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News Archive - October 2023

Rinnai’s H3 Heat Pumps Hybrid System, Tanks and All Ancillaries Now Available Delivered Direct to Site in a Single Consignment 30 October 2023

Newly available from Rinnai for direct delivery to site in one complete system consignment is a comprehensive range of heat pumps, plus all ancillary products such as hybrid hot water tanks. Rinnai Heat Pumps are an integral part of the H3 list of solutions to achieve lower carbon and they are an optimal choice in ensuring domestic and commercial carbon minimisation.


UK installers speak on direction of current & future commercial & domestic energy 30 October 2023

Chris Goggin expands his recent discussions that focused on the concerns of heating engineers and system designers regarding the malleable condition of UK energy policy. He has listened to 10 installing contractors, from all parts of the UK for their views, from a pragmatic level on how they see the market and developments.


Adopt a community-led approach to accelerate switch to heat networks 26 October 2023

Following the National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC) call for ‘kick starting’ the heat pump and heat networks market, community-led heat networks would help to drive forward adoption from homeowners and businesses, according to REHAU....


Ventilation system reviews urged amidst MEES compliance concerns 26 October 2023

David Millward, group product manager at Elta Fans, is urging building owners and facilities managers to conduct thorough reviews of ventilation systems to fill in any gaps in compliance with the MEES and also Part F of the Building Regulations....


Study exposes Britain’s fuel poverty and energy security worries 26 October 2023

In a recent study conducted by heating specialist Alpha, the pressing concerns of UK homeowners around fuel poverty and energy security have come to the forefront with a staggering 60% of UK billpayers feeling troubled by the looming threat of ...


More funding to lower energy use, save on bills and cut carbon emissions 26 October 2023

More schools, hospitals and other public buildings will be able to reduce energy use, save on bills and cut carbon emissions for the long-term through the latest round of funding from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme....


XPO Logistics expands and extends partnership with Samsung Climate Solutions 26 October 2023

XPO, a provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, is marking the extension and expansion of its partnership with Samsung Climate Solutions....


ASHP training to boost installer confidence and numbers 26 October 2023

Baxi has launched a full suite of air source heat pump (ASHP) training courses to support heating engineers and installers as they look to become more familiar with and qualified to install the increasingly popular technology....


Government grants mean heat pumps can be cheaper than gas boilers  26 October 2023

Families can install a heat pump for cheaper than the average gas boiler, thanks to an increase in government grants available....


How do commercial heat pumps work? 26 October 2023

Rinnai’s Pete Seddon details the workings of a commercial heat pump


HVACR Live delayed to 2025 23 October 2023

After extensive consultation with exhibitors and key players in the industry, the decision has been taken to move HVACR Live to 2025 with the dates to be confirmed at a later stage....


Rinnai Presents CIBSE Approved CPD on Heat Pump Seasonal Performance Factors 19 October 2023

Rinnai has unveiled a CIBSE-approved CPD on Seasonal Performance Factors, on the efficacy of Heat Pumps, to a focus group of consultants, systems designers and contractors in London. The CPD started as a ‘White Paper’  presenting an innovation in measuring system performance and providing increased detail into the efficiency of commercial heating and hot water dispersal systems. Rinnai’s Sean Ehlen M Eng was the author of the SPF White Paper, and it is freely available to view at www.rinnai-uk.co.uk 


More funding to lower energy use, save on bills and cut carbon emissions 18 October 2023

More schools, hospitals and other public buildings will be able to reduce energy use, save on bills and cut carbon emissions for the long-term through the latest round of funding from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme....


£135million framework winners named for public sector maintenance and compliance work 18 October 2023

Winning heating and air conditioning maintenance and compliance consultancies and contractors have been named for a Britain-wide £135m framework designed to deliver building life safety and maintenance for the public sector....


Crossing the try line…..scoring winning partnerships 18 October 2023

E. Tupling, the distributor to independent builders and plumbers merchants hosted its 2023 annual customer event on 6 October. This year’s event was held at the Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington, home of the Warrington Wolves Rugby League Team....


BESA takes the industry’s temperature 18 October 2023

The Building Engineering Services Association has launched a major survey of its membership and the wider industry to better understand the challenges and opportunities facing building services businesses right across the UK....


APHC celebrates plumbers for Quality Plumber Week 2023 18 October 2023

The Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC) is inviting installers, manufacturers and consumers in the Plumbing and Heating industry to get involved with Quality Plumber Week 2023 between 16 - 22 October and celebrate the achievements ...


Homeowners raise alarm over mould and damp 18 October 2023

A new survey of over 2,000 UK homeowners has found that more than half have experienced serious problems with indoor air quality (IAQ) and poor ventilation leading to condensation, mould, and damp....


Built environment ‘desperate for an upgrade’ says BESA President 18 October 2023

Buildings should be made to work better for social and economic reasons; not just to meet safety and climate change goals, according to the President of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)....


Daikin adds four new centres to its 35-strong Sustainable Home Network 18 October 2023

Daikin UK has opened the doors to four new centres as part of its now 35-strong national Sustainable Home Network....


Event puts retrofitting residential heat networks in the spotlight 18 October 2023

Prominent polymer systems house REHAU welcomed building professionals to London last week for the latest in its in-person Retrofit 23 series of panel events exploring the deep retrofit of homes at scale, looking at heat networks....


The HVR Awards winners revealed 06 October 2023

The 2023 HVR Awards took place on 5 October at The Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London which allowed the industry's very best to network and celebrate amongst their peers....


BESA Annual Conference 2023 06 October 2023

The #BESAAnnualConf is your chance to have your voice, and your opportunity to help shape the future of the industry, as you will have the unique opportunity to be in the room with industry leaders and game changers.


Rinnai’s H3 Heat Pumps Hybrid System, Tanks and All Ancilaries Now Available Delivered Direct to Site in a Single Consignment 05 October 2023

Newly available from Rinnai for direct delivery to site in one complete system consignment is a comprehensive range of heat pumps, plus all ancillary products such as hybrid hot water tanks. Rinnai Heat Pumps are an integral part of the H3 list of solutions to achieve lower carbon and they are an optimal choice in ensuring domestic and commercial carbon minimisation.


Breathing Buildings employees take a hike to raise money for Young Lives vs Cancer 04 October 2023

Two employees from Breathing Buildings walked Peddars Way to raise vital funds for the charity Young Lives vs Cancer....


Building engineering workers accept 10% pay rise 04 October 2023

Operatives across the building engineering services sector can now look forward to a considerable uplift in their pay and conditions thanks to an agreement between their trade union and the industry’s employers, according to the Building Engineering ...


Revising Resources: the new Guide M 04 October 2023

A new fully revised edition of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Guide M: Maintenance, Engineering and Management sets out the latest technological and legislative developments that will impact facilities managers, ...


Heat Pump Association welcomes new Vice Chair 04 October 2023

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has announced Mark Wilkins, training and technologies director at Vaillant Group UK, as the organisation’s new Vice Chair, taking on the post with immediate effect....


New appointments at Fujitsu 04 October 2023

Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has announced two key changes to its senior management team, with Martyn Ives promoted to commercial director and Stuart Eagleton appointed sales director....