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News Archive - October 2020

BESA and ESTA establish joint energy efficiency group 29 October 2020

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has established a joint Special Interest Group with the Energy Services Technology Association (ESTA) to promote energy efficiency in buildings to government and industry....


Cibse approved dehumidifiers CPD from Condair 29 October 2020

?Condair is offering a new online, CIBSE-approved CPD seminar on dehumidification and drying psychrometrics....


Keysource wins data centre upgrade project for Leeds City Council 29 October 2020

Leeds City Council has awarded Keysource, the data centre and critical environment specialists, a major cooling upgrade project for its facility in Leeds, following a competitive tender....


BCIA calls for greater clarity on technical drawings 27 October 2020

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) says significant time and money can be saved on building projects by adapting technical drawings to include specific instructions for Building Energy Management System (BEMS) companies....


Eco-efficiency webinar: a sustainable and responsible approach for refrigeration 23 October 2020

Climalife, in partnership with Honeywell and ExxonMobil, will present an eco-efficiency approach for refrigeration at a webinar in English, aimed at engineering companies, installers and refrigeration system owners....


Cool Concerns develops A2L training rig 21 October 2020

Cool Concerns, the refrigeration and air conditioning training specialist, has developed what is believed to be the UK’s first training rig for A2L refrigerants...


Hackitt to reinforce safety message at BESA Conference 21 October 2020

Building safety reformer Dame Judith Hackitt will take centre stage at this year’s BESA National Conference, which is being held online on 4 to 5 November....


BESA launches associate membership scheme 19 October 2020

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched a new membership category catering for individuals with a particular interest in the building services industry. This is a significant development for the 116-year-old trade body, ...


Construction Product Manufacturers report rebound in Q3 16 October 2020

Following the easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions and the subsequent reopening of construction sites and supply chains, construction product manufacturers reported a rebound in the third quarter of 2020, pointing to early signs of a V-shaped ...


Eurammon shapes the future with young scientific talent 16 October 2020

The association eurammon has selected three outstanding scientific theses for the Natural Refrigeration Award 2020. eurammon vice chair Monika Witt honoured the three researchers with the Natural Refrigeration Award 2020 and moderated through the ...


EPEE celebrates its 20th anniversary 16 October 2020

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, EPEE, the European Partnership for Energy and the Environment, published a video with a compilation of messages from its members....


Chillventa eSpecial celebrates success 16 October 2020

The international refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation and heat pump community just wrapped up three days packed with fascinating presentations, new products and intense interactions....


Honeywell and Vertiv partner for data centre solutions 16 October 2020

Data centres help enable the online applications that people depend on for work, entertainment and communications, but they require significant power to move information around the world. Honeywell and Vertiv have announced a collaboration to create ...


BESA publishes new Covid health and safety guidelines 16 October 2020

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has published new guidance to help engineering and construction firms keep their staff safe in the light of new government restrictions....


TF Solutions promises further growth as new Crayford branch opens 16 October 2020

Following the opening of a new branch at Crayford this week, TF Solutions have announced plans to increase their branch network across the UK....


Coolair’s Annual Golf Day helps swell the coffers for key workers’ charity 14 October 2020

Coolair Equipment has raised more than £2,500 for frontline key workers at its annual ‘Nick Parker’ Golf Day....


Products for a low carbon future at the next SIRACH meeting 14 October 2020

The Institute for Refrigeration (IOR) will be hosting a SIRACH online meeting on 27 October focusing on the latest solutions and innovations to help deliver a low carbon future....


Airedale makes its mark in the data centre sector 13 October 2020

Leeds-based Airedale International has received the largest single order in its 46 year history. The order, which was confirmed during lock-down, is for a Frankfurt based co-location data centre and is worth approximately £10m....


Worldskills webinar: How to turn your idea into a business 13 October 2020

Worldskills will be holding a webinar on Thursday 29 October, 12:00-13:00pm, entitled ‘How to Turn your Idea into a Business’ as part of its ongoing commitment to support all those who registered to take part in its competitions this year, which ...


Chillventa: Emerson goes digital 13 October 2020

Emerson will be part of the digital Chillventa eSpecial with a dedicated company profile page and its team of experts available for virtual chats, calls and meetings from October 13 to 15 2020....


Chillventa: Carel talks air quality, natural refrigerants and services 13 October 2020

Carel has organised nine round tables for the Chillventa eSpecial, the first virtual edition of the international exhibition for the air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation and heat pump sectors. On top of these, the company will also be ...


Caden wins HRS World Refrigeration Day Award 12 October 2020

Hampshire Refrigeration Society has chosen Jacinta Caden, as the winner of the 2020 HRS World Refrigeration Day Award....


Condair expands service team 12 October 2020

Condair has expanded its service team and further strengthened its support for customers in the North of England with the appointment of Daniel Kirk, based out of West Yorkshire....


Star Refrigeration celebrates 50 years of innovation 09 October 2020

As the UK’s leading industrial refrigeration company gets ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary on 12 October, group managing director Dr Andy Pearson has written ‘Per Ardua’ – The Story of Star Refrigeration 1970-2020, telling the story of ...


ASERCOM and EPEE present F-Gas, Covid-19 and EU legislation at the Chillventa eSpecial 08 October 2020

The Association of European Refrigeration Component Manufacturers (ASERCOM) and the European Partnership for Energy & the Environment (EPEE) will be partnering at the Chillventa eSpecial to discuss the challenges and opportunities the HVAC&R ...


Bullivant steps up at Fujitsu 08 October 2020

Kelly Bullivant is moving on from product and marketing co-ordinator to take up her new role as distribution account manager at Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK....


BESA calls for greater focus on IAQ 07 October 2020

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) says there should be more emphasis placed on the quality of air inside buildings ahead of this year’s national Clean Air Day on Thursday 8 October....


Gurner joins Oceanair 06 October 2020

Roland Gurner has joined Oceanair UK to head up the air-to-water division. Mr Gurner comes with nearly 10 years’ experience designing, installing and commissioning all things renewable with a particular focus on air source heat pumps....


U-3ARC makes history 05 October 2020

The first General Assembly of the newly founded Pan-African Union of Associations of African Actors in Refrigeration and air-Conditioning (U-3ARC) took place on 24 September 2020, seen by many as the beginning of a new chapter in the history of ...


FETA lunch postponed 05 October 2020

The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) has taken the decision to postpone its Annual Luncheon, which was due to take place at The Brewery, London, on Thursday 10 December, having been rearranged from its usual April date....


Skillfridge competition cycle postponed to 2021 01 October 2020

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation and with the safety of competitors, judges and supporters paramount, Skillfridge will not be going ahead for 2020....


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