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OFTEC launches oil storage safety campaign

OFTEC has joined forces with the Environment Agency and the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) to launch a new ‘Tank Safe’ campaign, urging the one million oil using homes in England, Wales and Scotland to check their tanks of the summer.

5 Aug 2014

Ecobuild partners NBS to offer BIM training

Ecobuild has teamed up with NBS to deliver free Building Information Modelling (BIM) training for every level, from the technical and granular, through to the basics for people who are just starting out.

5 Aug 2014

ADEY’s new van hits the road

ADEY Professional Heating Solutions, has unveiled its second customised vehicle to help support its nationwide 2014 roadshow.

4 Aug 2014

Dalkia changes to Veolia brand name

Veolia group company, Dalkia plc, has announced that it is adopting the Veolia brand name in the UK.

4 Aug 2014

Fernox relaunches Installer’s Club

Fernox has relaunched its Installer’s Club and added a number of new features.

4 Aug 2014

Ideal Boilers joins campaign for a change in CO law

Ideal Boilers is adding its support to a campaign to change the law on carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.

4 Aug 2014

CPA forecasts 10% growth for construction industry over next two years

According to summer forecasts by the Construction Products Association (CPA) published on 1 August, the construction industry will grow by around 10% and contribute nearly £11 billion to the UK economy over the next two years.

4 Aug 2014

HVR Awards – deadline extended to 29 August

Due to popular demand, the deadline for the HVR Awards has now been extended to 29 August - so don’t miss this opportunity to get your applications submitted!

4 Aug 2014

Kensa scheme encourages adoption of ground source heat pumps

Kensa Heat Pumps has launched a campaign to deliver a support framework to encourage the mainstream adoption of quality ground source heat pump installations.

4 Aug 2014

Viessmann Group acquires PSV

The Viessmann Group has acquired electronic control specialist PSV (Project Service and Value) srl.

4 Aug 2014

CIPHE and SummitSkills event reveals findings of research into apprenticeships

On 29 July almost 100 people gathered at the House of Lords to hear the outcome of research into apprenticeships and professional recognition in the plumbing and heating industry.

31 Jul 2014

DECC offers online RHI calculator

Today (30 July) the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has introduced an online calculator to give households a clear idea of the payments they could receive if they install a renewable heating system.

30 Jul 2014

EHPA calls for more ambition to transform European energy system

Following the recent proposal regarding a 30% energy efficiency target (23 July), the European Commission says that a bigger push is needed to transform the European Energy system.

30 Jul 2014

Norfolk gas fitter gets suspended prison sentence

Following an investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), a gas fitter has been given a suspended prison sentence for carrying out repeated illegal and dangerous gas work at homes and businesses in Norfolk.

30 Jul 2014

Viessmann launches online RHI calculator for consumers

Viessmann has launched an online calculator to help consumers work out the most appropriate renewable technology for different homes, following the introduction of the government’s domestic RHI scheme.

30 Jul 2014

Government closes Green Deal Home Improvement Fund six weeks after launch

Despite only having launched on 9 June, the Government has already closed its Green Deal Home Improvement Fund for applications, citing ‘overwhelming popular demand’ for its decision.

29 Jul 2014

DYSK reveals ambitious expansion plans

Air conditioning distributor DYSK, which is currently celebrating 10 years in business, has unveiled ambitious expansion plans for the future.

28 Jul 2014

Partner of building firm prosecuted for gas safety failings

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has prosecuted the senior partner of a Crawley building firm for carrying out illegal and incompetent work on gas fittings and exposing a local family to the dangers of fire or explosion.

28 Jul 2014

Flogas opens new energy centre

Flogas has launched its flagship energy centre, which provides installers with a one-stop-shop for all their needs, from LPG innovations to a range of renewable technologies.

28 Jul 2014

Toshiba and Cool Designs attempt football world record for charity

General manager of Toshiba Air Conditioning, David Dunn, has teamed up with Cool Designs and other distributors, Dysk, GT Phelan and AMP, for a world record attempt to play five football matches in five nations in 48 hours, raising a substantial sum of money for Children in Need.

28 Jul 2014

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OFTEC launches oil storage safety campaign

Ecobuild partners NBS to offer BIM training

ADEY’s new van hits the road

Dalkia changes to Veolia brand name

Fernox relaunches Installer’s Club

Ideal Boilers joins campaign for a change in CO law

CPA forecasts 10% growth for construction industry over next two years

HVR Awards – deadline extended to 29 August

Kensa scheme encourages adoption of ground source heat pumps

Viessmann Group acquires PSV

CIPHE and SummitSkills event reveals findings of research into apprenticeships

DECC offers online RHI calculator

EHPA calls for more ambition to transform European energy system

Norfolk gas fitter gets suspended prison sentence

Viessmann launches online RHI calculator for consumers

Government closes Green Deal Home Improvement Fund six weeks after launch

DYSK reveals ambitious expansion plans

Partner of building firm prosecuted for gas safety failings

Flogas opens new energy centre

Toshiba and Cool Designs attempt football world record for charity

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