New research published today (29 September) by EDF Energy (YouGov figures) has revealed that 32% of girls in the UK aged between 11 and 16 do not think they are clever enough to become a scientist.

The Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES) has appointed Tom McManus as national executive for Scotland and Northern Ireland, replacing Bob Dyer, who has retired after 25 years’ service.

A-Gas International has announced that A-Gas Americas has bought Refri-Claim, the reclamation division of ICOR International.

The Aston Group has announced the death in service of one of its longest-serving and most widely respected employees, Tom Skurr.

Toshiba has announced a special discount scheme linked to the performance of customers’ home nations in the Rugby World Cup 2015.A company’s home nation is defined according to where its registered office is located. Therefore, a contractor with its ...

London South Bank University (LSBU) has secured a €7m EU research grant to examine whether cooling facilities in refrigeration warehouses and food processing plants could be used to store and supply electricity. LSBU’s School of The Built ...

Now in its fifth year, the Building Controls Show will take place Sandown Park on 21 and 22 October. As part of the event seminar programme, Stacey Lucas, Commercial Director at Sontay will be running an informative presentation on smart ...

According to a survey of 4,000 girls, young women, parents and teachers, published by Accenture, there is a perception that STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects and careers are better suited to boys.

An 18-strong team from TF Solutions and Lawton Tubes dusted off their walking boots last weekend in preparation for completing their annual challenge in aid of the Donna Louise Trust and raised a £3.5K in the process.

The Institute of Refrigeration will be holding its Annual Conference on 18 February 2016 at the ACR Show at the NEC in Birmingham.

The Building & Engineering Services Association has appointed Richard Ward to the new position of membership director.

Mitsubishi Electric and its partners have launched the second year of a National Apprenticeship Scheme to train the air conditioning engineers of the future.

IRS, the refrigeration and cooling specialist based in Bromsgrove, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with staff and customers, with a series of events including charity work with Special Needs Adventure Playground (SNAP), sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric.

Arctic Circle has appointed well known industry figure, Roger Hamer, as business development manager.

The British Refrigeration Association (BRA) has published a new guide entitled Putting into Use Replacement Refrigerants (PURR).

Ocado’s latest trading statement for the 12 weeks to 9 August this year show a 15.3% increase in gross retail sales to £252m compared with the same period last year.

Dearman, the clean cold and power company, was today (14 September) joined by the Minister of State for Universities and Science, Jo Johnson, at the official opening of its ground-breaking Clean Cold and Power Technology Centre.

The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has announced its support for the ACR Show 2016, which takes place from 16-18 February at the NEC, in Birmingham.

The Gustav Lorentzen Natural Working Fluids Conference is calling for papers.

B&ES president Jim Marner has underlined the key role the Building & Engineering Services Association plays – and will continue to play – in addressing “the challenges of an increasingly demanding marketplace”.

The shortlist for this year’s HVR Awards, which takes place next month, has now been announced.

Waitrose parent company the John Lewis Partnership has reported a 26% fall in profits to £96m, for the half year ending 1 August 2015.

BSRIA has launched its new Soft Landings & Government Soft Landings (GSL) guide which is available to download from its website.

Morrisons is to close 11 stores putting around 900 jobs at risk following a 47% fall in profits for the half year to 2 August 2015.

Pipe Center is strengthening its position in the pumps market by boosting its technical support and appointing long-serving employee, Jim Merrills into the newly created role of national sales manager for pumps.

Güntner has appointed Michael Freiherr as head of product management, succeeding Heinz Jackmann who has moved on to new tasks within the group.

Toshiba has announced a collaboration with 2003 Rugby World Cup winner and Welsh Rugby Union head of rugby, Josh Lewsey, as part of its official Rugby World Cup 2015 sponsorship.

The board of HRP has announced the death of chairman, Kingsley Curtis, on 3 September after a long battle with cancer.

Calorex has recruited Jeremy Neale as technical sales engineer.

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is launching a new fund, Stephenson LP, aimed at helping companies to bridge the investment gap between research and development and bringing a product to market.

Refrigeration and cooling specialist IRS Limited has been awarded accreditation to international standard ISO 50001.

ebm-papst UK has agreed a new sponsorship deal with science education charity EXplora Science, which will help with its plans to set up an innovative new Science, Technology and Discovery Centre.

BSRIA is warning that the Government’s introduction of a new all-industry apprenticeship levy could spell the end for the current CITB system, with construction firms left in the dark as to how the new the new levy will interact with the existing construction-only levy.

According to research carried out among members of the Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES) order, enquiry and turnover levels all increased across the board during the past six months.

Cold Store Rentals is celebrating a successful first year in business.

Standards which future apprentices in the ductwork and service and maintenance sectors of the building engineering services industry will be expected to achieve by the end of their training have gained government approval.