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 20 Mar 2023

Building maintenance ‘even better value for money’ as costs rise

Soaring inflation has made the return on investment in maintaining and upgrading buildings even more attractive, according to experts.The UK has been grappling with double digit inflation for almost a year and the Bank of England only expects the ... 
 20 Mar 2023

Spring budget: fuel and labour positives but missed opportunities for heat pumps

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said that the UK is no longer going into recession and that inflation will fall faster although he also warned that “there is a long way to go” in Wednesday’s spring budget.... 
 14 Mar 2023

Stand-up comedian Rhys James set to present the ACR News Awards

The ACR News Awards team is delighted to announce stand-up comedian Rhys James as the host of the 2023 ACR News Awards and networking dinner, taking place at the Park Plaza London Riverbank on 19 April.... 
 10 Mar 2023

ACR News 2023 shortlist announced

After receiving an unprecedented number of entries, the judges deliberated and we are now proud to announce the finalists of this year’s ACR News Awards.... 
 8 Mar 2023

BCIA report reveals BEMS sector valued at £835m in 2022

Data from the Building Controls Industry Association’s (BCIA) latest Market Information Service (MIS) report has estimated that the Building Energy Management System (BEMS) sector is now worth around £835.8M to the UK economy.... 
 6 Mar 2023

Apprenticeships crucial to improving sector’s diversity

Scottish Apprenticeship Week (SAW) can play a pivotal role in helping the building services sector get to grips with its skills shortages and lack of diversity, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).... 
 6 Mar 2023

Toshiba to launch new flagship R-32 VRF at HVACR Live

Toshiba Air Conditioning will showcase its latest product advances and commercial initiatives at HVACR Live, which takes place at the Excel Exhibition Centre in London on 18-19 April.... 
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 27 Feb 2023

The IOR celebrates individual achievements at its 122nd Annual Dinner

The IOR Annual Dinner, which took place in London on 23 February, provided the backdrop for rewarding exceptional individual achievement in advancing the RACHP industry.... 
 26 Feb 2023

HVACR Live: Registrations open!

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 25 Feb 2023

IOR President highlights diversity and inclusion objectives during the 2023 Annual Dinner

IOR President, Graeme Fox FInstR, addressed members and guests at the IOR Annual Dinner, which took place in London on 23 February 2023. The speech was an opportunity to focus on the Institute’s past, current and future work to promote inclusion and ... 
 25 Feb 2023

Industrial refrigeration and heating consultant, Dr Dermot Cotter, wins IOR Kenneth Lightfoot Medal

Star Technical Solutions’ managing director was presented with the Institute of Refrigeration’s Kenneth Lightfoot Medal for his blueprint research paper on assessing and mitigating carbon dioxide risks in refrigeration systems.... 
 25 Feb 2023

Lu-Ve Group appoints new general manager

Lu-Ve SpA has appointed Riccardo Quattrini as general manager of the Group as of 01 April 2023. Mr Quattrini will support the chairman, chief executive, and the chief operating officer.... 
 25 Feb 2023

Enex Technologies acquires EOS Refrigeration Equipment

Enex Technologies, a specialist in natural and energy efficient cooling, heating and refrigeration equipment that helps reduce global warming and its impact on climate change, has acquired EOS Refrigeration Equipment SL (EOS).... 
 16 Feb 2023

Government’s latest payment plan must not fail, says BESA

The latest government plan to tackle unfair payment practices in construction must not be allowed to fail, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).... 
 15 Feb 2023

Nidec Global Appliance announces new president

Nidec Global Appliance, a global provider of solutions for the residential and commercial appliances industries, has appointed Guilherme Almeida as the new president of its worldwide operations. With 11,000 employees across nine countries, the ... 
 14 Feb 2023

Star launches nationwide industrial refrigeration apprenticeship opportunities

Star Refrigeration has announced the opening of its Nationwide Industrial Refrigeration Engineering Apprenticeship Programme and the success of two recent graduates, Jack Flinn and Calum Plunkett. Both have successfully completed Star's three-year ... 
Louise McCann.
 13 Feb 2023

Louise Mccann becomes A-Gas Group commercial director

A-Gas has appointed Louise McCann as Group commercial director. er objective is to lead the global commercial team in providing first class key account management, while enhancing the solutions A-Gas offers to its customers worldwide.... 
 13 Feb 2023

BCIA releases two new Technical Guides

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has released two new Technical Guides to add to its portfolio of online Guides available to download.... 
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