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Heatpumps: Heatpump and circumstances: A 'how to' guide

The most cost effective way of lowering carbon emissions in existing homes is a heat pump. Tony Barnes, sales director of Calorex Heat Pumps, gives some pointers.

1 Apr 2009

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Ground source heat pumps continue to grow in popularity but Vaillant’s Shaun Edwards warns system designers and installers to do their homework before choosing this option.

1 Apr 2009

Heat pumps: The latest technology sets new standards

When it comes to heat pumps, contrary to popular conception, carbon dioxide itself is in reality a more carbon friendly gas than its competitors, explains Sanyo.

1 Apr 2009

Building Services IT: Costing in a world of ever fluctuating prices

Rapid fluctuations in material prices pose a financial risk to contractors. Donna Ward, managing director of TSI Luckins, explains the reasons for this and suggests ways of minimising it.

1 Apr 2009

Burning Issue: Are we living in a situation comedy?

As we enter month eight of the fincancial crisis, the media still predicting worse to come but Chris Dearden says we are not necessarily all doomed.

1 Apr 2009

Company profile: Remanufacturing: a 'new' compressor at half price!

Gary Dangerfield's business is remanufacturing compressors. His company is called Comptec.

1 Apr 2009

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For an m&e contractor to take on prefabricating penthouses might be seen as a leap of faith but for cfes it is all about having the right team. Peter and Mike Fleming talk to Paul Braithwaite.

1 Apr 2009

The Ant Wilson Column: Avoid the minimum standard acceptable

Part L of the building regulations sets the very minimum acceptable standards. It is essential that the industry is aware of this and is prepared go the extra mile to improve on these standards, otherwise we will only have to do so later when it is a more difficult task.

1 Apr 2009

Health And Safety Matters: Handle with care

Improving standards of safe refrigerant handling is usually portrayed as environmental measure – but it also has a crucial health and safety aspect, says Bob Towse, head of technical and safety at the HVCA.

1 Mar 2009

Legal Matters: How to reward overtime

Most of us do it. And many of us do it for free. But Fergal Dowling, head of employment law at Irwin Mitchell, explains that workers are worthy of their hire.

1 Mar 2009

Contractor Profile: The accidental plumber

Chris Ickemeyer, managing director of Technical Services Surrey, admits he gets excited at the prospect of a new engineering job but he is equally happy fixing a domestic boiler. Paul Braithwaite reports.

1 Mar 2009

Burning Issue: Missing the obvious in boiler energy use

Not enough is being done to optimise the performance of boiler plant and some very obvious measures are being overlooked, argues Tony Willis of Sabien Technology.

1 Mar 2009

Company profile: Making millions the greener way

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1 Mar 2009

Commercial Heating: Pre-packaged systems 'don't cost the earth'

Yan Evans, technical director for Andrews Water Heaters and Potterton Commercial, looks at the benefits of the modular prefabricated heating system as a means of cutting cost and carbon.

1 Mar 2009

Commercial Heating: Remember the primary heat source

Solar heating saves money and proves a company’s green credentials but don’t ignore the primary heat source, warns David Pepper of Lochinvar.

1 Mar 2009

Commercial Heating: Underfloor efficiency

Rex Ingram of Timoleon highlights the scientific evidence behind the change in the way we heat the commercial buildings of Britain.

1 Mar 2009

Commercial Heating: High costs: the solution is on the roof

Stefan Gautsch of Buderus discusses the potential savings in fuel costs and carbon emissions with solar thermal installations.

1 Mar 2009

Commercial Heating: Condensing technology offers practical sustainability

Condensing technology offers the most effective answer to our heating needs for a financially sustainable low-energy future, says Mark Northcott, director - commercial products at Broag.

1 Mar 2009

Ventilation: Avoiding pitfalls in ventilation system design

The Code for Sustainable Homes is putting increasing pressure on contractors and installers to ‘build tight, ventilate right’, writes Charlie Bisby, projects director for EnviroVent.

1 Mar 2009

Ventilation: Improving efficiency in a cost-cutting world

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Engineers are under pressure from clients who want to reduce costs wherever possible – which creates a challenge as energy legislation starts to bite, writes Paul Wenden of Fläkt Woods.

1 Mar 2009

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Heatpumps: Heatpump and circumstances: A 'how to' guide

Heat pumps: Consider your options before you start digging

Amitriptyline for Anxiety

Heat pumps: The latest technology sets new standards

Building Services IT: Costing in a world of ever fluctuating prices

Burning Issue: Are we living in a situation comedy?

Company profile: Remanufacturing: a 'new' compressor at half price!

Contractor Profile: The right team gives cfes a sky-high profile

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The Ant Wilson Column: Avoid the minimum standard acceptable

Health And Safety Matters: Handle with care

Legal Matters: How to reward overtime

Contractor Profile: The accidental plumber

Burning Issue: Missing the obvious in boiler energy use

Company profile: Making millions the greener way

Commercial Heating: Pre-packaged systems 'don't cost the earth'

Commercial Heating: Remember the primary heat source

Commercial Heating: Underfloor efficiency

Commercial Heating: High costs: the solution is on the roof

Commercial Heating: Condensing technology offers practical sustainability

Ventilation: Avoiding pitfalls in ventilation system design

Ventilation: Improving efficiency in a cost-cutting world

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