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 27 Jan 2014

B&ES president says integration is key to construction industry reform

B&ES (the Building & Engineering Services Association) was ahead of its time in stressing the central role integration plays in ensuring that the industry remains fully fit-for-purpose, according to president Bruce Bisset. 
 23 Jan 2014

Daikin moves into Saudi Arabia with new venture

Daikin has established a new company in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 
 22 Jan 2014

Visitors flock to register for the ACR Show 2014

With less than three weeks to go until the doors open, registrations for the ACR Show 2014 are powering ahead. 
 20 Jan 2014

Vote now for the ACR News Customer Service Award for Frontline Staff

The nominations for the Customer Services Award are in, and voting is now open. 
 16 Jan 2014

Fujitsu appoints new technical engineer

FG Eurofred has recruited James Richardson as a technical engineer, providing export support and commissioning services for Fujitsu VRF and other air conditioning products. 
 16 Jan 2014

Big Foot Systems rebrands and launches marketing campaign

Big Foot Systems has launched a new look company brand and a marketing campaign entitled 'Simply a Better Way' to help promote its innovative rooftop building services support systems. 
 16 Jan 2014

Hushon expands field sales team

 
 15 Jan 2014

Memorial service for Eddie Gittoes

There will be a memorial service for Eddie Gittoes to be held on Friday 17 January 2014 at the Three Counties Hotel, Belmont Road, Hereford, HR2 7BP at 11:30. 
 15 Jan 2014

New Guide tracks upswing of natural refrigerants market

shecco has launched the second edition of its popular GUIDE Europe, entitled GUIDE 2014: Natural Refrigerants - Continued Growth and Innovation in Europe.
 
 15 Jan 2014

DuPont increases supply of Opteon YF refrigerant

DuPont has announced that it has increased capacity of Opteon YF (HFO-1234yf) refrigerant to meet demand this year and is continuing to work to establish lower-cost manufacturing to meet the long-term needs of automotive customers. 
 14 Jan 2014

Conference to focus on UK health and safety law

The British Safety Council is holding a half-day conference in Manchester on 26 February to update employers in the north west of England and surrounding regions on important developments in UK health and safety legislation, practice and enforcement. 
 14 Jan 2014

SummitSkills refocuses priorities

SummitSkills, the Sector Skills Council for building services engineering, says it is refocusing its work on the areas that give employers and the sector the most direct value. 
 13 Jan 2014

Kevin McCloud backs Grimsby Ice Factory and virtual tour is launched

Kevin McCloud MBE of Channel Four's Grand Designs fame has joined the supporters of Grimsby Ice Factory. 
 13 Jan 2014

ICS Cool Energy teams up with law firm to urge AC inspections

Paris Smith LLP, a leading commercial law firm, has joined temperature control specialist ICS Cool Energy in advising businesses to ensure that their air conditioning systems comply with UK law by carrying out a TM44 inspection. 
 13 Jan 2014

CPA forecasts renewed optimism in construction sector

Growth in private house building, infrastructure work and commercial activity will drive recovery in the construction industry over the next four years, according to the latest forecast from the Construction Products Association (CPA). 
 13 Jan 2014

B&ES reveals Scottish Craft Apprentice of the Year

Tom Gregory of Prospero Facilities Services has been named Craft Apprentice of the Year in the Scottish HVACR Awards for Outstanding Achievement, during a ceremony held at the headquarters of B&ES (Building & Engineering Services Association) Scotland at Bush Estate, Midlothian. 
 10 Jan 2014

House building continues to drive construction recovery

UK house building continued its upward trend towards the end of 2013 with the private sector leading the way, according to the latest RICS Construction Market Survey. 
 9 Jan 2014

Tesco, Morrisons and M&S report mixed results

Tesco has seen a 1.5% fall in UK sales in its Christmas and New Year trading statement. 
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