2024 May

Passivent has supplied eleven Airscoop roof mounted terminals for use on a new £3.6 million performance archery facility at Lilleshall National Sports Centre in Shropshire.

With the building sector striving to meet Net Zero targets, there is a strong demand for sustainable energy solutions to replace existing heating systems for light commercial, industrial and large residential buildings. Paul Taylor – UK Head of Renewable Heating for Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions, explains how a water based heat pump system can provide a lower carbon, energy efficient solution for various applications.

The CIBSE Building Performance Awards continue to grow from strength-to-strength. Anastasia Mylona, Technical Director at CIBSE, explains what makes these awards so unique to the sector.

Neil Saunders, Sales & Marketing Director at Vokèra by Riello, Carrier GCS Europe, elaborates on the UK’s current policy landscape surrounding the decarbonisation of heat, highlighting key strategies and technologies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with heating.

Tying in with our 20th anniversary issue Taconova UK’s General Manager, Behfar Abedinia, discusses how Heat Interface Units have prompted a significant shift in heating technology over the last 20 years, moving towards more efficient and sustainable solutions.

Following a rising demand for prefabricated building services to reduce issues associated with system compliance and compatibility, Elta is now leading the charge in the ventilation sector with its innovative ‘Prefabricated Solutions’. The new service enables decision makers for ventilation services to create bespoke ventilation units from Elta’s wide range of fans and ancillaries, including its certified smoke range.

Neil Saunders, Sales & Marketing Director at Vokèra by Riello, Carrier GCS Europe, elaborates on the UK’s current policy landscape surrounding the decarbonisation of heat, highlighting key strategies and technologies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with heating.

Lucent Lighting has completed a lighting installation for The Boathouse Cafe, a new independent café on the banks of the River Wey, which opened its doors last year to introduce Soulspace, an independent members’ club, coworking space, event hire area, and café.

New research has uncovered the significant influence of air conditioning and ventilation on top-tier hospitality experiences, emphasising the vital role of air as a wellness trend gaining traction within the industry.

Following revelations that the Office of Product Safety and Security (OPSS) found over 85% of domestic heating circulators it inspected last year were non-compliant, distributors and installers are being urged to look out for 'fake' pumps as they could pose a safety hazard to consumers.

SGS has presented Haier Air Conditioning with ISO 14067 greenhouse gases product carbon footprint certification for two of its P-series split air conditioners which feature carbon emission reduction technology.

With nearly nine out of 10 new school sites above the World Health Organisation (WHO) targets on major air pollutants, Elta is urging decision makers for schools' building services to address the problem through a 'three-step' process to ventilation specification and maintenance.

Looking into the opportunities presented by heat networks, a new report published paints a contrasting picture amongst investors and developers. 

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) returned to the famous St George's Park in Staffordshire on 14th March for the staging of its 2024 Pump Industry Awards presentation evening. 

The Chief Executive of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE), Kate Jennings, joined Shane Dempsey, Secretary General of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering Ireland (ACEI), in Dublin to mark the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two associations.

Aspiring heating engineers Dylan Tonge from Bolton, and Ethan Wynn from Buxton, have secured their places in the final of the coveted Screwfix Trade Apprentice award.

In a move intended to redefine excellence within the building services engineering industry, the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has introduced the CIBSE Chartered Organisation Programme. 

The 2024 FETA Annual Luncheon took place on Thursday 11th April and attracted guests from across the heating, ventilation, building controls, refrigeration and air conditioning industries as well as individuals from related institutions, associations, the trade press and Government departments.

The Adelphi Building in London has undergone a comprehensive lighting retrofit, bathing the iconic facades with dynamic colour changing scenes, while ensuring efficient energy savings.

Lucent Lighting has provided the lighting solutions for a stunning new restaurant in Leeds.

Mackwell recently played a key role in the creation of a bespoke counselling and therapy centre for bereaved young people in Derbyshire, a project which was made possible through a special airing of the popular BBC programme DIY SOS for Children in Need.

ABM has announced a significant contract win with Transport for London (TfL) to provide mechanical and electrical (M&E) services across the London Underground network.

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Viessmann Climate Solutions UK has partnered with Edwardian Hotels, one of the UK's leading luxury hotel groups, to deliver significant energy savings across its estate.

Perfect for direct mounting to terminal units, our EasyLink range offers flow rates from 0.008l/s to 1.003l/s. Our EasyLinks are available with 40mm and 80mm centres, in left or right-handed configurations, and with a whole host of different combinations to choose from!

Albion Valves (UK) Limited, one of the UK’s leading valve suppliers, is delighted to inform you that their range of Pressure Reducing Valves (PRV) has expanded!

A new insight study from Siemens Financial Services (SFS) assesses the volume of carbon emissions building owners could save through energy-efficiency-as-a.service schemes.

EnviroVent is celebrating winning two prestigious regional business awards: The Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Ðand the Insider Media Made in Yorkshire awards.

Distech Controls has announced that Atrius, also part of Acuity Brands' Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), has won two awards from leading sustainability media companies Environment + Energy (E+E) Leader and ESG Investing. This is the second year running that Atrius has won the E+E Leader award.

When Sunderland Council needed a heating system that would help to reduce carbon emissions at its offices in Stansfield Business Centre, a new Tyneham heat pump system, set up in a hybrid installation from Hamworthy Heating provided the solution.

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire has announced its latest CPD, which addresses high temperature axial fans and variable speed drives (VSDs).

Matthew Maleki, CIAT’s indoor air quality champion, explores the significance of the new IEQ standard and what it means for business owners and managers.

In 2020-2021 it was hard to turn a corner without bumping into a freshly ‘qualified’ indoor air quality expert with a magic box supposedly ready to solve all your air quality problems. Customers were willing to listen at the time, even if they didn’t quite get their wallet out.

Apprenticeship provider JTL has appointed Sandra Warren-Smith as its new National Delivery Director.

Conex Bänninger, a manufacturer of fittings, valves and accessories, has appointed Mark Oxley as its new Regional Technical Sales Manager for London and the East.

Aztec Solar Energy Ltd, nationwide engineering-led consultancy and installer of bespoke solar photovoltaic (PV) systems (BESS), has appointed Andy Rowlands in a new role as Operations Manager.

Dan Hopkins, Technical Manager at ebm-papst UK Ltd, discusses how a Building Management System can deliver a healthier outcome for occupants.

Many contractors are still ignoring safety regulations despite repeated warnings that measures introduced by the Building Safety Act are already in place and affect every project, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has appointed Stacey Lucas, Commercial and Marketing Director at Sontay, as its new President.

Liam Elmore has been appointed as General Manager of the low carbon heating and hot water equipment manufacturer Lochinvar.

New procurement rules mean NHS suppliers will need to demonstrate their green credentials so the NHS can achieve its target of becoming net zero for directly-controlled emissions by 2040, with an ambition to reach an 80% reduction in its carbon emissions between 2028 to 2032.

 ABM, an integrated facility and aviation services provider, has appointed a new Managing Director and finance leader.

The CEO of heat pump manufacturer Aira UK has said the government’s new proposals to scrap planning red tape for the installation of heat pumps in the UK will be a big breakthrough for the industry and consumers – but more policy changes are needed.

Gary Nicholls, Managing Director of duct cleaning expert Swiftclean, and co-author of TR19®, looks at the long-anticipated TR19® Air specification and what this may mean for ventilation hygiene standards.