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 4 May 2023

Retrofit failure could spark new energy crisis, warns BESA

A collective failure to retrofit commercial buildings to meet net zero targets threatens to ignite a new energy crisis, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).... 
 4 May 2023

Panasonic HQ heat pump training centre receives ministerial visit

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions was pleased to receive a visit from Rt Hon Grant Shapps, MP for Welwyn Hatfield and Secretary of State for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, to its Welwyn headquarters to see first-hand the new ... 
 3 May 2023

Heat Recovery business creates new engineer role

A Yorkshire-based Heat Recovery business has created a new role as it experiences unprecedented demand for its services. DK Heat Recovery has recruited time-served refrigeration service engineer, Calum MacPhee to the new role of engineering manager ... 
 25 Apr 2023

Humidity Solutions expands team

Following the continued growth in its core businesses, Humidity Solutions has welcomed Colin Turnbull to the team as installation and contracts manager.... 
HVACR Live took place at London Excel on 18 and 19 April 2023.
 24 Apr 2023

HVACR Live 2023 opens with a positive buzz after five year hiatus

HVACR Live opened with a positive and excited buzz last week after a five year hiatus due to the pandemic. Exhibitors and attendees alike found the event informative, engaging, and a great opportunity to network and learn more about the latest ... 
Mark Hughes.
 22 Apr 2023

FETA chairman calls for Net Zero pragmatism

The annual FETA lunch took place on 20 April at the Brewery and was attended by over 600 industry professionals from across the trades serviced by ADCAS, BCIA, BFCMA, BRA, HPA and HEVAC.... 
 21 Apr 2023

BESA appoints new membership director

Rebecca Fox has joined the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) as its new director of membership.... 
 21 Apr 2023

ACR News Awards 2023 winners announced

Designed to celebrate excellence and innovation in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry, the ACR News Awards 2023 took place on the 19 April at the Park Plaza, London Riverbank and hosted by comedian Rhys James.... 
 13 Apr 2023

SWSWRS relaunches Breakfast Briefings

The South West and South Wales Refrigeration Society (SWRS) had its first Breakfast Briefing in almost ten years today at Bath College.... 
 13 Apr 2023

Kooltech builds on sustainability drive with new CIBSE patrons chair hire

?Kooltech has appointed Scott Mason as its new head of sustainability as the company develops its range of low carbon heating solutions.... 
Helen Yeulet.
 13 Apr 2023

Employers urged to take advantage of T Level funding boost

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed a £12 million injection of government funding to increase the uptake of T Levels including grants of up to £25,000 for employers who take students on work placements.... 
 11 Apr 2023

HVACR Live Seminar programme

HVACR Live is just around the corner with a hall packed with exhibitors from far and wide. Major brand names are mixing with emerging technologies, all underpinned by the seminar programme.... 
 6 Apr 2023

Hawco under new ownership

Hawco has been sold to Bay Tree Private Equity, who purchased the business from previous owners of 20 years, Diploma.... 
 6 Apr 2023

BESA calls for calm in face of F-gas furore

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has urged the UK government to keep “a sense of perspective” in the face of a growing row over the European Commission’s decision to speed up the phase down of global warming gases used in ... 
Brett Wharmby.
 5 Apr 2023

Conex Bänninger strengthens sales team with two key appointments

Conex Bänninger has appointed of two new regional technical sales managers. Brett Wharmby has joined the company with responsibility for driving brand awareness and growth in the Midlands, with Noel Kelly taking up his new role covering the North of ... 
 3 Apr 2023

Energy efficiency plan could put UK back on track

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed parts of the government’s updated Net Zero Growth Plan, particularly those that focus on improving the energy efficiency of buildings and reducing the price gap between gas and ... 
DK Heat Recovery's marketing director, Nigel Upson.
 3 Apr 2023

Upson rejoins DK Heat Recovery

DK Heat Recovery's marketing director, Nigel Upson, has rejoined the East Yorkshire-based business on his retirement from poultry processor Soanes Poultry, where he was managing director.... 
 30 Mar 2023

J S Wright appoints head of procurement

Birmingham-based mechanical and electrical services specialist J S Wright has appointed Tony Maxwell as its new head of procurement.... 
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