses the importance of implementing a robust winter maintenance programme to protect a building’s heating system and ensure its smooth running
Multi-disciplined surveyor of the built environment Topscan has rebranded to become Sircle.
CSIC chair to step down as innovation centre enters new era
CSIC seeks new chair to guide it into new phase for the construction industry.
Time for open debate on off grid heat decarbonisation, says OFTEC
Any consultation arising from the Government’s long anticipated Heat in Buildings strategy must allow a genuine discussion on all the options to decarbonise rural homes, otherwise thousands of households could suffer severe financial consequences, warns OFTEC.
Industry must scale up fast to deliver Boris’s big heat pump plan
The Prime Minister has pledged to tackle energy efficiency in hospitals, schools, and other public buildings through the £1bn Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme and extended the Green Homes Grant for homeowners by a year until March 2022.
The Network Infrastructure industry’s new Occupational Qualification Structure leading to Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Card recognition came into play on 1 January 2021.
Businesses are set to write off £20million more in bad debt this year, compared to 2019.
Manufacturing and engineering professionals waste more time looking for information whilst working remotely than the average
HHIC ‘welcomes with caution’ ambitious CCC report
The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council are pleased by the ambition for Heat Pumps and Hydrogen for heat
Women In STEM: Breaking into A Man’s World
A thoughtful insight on women within building technology provided by Newcastle College
Continuous flow hot water - fuel, energy, installation, environment and finance efficient with major savings possible
Government must do more to tackle heat pump and electric vehicle barriers, Which? says
Which? is calling on the government to provide more support for greener home heating and cars, as new research shows cost and other barriers are putting people off making the switch.
New study reveals job stress affects 70% of construction workers
A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge has revealed that at least 70% of people in the construction industry report feeling stressed at work, and this not only has a negative impact on job performance but also personal life. The findings highlight the urgent need for effective strategies to combat workplace stress.
