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Celebrating Tony Smith’s 25 years at SBS

Smiths Brothers Stores is celebrating sales director Tony Smith's 25 years with the company....

19 Dec 2024

Record performance for Mansfield Pollard

Air management specialist Mansfield Pollard is on track to meet its five-year growth plan after posting increased turnover and profitability in its latest financial results....

19 Dec 2024

Improvement in heat pump performance highlighted by new Electrification of Heat Demonstration Report

The Heat Pump Association has welcomed the publication of the Electrification of Heat Demonstration (EoH) report, funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). This comprehensive study sought to explore the feasibility of a ...

19 Dec 2024

The building controls industry in 2024 - A retrospective look back

With a major focus on decarbonising buildings and environmental sustainability throughout the built environment, it’s an encouraging time for the building controls sector – much has been achieved, both by the Building Controls Industry Association (...

19 Dec 2024

Ruth Carter, CIBSE’s CEO opens the news offices

CIBSE unveils its modern new head office in the heart of London

CIBSE has opened its new head office in the Farringdon area of central London. This relocation marks a monumental milestone in CIBSE’s history, following 44 years at its previous home in Balham....

19 Dec 2024

Groupe Atlantic’s Darren Finley appointed Chair of ICOM

Darren Finley, managing director for commercial products at Groupe Atlantic UK & ROI Division, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Industrial and Commercial Heating Equipment Association (ICOM) - a not-for-profit trade association, ...

12 Dec 2024

Carrier aiming for pole position in 2025

Carrier Commercial recently welcomed a record number of customers to its annual conference, held this year at Silverstone, which included special guest speaker, former Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill....

12 Dec 2024

Recruitment drive for low carbon heating apprenticeships in Greater Manchester

Daikin, in partnership with Bolton College, is launching a recruitment campaign to engage five apprentices for its Level 3 Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprenticeship programme. The trailblazing course is being rolled out for the first time this ...

12 Dec 2024

Navigator handed over a cheque to Paulo from Sands with Tom Smith, Hannah Salton and Olivia Withers (all of Navigator)

Navigator hands over years fund raising total to Sands, Bedfordshire

Plumbing and heating supplier Navigator recently met up with Paolo and Dalbir from Sands, Bedfordshire at Sands Memorial Gardens to hand over the proceeds of 2024 fund raising and make the cheque presentation....

12 Dec 2024

New study reveals extent of mould in social housing

An overwhelming majority of UK social landlords report having mould issues in properties under their remit, according to new research out today - and the results reveal that landlords are at a loss on how to deal with their mould-ridden properties....

12 Dec 2024

Fernando de la Cruz, New Markets EMEA Director at Airzone

Airzone HVAC Control and Integrated Solutions set to launch in UK

Airzone, a leading manufacturer of HVAC control and integration systems has announced a formal UK launch. The strategic decision comes at a critical time for the UK in terms of remaining on track with the government’s net zero target....

12 Dec 2024

One of the buildings that will be connected to the network – The Richmond Building at the University of Bradford

£75m deployed to scale city-wide heat network in Bradford

1Energy, the low-carbon city heat network developer, has secured £75m of investment and three anchor customers for its heat pump-powered network in Bradford. With the support of its key partners – the University of Bradford, Bradford College, and ...

5 Dec 2024

Funded heat network training launched

Heat Networks are set to play an important role in the UK's transition to Net Zero, with plans to increase their share of the heat market from under 3% today to 20% by 2050. To help installers, facilities managers (FMs), specifiers and others in ...

5 Dec 2024

OFTEC Head of Public Affairs Malcolm Farrow

OFTEC webinar series supports industry transition to Net Zero

A new series of webinars has been launched by OFTEC as part of the trade association’s continued commitment to helping technicians navigate changes in the industry as the off-grid sector transitions to low carbon heating....

5 Dec 2024

The HPA team and the Minister for Energy Consumers Miatta Fahnbulleh MP

Heat Pump Association welcomes Minister for Energy Consumers at first Annual Reception

On the 27th of November, the Heat Pump Association (HPA) held their first Annual Reception, gathering members and key stakeholders from across the heat pump sector....

5 Dec 2024

Wilo calls for industry action following Legionnaires’ Disease outbreak fines

Following recent fines issued over an outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease at a sheltered housing accommodation, Wilo is urging stakeholders involved in heating, plumbing and building services to avoid making the same errors....

5 Dec 2024

Award-winning Rob Nezard, managing director of UKRadiators.com

UKRadiators.com founder named Entrepreneur of the Year

Campaigning Colchester businessman Rob Nezard, managing director of UKRadiators.com, has been named a winner at the Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Purpose Entrepreneur of the Year category....

29 Nov 2024

Thousands of homes set to benefit from low carbon heat as new energy centre opens

A new energy centre that will provide heat to thousands of homes across Midlothian has opened....

29 Nov 2024

New survey reveals the main challenges facing heat pump installers in 2024

A new survey of heat pump installers has identified the main pain points surrounding the industry, focussing on customer misconceptions and issues with system design and specification....

29 Nov 2024

Thomas Nowak presenting the Qvantum system building blocks

Qvantum launches UK operations

Swedish heat pump manufacturer Qvantum has officially introduced its UK business, with invited guests attending the launch event at its new headquarters in Moorgate, London....

29 Nov 2024

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Celebrating Tony Smith’s 25 years at SBS

Record performance for Mansfield Pollard

Improvement in heat pump performance highlighted by new Electrification of Heat Demonstration Report

The building controls industry in 2024 - A retrospective look back

CIBSE unveils its modern new head office in the heart of London

Groupe Atlantic’s Darren Finley appointed Chair of ICOM

Carrier aiming for pole position in 2025

Recruitment drive for low carbon heating apprenticeships in Greater Manchester

Navigator hands over years fund raising total to Sands, Bedfordshire

New study reveals extent of mould in social housing

Airzone HVAC Control and Integrated Solutions set to launch in UK

£75m deployed to scale city-wide heat network in Bradford

Funded heat network training launched

OFTEC webinar series supports industry transition to Net Zero

Heat Pump Association welcomes Minister for Energy Consumers at first Annual Reception

Wilo calls for industry action following Legionnaires’ Disease outbreak fines

UKRadiators.com founder named Entrepreneur of the Year

Thousands of homes set to benefit from low carbon heat as new energy centre opens

New survey reveals the main challenges facing heat pump installers in 2024

Qvantum launches UK operations

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