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Dr Dermot Cotter.
 5 Apr 2022

IOR Tech Talk covers hazards and risks associated with co2 systems

With surging demand for sustainable refrigeration solutions, the Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) is hosting a Tech Talk webinar on Carbon Dioxide Hazard Assessments and Safety System Requirements. Dr Dermot Cotter, managing director at Star ... 
 4 Apr 2022

PipeSnug secures investment on Dragons’ Den

PipeSnug founders Chris Burdett and Alex Lever have taken BBC One’s Dragons’ Den by storm, pitching PipeSnug and FlueSnug to the famous panel of successful entrepreneurs.... 
 1 Apr 2022

Launch of new guidance on net zero carbon definition

To deliver real progress on net zero, we need to develop a common understanding of what it means for buildings, in practice and in detail. The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and London Energy Transformation Initiative (... 
 1 Apr 2022

Open-access workshops and so much more at the IIR International Conference

The IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain, which takes place online from 11 to 13 April, will feature two free-to-attend workshops, as part of its ground-breaking programme of presentations and hosted discussions.... 
 29 Mar 2022

The IOR announces new fellows

The Institute of Refrigeration announced this month that six members would be recognised as Fellows for their leadership, volunteer work and contribution to improving the standing of the RACHP industry. Their short biographies below just scratch ... 
 29 Mar 2022

Rees outlines aims and objectives as president of the BCIA

After taking over from Terry Sharp, Graeme Rees has outlined some of the key issues he would like to address during his tenure as President of the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA).... 
 24 Mar 2022

BESA welcomes Chancellor’s green tax reforms

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has praised Chancellor Rishi Sunak for putting energy and carbon reduction at the heart of his Spring Statement.... 
 24 Mar 2022

Hampshire Refrigeration Society hosts technical breakfast briefing 30 March 2022

The Hampshire Refrigeration Society is hosting a FREE technical breakfast briefing for engineers and technicians on 30 March from 9am to 10.45am where participants will have the chance to sample practical advice from suppliers and manufacturers and ... 
James Henley, Daikin Applied.
 24 Mar 2022

Refrigerant leak detection is top priority, says Daikin Applied

Environmental concerns and tightening legislation make it more important than ever that refrigeration and air conditioning engineers have access to up-to-date tools that can help them manage the amount of refrigerant gas they use.... 
 23 Mar 2022

BESA tightens security following online testing fraud

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) says it has carried out a thorough review of the security procedures behind its online training schemes following the jailing of two construction skills testers last month.... 
Waterloo Air Products at British Motorcycle Marque Solihull.
 21 Mar 2022

Waterloo’s collaborative approach supports British Motorcycle marque, Solihull

An iconic British motorcycle marque has moved into its new production facility at Solar Park in Solihull, with air distribution products supplied by Waterloo Air Products.... 
 21 Mar 2022

Carrier launches R1234ze chillers for industrial process applications

Carrier has introduced the AquaForce Vision 30KAV with PUREtec refrigerant, a new line of high-performance, compact process cooling chillers with ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant R-1234ze. The new chiller line is optimised for ... 
 21 Mar 2022

The City of Liverpool College expands courses nationally in bid to create greener future

The City of Liverpool College is expanding its highly successful apprenticeships programme to tradesmen and budding apprentices across the country, as part of its mission to close the skills gap and contribute to a greener future.... 
 21 Mar 2022

Revamped apprenticeship widens career options

A key technical apprenticeship has been revised and updated to improve career development opportunities across the building engineering sector.... 
Graeme Rees.
 21 Mar 2022

Graeme Rees takes over as president of BCIA

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced Graeme Rees as its new president. Mr Rees takes over from Terry Sharp who has held the role for the past two years, while Paul Wetherfield will take Mr Rees' place as vice-president.... 
Dominic Holland presenting.
 18 Mar 2022

ACR News Awards 2022 winners announced

The ACR News Awards 2022 were presented at the Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London on 17 March. Comedian and actor Dominic Holland presented the Awards supported by the voice of the National Lottery, Alan Dedicoat.... 
 16 Mar 2022

White paper: Which low GWP option could be used for my refrigerant application?

Climalife has today launched a white paper, written for the UK market, entitled: Which low GWP option could be used for my refrigerant application?... 
 15 Mar 2022

Keynote speakers announced for International Conference On Sustainability And The Cold Chain

Organisers have announced the keynote speakers for the IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain which will take place online from 11 to 13 April 2021.... 
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