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Bosch welcomes new heat network standards

The introduction of new heat network standards, developed in partnership between the Association of Decentralised Energy (ADE) and Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), has been ...

28 Jul 2015

BSRIA disappointed energy-saving materials no longer qualify for reduced rate VAT

BSRIA disappointed that energy-saving materials no longer qualify for reduced rate VAT The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that the UK has failed to comply with the VAT Directive as it has applied a reduced rate of VAT to the supply and ...

28 Jul 2015

Converting rainwater into energy

Reliable sources of energy remain a world-wide subject of geopolitical anxiety but a successful British trial that converts rainwater into the ultimate renewable resource could alter the entire international picture....

28 Jul 2015

Space Air celebrates 35 years

Space Airconditioning, the Guildford based Daikin Distributor is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Founder and Managing Director, Neil Afram commented. “We have always felt privileged to represent the UK technical sales arm of Daikin, arguably the ...

28 Jul 2015

Hitachi increases technical support in Ireland

Hitachi Air Conditioning Europe SAS is continuing to expand its customer service offering with the appointment of a new Applications and Technical Support Engineer for Ireland, Robin Chandler. Robin joins Hitachi’s Dublin office from award-winning ...

28 Jul 2015

New ventilation learning guide

Drawing on the expertise of sponsors Airflow Developments, The National Training Group (NTG) has released a new Ventilation Learning Guide, which explains the importance of ventilation and best practice principles for those specialising in the ...

27 Jul 2015

25 years with B&ES

Peter Rimmer, head of employment affairs and skills with the Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES), has completed 25 years’ service.In marking this milestone, president Jim Marner thanked Mr Rimmer for the valuable contribution ...

27 Jul 2015

Scrapping ‘zero carbon’ has serious implications, says ICOM

The government’s decision to abandon plans for achieving zero carbon homes by 2016 – a policy that will also be applied to non-domestic properties – has significant implications for the HVAC industry, says the Industrial and Commercial Energy ...

23 Jul 2015

Air source replaces ground source at Northeast Eco Centre

When the Hebburn Eco Centre needed to replace its 20-year-old ground source heating, the building's owners turned to a cascade air source heat pump system from Mitsubishi Electric.Designed and built by Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle (STAN) ...

21 Jul 2015

Training centre expands to support growth

AMP Air, the independent air conditioning specialist, is investing in new training facilities and expanding its technical team to support growth.

21 Jul 2015

Armstrong celebrates sustainability achievements

Armstrong Fluid Technology’s sustainability initiative – Planet Proposition – is celebrating a successful second year, with significant energy savings achieved via its HVAC solutions, solid progress towards its key operational environmental goals ...

21 Jul 2015

J&E Hall names two new service centre managers

J & E Hall has appointed two new managers in its Manchester and Midlands service centres.

20 Jul 2015

Next generation facility for Pipe and Climate Center

Pipe and Climate Center has opened a new, purpose-built branch and fabrication facility in Basildon, Essex.

17 Jul 2015

Brian Townsend receives Distinguished Service Award

B&ES past president Brian Townsend has become only the eighth person in the association’s 111-year history to be awarded its Distinguished Service Award.

16 Jul 2015

BSRIA speaks out over gender pay gap

BSRIA has issued a statement in response to David Cameron’s recent announcement on plans to tackle the gender pay gap “within a generation”.

16 Jul 2015

Toshiba provides an insight into latest air conditioning developments

Toshiba recently hosted an event at its Plymouth facility giving leading consultants and engineers an insight into the latest developments in air conditioning technology.

16 Jul 2015

B&ES publications introduces new off-site construction guide

B&ES Publications has launched a new, first of its kind, guide to off-site construction, supported by the trade association Buildoffsite.

16 Jul 2015

Hamworthy appoints new area sales manager

Hamworthy Heating has named Russ Walliss as the new area sales manager for Central Southern England.

16 Jul 2015

ADEY sales manager puts his gloves on for charity

ADEY sales manager Ben Garrett is stepping into the ring for a charity boxing match on 19 July.

16 Jul 2015

New B&ES president highlights challenges and opportunities ahead

According to newly elected B&ES president Jim Marner, a key role of the Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES) is to help its members to face up to the challenges of the marketplace and to turn them into business opportunities.

15 Jul 2015

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Bosch welcomes new heat network standards

BSRIA disappointed energy-saving materials no longer qualify for reduced rate VAT

Converting rainwater into energy

Space Air celebrates 35 years

Hitachi increases technical support in Ireland

New ventilation learning guide

25 years with B&ES

Scrapping ‘zero carbon’ has serious implications, says ICOM

Air source replaces ground source at Northeast Eco Centre

Training centre expands to support growth

Armstrong celebrates sustainability achievements

J&E Hall names two new service centre managers

Next generation facility for Pipe and Climate Center

Brian Townsend receives Distinguished Service Award

BSRIA speaks out over gender pay gap

Toshiba provides an insight into latest air conditioning developments

B&ES publications introduces new off-site construction guide

Hamworthy appoints new area sales manager

ADEY sales manager puts his gloves on for charity

New B&ES president highlights challenges and opportunities ahead

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