
New report outlines path towards decarbonisation for the off-grid manufacturing sector
A new report released by Liquid Gas UK (LGUK), the trade association for the LPG industry in the UK, outlines the route to decarbonising manufacturing off-grid businesses using LPG and bioLPG.

Hydrogen has been hyped for heat for meeting the UK’s zero carbon target.

NG Bailey relocates to new Manchester Office
NG Bailey has relocated to a new office in the heart of Salford Quays. The business has chosen Building 5 at Exchange Quay as its new regional base in the North West.

Women in RACHP Network to host recruitment event with BBC’s The Apprentice finalist
The IOR Women in RACHP Network will be hosting an online event on 4 March dedicated to apprenticeships and recruitment with BBC’s The Apprentice 2019 Finalist Scarlett Allen-Horton.

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has appointed Matt Malloy as the new chair of their Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR) Management Board.

Polypipe announce the acquisition of ADEY Innovation
ADEY announce being acquired by Polypipe.

New engineering services alliance, Actuate UK, to champion change and collaboration
A new alliance for the multi-billion UK engineering services sector launched on the 10th of February via a virtual industry event.

New Product Launch from Micronics PORTAFLOW - PF333/PF222
A new Micronics PORTAFLOW range with the latest ultrasonic flow measurement technology and Hydronic Liquid Flow Energy Measurement and a comprehensive data logging facility for the PF333 version.

Interactive Components new product launch
The de Pala 3-way 633BED Diverting Zone Valve has successfully achieved Kiwa UK Regulation 4 Product and WRAS approval.

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.

Multi-disciplined surveyor of the built environment Topscan has rebranded to become Sircle.
Manufacturing and engineering professionals waste more time looking for information whilst working remotely than the average

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.

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 comes into play on 1 January 2021

J S Wright achieves iso 45001 accreditation
Mechanical and electrical building services specialist J S Wright has clinched a new globally recognised management award.

INEOS Hygienics, the global healthcare brand, has become the Official Hygiene Supplier to Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Andrea Belloni becomes Head of Sales Europe
Güntner is pleased to appoint Andrea Belloni as "Head of Sales Europe“ with the beginning of the new financial year. Within his responsibility, the company pools the strengths and competences of the entire sales organisation in Europe to pursue its successful development consistently and forge ahead with the ambitious plans for the future.

Government’s heat pumps plan “doomed to failure”
The Government’s plan to increase heat pump installations is “doomed to failure” without a substantial increase in training for installers, according to consumer advice specialists at The Heating Hub

Extension welcomed, but a long-term policy is still needed
The Government’s 10-point plan for a Green Industrial Revolution, is a positive step in the right direction

Young lives transformed with help of Saint-Gobain
Young lives transformed by award-winning Barnardo’s YouthBuild Academy supported by Saint-Gobain

Samsung bolsters its Climate Solutions Team
Samsung, an industry leader in climate solutions, has further expanded its sales team, appointing two new Sales Managers with a combined experience of almost 25 years

Rehau comment on the PM's 10 Point Plan
Comment from Steve Richmond, Head of Marketing and Technical for Rehau Building Solutions

Baxi Heating have promised to revolutionise
Baxi Heating commits to net zero operations by 2030 and to manufacturing products that only use low carbon fuels by 2025

MCS Response to UK Government Plan
Ian Rippin, CEO of MCS – the national standards organisation for renewables – responds to the government’s 10-point plan for a “Green Industrial Revolution”, which aims to make the UK carbon neutral by 2050

Veolia UK and Ireland give full support
Following the PM's 10 point plan Gavin Graveson, Executive Vice President, Veolia UK and Ireland says;

A clear route to getting Zero Carbon done
Luke Osborne, ECA Energy & Emerging Technologies Solutions Advisor says “Although Covid-19 has dominated global and national headlines in 2020, the ongoing prospect of climate change is also being taken seriously by policy makers”

The BBC reports from the pioneering smart-city already leading the green revolution with ground source heat pumps

Investment of £500 million in Hydrogen is a positive start
Worcester Bosch CEO invited to join the Prime Minister as he launches the Government’s plan for Green Investment and Growth

ACE and EIC respond to Government's 10 point plan for Net Zero

Prime Minister plans to create Hydrogen Village
The Prime Ministers strong backing for hydrogen and other measures to decarbonise heating represents a major step forward for UK climate obligations, and is the commitment industry have been waiting for says leading energy trade association the Energy and Utilities Alliance, EUA.

