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Solar Thermal: How to make solar energy work

The drive to include renewable energy in projects has fuelled interest in the use of solar thermal energy for heating and hot-water services, writes Ian Dagley.

1 May 2009

Solar Thermal: A question of size

Pete Mills, technical service manager at Buderus, comments on the growing specification of solar thermal systems and the need to avoid the pitfall of over sizing.

1 May 2009

Solar Thermal: Specifying commercial solar heating

Peter Broatch of Solex Energy outlines key commercial considerations and costs when choosing a solar thermal collector.

1 May 2009

Underfloor Heating: Green schools for the future

There has been a £3billion investment in the education system. Malcolm Jaques of Warmafloor discusses how UFH can be used alongside other technologies in building sustainable schools.

1 May 2009

Underfloor Heating: Raising standards in pipework

Rehau's Robert Ewels explains the significance of his company’s BBA certification – a costly but expensive and thorough way to guarantee the quality of the pipework in its underfloor heating.

1 May 2009

HVCA Newslink: Advice for Scotland

HVCA deputy chief executive Roderick Pettigrew has given evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee on the effect of the recession on specialist engineering contracting.

1 May 2009

Burning Issue: The simplest solution is probably the best

Schemes to lower carbon emissions, reduce the production of greenhouse gases, and cut the consumption of fossil fuels need to be better thought out says David Knox of Stovax.

1 May 2009

Legal Matters: Employers and employees look to the long term

In this uncertain world, companies and employees are concerned about the future. Here Fergal Dowling, head of employment law at Irwin Mitchell, explains that while everyone may be working to survive, there may be legal implications.

1 May 2009

The Ant Wilson Column: Greener world rises from recession?

It has been suggested that sustainability will take a back seat in the recession. Nothing could be further from the truth. But it can pay to be green, now and in the future.

1 May 2009

Health & Safety matters: Tenants turn up the heat

A recent court case should leave landlords in no doubt about their gas safety responsibilities, says Bob Towse, head of technical and safety at the HVCA.

1 May 2009

Editorial: So good Darling will ignore it!

It is, you will admit, unusual for any parts of the construction industry to come together but a story on the website – www.heatingandventilating.net – has come pretty close.

1 May 2009

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

Heat pumps: Consider your options before you start digging

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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

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

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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

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Solar Thermal: How to make solar energy work

Solar Thermal: A question of size

Solar Thermal: Specifying commercial solar heating

Underfloor Heating: Green schools for the future

Underfloor Heating: Raising standards in pipework

HVCA Newslink: Advice for Scotland

Burning Issue: The simplest solution is probably the best

Legal Matters: Employers and employees look to the long term

The Ant Wilson Column: Greener world rises from recession?

Health & Safety matters: Tenants turn up the heat

Editorial: So good Darling will ignore it!

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

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