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 27 Mar 2023

Guide aims to improve industry’s ‘spatial awareness’

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 ... 
 27 Mar 2023

Klima-Therm appoints Northern regional sales manager

Ranald Stewart has been appointed regional sales manager at leading HVAC equipment distributor, Klima-Therm, covering the Midlands, North of England, and Scotland.... 
 24 Mar 2023

South West and South Wales Refrigeration Society Breakfast Briefing

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

BESA cautiously welcomes government energy efficiency plan

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).... 
 22 Mar 2023

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

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.... 
 20 Mar 2023

Institute of Refrigeration recognises new Fellows

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 ... 
 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.... 
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