Arctic Circle bring in Nabil Cook
Nabil Cook joined Arctic Circle in a role of “Principal Engineer – Research and Development

J S Wright to appoint Ian Hill as its first Commercial Manager
Based at the Birmingham headquarters but also serving its London office, Ian will manage the financing of J S Wright’s UK-wide M&E projects, ensuring these are all protected from commercial risk and achieve their full objectives.

TÜV SÜD UK has become one of the first MEP consultancies in the UK to be awarded the ISO 19650 accreditation for its Building Information Modelling (BIM) service

New ranges extend Lochinvar heat pump options
Lochinvar have added two new product ranges to its portfolio of heat pumps suitable for a wide range of non-domestic applications

Tough, Highly Efficient Commercial Water Heating
Commercial hot water and heating specialist Adveco, announces the AD range

PLC Software Update for RDM’s HVACR & BMS Controllers
Programmable logic controller (PLC) software TDB provides the user with the capability to create custom control algorithms for any BMS application.

Lochinvar launches new range of thermal stores
Lochinvar has extended its range of thermal stores in response to growing demand for hybrid low carbon heating and hot water solutions.

Triton Construction transfers business ownership to its employees
Triton Construction has announced that the business is now owned by its employees after the board of directors transferred ownership to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)

Aermec’s UV fan coil can make workplaces safer
One of Europe’s leading fan coil manufacturer, addresses hygiene concerns by sanitising indoor air using ultraviolet (UV) light, helping to make workplaces as safe as possible.

Sir Brendan Barber joins JIB National Board and will chair Major Contractors’ Committee
The Joint Industry Board (JIB) is delighted to confirm that Sir Brendan Barber, former General Secretary of the United Kingdom's Trades Union Congress (TUC), has agreed to chair the Major Contractors’ Committee (MCC) and will join the JIB National Board as a Public Interest Member.

What constitutes a smart building?
Digital transformation of property and construction industries “extremely slow” – but there may be a solution, says Beckhoff

Regular electrical safety checks by competent businesses should be mandated at least every five years across the social housing sector, according to leading engineering services body ECA

DeltaQ more ready than ever to globally reduce commercial buildings’ CO2-emissions up to 40%
New CEO and capital increase to reduce commercial buildings’ CO2-emissions up to 40%

Further postponement announced for AEMT awards dinner
Acknowledging the ongoing challenges brought about by COVID-19, and the possible effect this might have on the awards entry process, coupled with the Governments recent extension to the restrictions, the AEMT Council have decided to postpone its Gala Awards Dinner to November next year.

New Structure sets the bar high for Network Infrastructure Industry
The Network Infrastructure industry has developed a new Occupational Qualification Structure leading to Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Card recognition, which aligns with the future of the industry and addresses the need to bring together the wide-ranging skills which exist in the current workforce.

Improving The Digital Customer Journey With Empress
With the creation of Empress, Nortek aims to improve the customer experience of HVAC. Find out how.

Richard Alger, MD of Fermod, Dies aged 78
It is with great sadness and regret that Fermod Ltd have to advise of the passing of their Managing Director, Richard Alger, after two years of poor health, having worked for Fermod for the last 47 years.

New report outlines path towards decarbonisation for the off-grid manufacturing sector
A new report released by Liquid Gas UK (LGUK), the trade association for the LPG industry in the UK, outlines the route to decarbonising manufacturing off-grid businesses using LPG and bioLPG.
Hydrogen is unlikely to be the golden ticket to decarbonisation heat in buildings
Hydrogen has been hyped for heat for meeting the UK’s zero carbon target.