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Taller rads in demand

Whilst radiators in general remain in huge demand for new build and replacement heating system projects up and down the country, radiator manufacturer Stelrad is seeing changing trends in the orders coming in to them making for subtle changes in the ...

14 Jan 2021

Focus falls back on solar PV in efficiency drive

Non-stop innovation has put solar PV at the forefront of energy efficiency and sustainability for home and business. Neal Goddard, UK sales manager at Solarwatt reports...

7 Jan 2021

Training to meet net zero goal

As the UK moves towards a net-zero future, more low-carbon heating technologies will need to be installed for this to be achieved. Tom Murray, specification director commercial and residential at Baxi Heating, explains what professional heating ...

7 Jan 2021

Pete Mills of Bosch Commercial & Industrial

Heat networks – a hybrid approach

Pete Mills, commercial technical operations manager at Bosch Commercial & Industrial, explores where renewables can fit in within a heat network...

22 Dec 2020

Time to exceed ventilation standards

David Millward, product manager at Elta Group discusses why commercial kitchen ventilation needs to be a top priority for HVAC contractors and facilities professionals, alongside some of the latest solutions...

22 Dec 2020

Building an air force

Ensuring ventilation is effective by providing regular air changes is key to reducing the airborne spread of viruses such as COVID-19. Roberto Mallozzi, managing director of Klima-Therm, explains the role of filters and HVAC disinfection systems in ...

16 Dec 2020

Temporary heat when you need it

Steve Warne national sales manager, temporary heating provider Ideal Heat Solutions, makes a case for the importance of non-permanent heat, particularly the solution’s ability to ensure comfort, productivity and the protection of both people and ...

16 Dec 2020

A very healthy debate

The public perception of building engineering services has changed dramatically because of the COVID-19 crisis, according to a range of speakers who took part in the 2020 BESA National Conference....

10 Dec 2020

Michael Brown, design director of Metal and Modular

Moving ductwork safely on site

Michael Brown, design director of UK site equipment manufacturer, Metal and Modular, discusses how to make ducting manoeuvres safe and efficient for HVAC installation teams on site...

10 Dec 2020

Be prepared for UFH growth

The growing demand for underfloor heating (UFH) provides a clear opportunity for installers looking to install and maintain these systems, says Richard Harvey, Commercial Director at Wolseley...

2 Dec 2020

Avert a boiler breakdown disaster

Russ Baker, director, UK&I Hire, at ICS Cool Energy, explains his ten-step boiler hire contingency plan...

2 Dec 2020

Technical product manager at Vent-Axia Dave Cook

Something in the air...

David Cook, technical product manager at Vent-Axia, explains what can be done to help ensure businesses and schools have good ventilation by evaluating existing ventilation and improving or upgrading it as necessary...

24 Nov 2020

Best practice for laboratory air

Health and safety has always been crucial for laboratory air management but, increasingly, today’s systems have to deliver additional important benefits in order to facilitate safe, energy efficient operation at a time when these spaces and their ...

24 Nov 2020

Where to start with replacing a boiler

Pete Mills, technical operations manager for Bosch Commercial & Industrial details the commercial boiler replacement market...

18 Nov 2020

CHP keeps costs under control

Generating energy, using on-site Combined Heat and Power (CHP) provides a highly efficient, cost-effective alternative to centralised grid supplies. John Hyde of Centrica Business Solutions discusses how to maximise asset performance for best ...

18 Nov 2020

Maximising the potential of MMC

Using modern methods of construction including offsite prefabrication brings numerous benefits to heating projects from high-quality build to faster delivery. But early integration, engagement and collaboration are essential to maximise the benefits,...

11 Nov 2020

Lifetime skills guarantee - a step in the right direction

Bart Maris, vice president of sales & marketing EMEA at RWC, believes the government’s ‘Lifetime Skills Guarantee’ announcement is a positive step forward. He looks at what this means for the plumbing and heating industry, discussing upskilling, ...

9 Nov 2020

What could a winter lockdown mean?

The second wave of the COVID-19 crisis will likely see business owners faced with the challenge of trying to navigate the restrictions alongside what is already a difficult time of year when it comes to keeping residents comfortable and healthy. But ...

4 Nov 2020

Richard Bateman, product marketing manager at RWC

All-in-one solution for high rise construction

Richard Bateman, product marketing manager from RWC, discusses how all-in-one valves can simplify riser cupboard installations in high-rise residential buildings...