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News Archive - March 2023

J S Wright appoints head of procurement 30 March 2023

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


Daikin launches a new climate zone to inspire BBC Earth Experience visitors 30 March 2023

The BBC Earth Experience has opened at The Daikin Centre in Earl’s Court. Daikin has created the ‘Daikin Climate Zone’, located just outside the main venue, offering space to relax, play and learn....


Seeley International appoints senior sales manager for UK And Ireland 30 March 2023

Seeley International has announced the appointment of Fabio Marioni as the new sales manager for United Kingdom and Ireland, in an important move to expand business in these two key countries....


Guide aims to improve industry’s ‘spatial awareness’ 27 March 2023

New technical guidance from the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) emphasises the importance of allowing adequate spacing between building services in projects using traditional approaches, modern methods of construction (MMC) and ...


Klima-Therm appoints Northern regional sales manager 27 March 2023

Ranald Stewart has been appointed regional sales manager at leading HVAC equipment distributor, Klima-Therm, covering the Midlands, North of England, and Scotland....


South West and South Wales Refrigeration Society Breakfast Briefing 24 March 2023

The South West and South Wales Refrigeration Society (SWRS) is holding its first Technical Breakfast Meeting on 13 April 2023 in Radstock, Somerset....


BESA cautiously welcomes government energy efficiency plan 24 March 2023

The government’s strategy for spending up to £2.5bn on improving the energy efficiency of homes and public sector buildings has been given a cautious welcome by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)....


ASERCOM calls for heat pump clarification in F-Gas phase down 22 March 2023

ASERCOM, along with Eurovent and EPEE, has called for clarification to some of the amendments to the F-Gas phase down, specifically with regards to heat pumps....


Institute of Refrigeration recognises new Fellows 20 March 2023

The Institute of Refrigeration has recognised ten members as Fellows of the Institute in recognition of their leadership, volunteer work and contribution to improving the standing of the RACHP industry. Their short biographies below demonstrate the ...


Building maintenance ‘even better value for money’ as costs rise 20 March 2023

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 ...


Spring budget: fuel and labour positives but missed opportunities for heat pumps 20 March 2023

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....


Stand-up comedian Rhys James set to present the ACR News Awards 14 March 2023

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....


ACR News 2023 shortlist announced 10 March 2023

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....


BCIA report reveals BEMS sector valued at £835m in 2022 08 March 2023

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....


Apprenticeships crucial to improving sector’s diversity 06 March 2023

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)....


Toshiba to launch new flagship R-32 VRF at HVACR Live 06 March 2023

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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