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More important than a tick box exercise

Mechanical ventilation and heat recovery units, more commonly known as MVHR, are increasingly common in the UK, but results can be variable. 
 1 Jul 2014

When whole-life cost outweighs initial outlay

Most manufacturers of heating systems are now looking to systems that deliver whole life costs as a way of making real energy savings. 
 1 Jul 2014

Systematic approach to energy savings

Renewable heating technologies provide clean energy, reducing carbon emissions and improving a building’s performance, claim manufacturers. 
 1 Jul 2014

Hotter summers – the air conditioning turn off

As we approach what is predicted to be another scorching summer commercial property owners, facility managers and office managers will be under extreme pressure to ensure that their air conditioning plants can cope with higher, prolonged temperatures to maintain a cool, comfortable working environment. 
 1 Jul 2014

Staying in control of turndown

Demand control is a key concept for optimising the performance of building services plant but it’s essential not to lose sight of the fundamental engineering principles. 
 1 Jul 2014

A solid foundation for heating efficiency

Martin Wilkinson explains why correct pressurisation is vital to heating system efficiency. 
 1 Jul 2014

Industry still needs convincing on fan convectors

When it comes to heating commercial spaces, fan convectors are often overlooked regardless of whether or not they are the optimum heating solution. But it’s worth taking a look at the benefits says David Higham 
 1 Jul 2014

Opportunity knocks in commercial arena

Commercial buildings in the UK are crying out for heating engineers to help reduce their running costs. Bryan Gates tells Heating and Ventilating Review about the opportunities this is providing. 
 1 Jul 2014

Green Deal: breaking the golden rule

Re-vamped and now re-launched, the ‘New’ Green Deal is with us. Will it be more successful than the previous incarnation? 
 25 Jun 2014

Is fracking the energy Eldorado? asks BSRIA

Protestors have attempted to turn David Cameron’s Oxfordshire home into a fracking site - proposed government reforms to the ‘fracking’ bill in the Queen’s speech are indeed contentious. 
 9 Jun 2014

Cutting carbon in the classroom

Lisa Gingell explains why proactive energy management is just as important in the school environment as the office and highlights why interactive energy management dashboards are great for giving schools an energy boost and ideal for showing children how they can cut carbon 
 2 Apr 2014

Water treatment - targeting the cause not the symptom

Advancements in heating and cooling technologies have pushed the importance of water conditioning solutions up the agenda, but there's still much more that can be done to maximise efficiency and improve the whole life cost of a commercial system. Here, Martin Wilkinson of Spirotech UK, explains why 
 2 Apr 2014

District heating puts communities in control

The Department of Energy and Climate Change's latest initiative, the Community Energy Strategy, is a sign of recognition of the significant role district heating systems can play in the UK, says Chris Davies of Kensa Heat Pumps 
 2 Apr 2014

The real appeal of renewable heating

Cliff Arnold explains what is needed to achieve a profitable renewable heating system with Energy Flex and ground source heat pumps 
 2 Apr 2014

The natural way to adapt to climate change

Using smoke ventilation systems for natural ventilation has been highlighted as a key strategy for helping commercial sites adapt to climate change, explains Rob Davies 
 2 Apr 2014

Dorset innovator inspired by German lessons

AP Chant founder Ashley Chant's experience as a young heating engineer in Germany meant he was quick to spot the potential of renewables 
 1 Apr 2014

Lessons in retrofit lead to energy efficiency

There can be a temptation to underestimate the returns offered by retrofit technologies on energy efficiency investments, warns Chris Meir, of Remeha Commercial. In fact, adopting the appropriate measures could save schools up to £21,500 a year 
 1 Apr 2014

Good ventilation for today's airtight schools

Mark Quigley discusses the importance of good ventilation in educational buildings 
 1 Apr 2014

Clean air boosts learning

Phil Marris looks at the importance of maintaining good Indoor Air Quality within schools and what to consider in a ventilation system 
 1 Apr 2014

Heat transfer fluids - the little things count

Andrew Murray examines the importance of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in the school environment and the benefits of carefully selecting heat transfer fluids to ensure the lifespan and reliability of systems 
 1 Apr 2014
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