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Building safety act is ‘just the start’

The Building Safety Act is already being used to bring about much wider reform of the construction and building engineering sectors, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)....

8 Aug 2024

Study highlights AI’s potential in building energy efficiency

A new study has highlighted that integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the building sector could cut energy consumption by approximately 8% to 19% and, when combined with supportive energy policies, ...

8 Aug 2024

Martin Hitchin is the new vice president of the BPF

New BPF VP supports calls for greater manufacturing circularity in plastics industry

REHAU’s chief executive of the UK and Ireland, Martin Hitchin, has supported the British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) call for a greater utilisation of the opportunities offered by the plastics industry regarding sustainability, especially on ...

8 Aug 2024

Adam Broomfield has been appointed by the BCIA

BCIA strengthens training focus through Skills Working Group Chair appointment

With a real focus on increasing the number of opportunities for young talent and developing industry-leading training schemes, Adam Broomfield has been elected the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) Skills Working Group Chair....

1 Aug 2024

Martin Smith is newly appointed at Conex Bänninger

Conex Bänninger makes senior appointment

Martin Smith has been appointed business unit director – UK & Ireland by Conex Bänninger...

1 Aug 2024

Plans to extend Awaab’s Law to private rental sector welcomed

Reform of renters’ rights and the intention to extend Awaab’s Law to the private rental sector (PRS) marks a major step forward in protecting people from damp and mould and poor indoor air quality, says Elta....

1 Aug 2024

One in five building service engineers unfamiliar with overheating regulations

New research has revealed that 20% of building service engineers are unfamiliar with the UK Building Regulations’ Approved Document O, which addresses overheating in buildings – and almost half (46%) claim to understand the theory behind it but are ...

25 Jul 2024

BESA’s chief executive officer David Frise

BESA welcomes pledge to strengthen Awaab’s Law

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed the new government’s commitment to reinforce the rules that require landlords to improve living conditions for tenants....

25 Jul 2024

Government officials visit Worcester Bosch HQ

Officials from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) & Midlands Net Zero Hub (MNZH) visited the Worcester Bosch HQ to assess how the Heat Training Grant has been utilised....

25 Jul 2024

David Naylor cuts the ribbon to mark the opening of the new office with Sean Sowden (left) and Tim Williams (right)

Renewable energy company opens new premises in the Midlands

A UK supplier of heat pumps and other renewable energy products is continuing its expansion by opening a new, larger sales and retail space in the Midlands....

25 Jul 2024

Yvonne Orgill is the new CIPHE President

Yvonne Orgill elected as new CIPHE President

The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) has announced the election of Yvonne Orgill as its President for the forthcoming year....

25 Jul 2024

Report highlights need to solve UK’s electricity and gas price disparity

The European Heat Pump Association’s (EHPA) 2024 market report highlights the crucial impact of a low electricity and gas price ratio in accelerated heat pump deployment....

25 Jul 2024

BESA conference will focus on the ‘four Rs’

The eighth Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) Annual Conference will take place on Thursday, 17 October at the Brewery in London....

18 Jul 2024

Climate obligations intensify heat pump challenge

One in 10 households need to switch to heat pumps and other low-carbon heating systems over the life of this Parliament if the UK is to meet its climate obligations, new analysis finds....

18 Jul 2024

King's Speech announcements welcomed

The industry has broadly welcomed announcements in the the King’s Speech, particularly the Labour government’s commitment to Net Zero and growth....

18 Jul 2024

Andrew Paddock, Carrier Commercial HVAC UK MD opens the new training facility

Carrier opens new training academy in Bracknell

Carrier has officially opened a new training academy at its Bracknell service and rentals depot. The new state-of-the-art facility reinforces Carrier's dedication to training and inspiring the next generation of engineers and technicians while ...

18 Jul 2024

Lewis Harrison has been promoted at Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK

Harrison heads national distribution sales at Fujitsu

Lewis Harrison has been promoted to national distribution sales manager at Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK....

18 Jul 2024

New Expert Academy training facility from Hamworthy Heating in Luton

Hamworthy Heating has announced the opening of a new Expert Academy training facility in Luton, designed to serve heating engineers across the south and the midlands....

18 Jul 2024

Ralph Davies, Carrier Service Head of Sales, welcoming guests to the Gherkin

Life Cycle Asset Management Event Series continues at iconic London landmark

Carrier HVAC Service recently welcomed building owners and operators to its second HVAC asset management-focused event in London to learn how to maximise HVAC system performance and create healthier, more efficient indoor environments....

18 Jul 2024

Elta expands air handling unit options with new Euroclima partnership

Elta is increasing its capacity to provide more bespoke air handling solutions than ever before....

18 Jul 2024

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Building safety act is ‘just the start’

Study highlights AI’s potential in building energy efficiency

New BPF VP supports calls for greater manufacturing circularity in plastics industry

BCIA strengthens training focus through Skills Working Group Chair appointment

Conex Bänninger makes senior appointment

Plans to extend Awaab’s Law to private rental sector welcomed

One in five building service engineers unfamiliar with overheating regulations

BESA welcomes pledge to strengthen Awaab’s Law

Government officials visit Worcester Bosch HQ

Renewable energy company opens new premises in the Midlands

Yvonne Orgill elected as new CIPHE President

Report highlights need to solve UK’s electricity and gas price disparity

BESA conference will focus on the ‘four Rs’

Climate obligations intensify heat pump challenge

King's Speech announcements welcomed

Carrier opens new training academy in Bracknell

Harrison heads national distribution sales at Fujitsu

New Expert Academy training facility from Hamworthy Heating in Luton

Life Cycle Asset Management Event Series continues at iconic London landmark

Elta expands air handling unit options with new Euroclima partnership

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