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Rob Driscoll, legal and commercial director at BESA.
 10 Nov 2017

BESA pays tribute to Sir Michael Latham

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has praised the legacy of Sir Michael Latham, who has died at the age of 74.... 
Registration is open for the 2018 HVAC & Refrigeration Show.
 10 Nov 2017

Register online for The HVAC & Refrigeration Show 2018

The HVAC & Refrigeration Show will take place at London’s ExCeL Centre from 23-25 January 2018. As the UK’s only national exhibition for air conditioning, heating, ventilation, heat pumps and refrigeration – including refrigerated transport – ... 
 10 Nov 2017

Construction grows but uncertainty lingers

The Construction Products Association’s Construction Trade Survey for Q3 shows that despite rising costs and diverging performance across sectors, the industry extended its run of growth to 18 quarters.... 
ICS Cool Energy has published its guide in order to aid manufacturers in navigating the upcoming changes to chiller legislation.
 10 Nov 2017

ICS Cool Energy issues chiller legislation guide

With a number of alterations to the way industrial cooling systems are specified set to come into effect from January 1 2018, ICS Cool Energy has launched a new guide for UK manufacturers, to help clarify these changes.... 
Malcolm Edwards, technical manager at ICS Cool Energy.
 10 Nov 2017

ICS Cool Energy calls for careful refrigerant selection

ICS Cool Energy is calling for refrigerant producers and component manufacturers to work together to establish the right balance between safety and operational performance.... 
Paul Lawrence, managing director of Aermec UK.
 6 Nov 2017

New leader for Aermec

Aermec UK, a leading manufacturer of chillers, fan coils and heat pumps, has appointed Paul Lawrence as its managing director... 
 6 Nov 2017

EURIS stresses importance of Brexit transition period

EURIS has welcomed the Prime Minister’s commitment to a Brexit implementation period, but reiterated the need for a five-year transitional time frame regarding product regulation.... 
Testo presented Treloar's with a £10,000 cheque following the completion of its charity challenge.
 6 Nov 2017

Testo celebrates 60 years

This year marks Testo's 60th anniversary, which it has celebrated with a gala dinner and charity challenge.... 
The Aspen Pumps team presented Mikayla Bernstein, corporate fundraiser at Chestnut Tree House, with a cheque for £2,445.
 6 Nov 2017

Aspen Pumps raises funds for local hospice

Aspen Pumps has helped to raise funds for local children's hospice Chestnut Tree House, based in Sussex.... 
Mark Farmer speaking at the BESA National Conference.
 3 Nov 2017

Industry facing unprecedented challenges

The construction industry faces a combination of challenges unlike anything it has survived before, according to Mark Farmer, the author of last year’s seminal ‘Modernise or Die’ report.... 
Scott Holdsworth, maintenance manager at J S Wright.
 3 Nov 2017

J S Wright appoints first maintenance manager

J S Wright has taken an initial step into facilities management after appointing its first maintenance manager.... 
Bruce Kirton, deputy chief executive of BESA.
 2 Nov 2017

BESA chief executive steps down

Following a recent cycling accident, Paul McLaughlin is stepping down as chief executive of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).... 
 1 Nov 2017

Cool Talks Breakfast briefing focuses on industry hot topics

The Institute of Refrigeration in conjunction with A-Gas is hosting a FREE breakfast briefing on key issues facing service engineers and technicians. The Cool Talks Breakfast Briefing on Tuesday 14th November will feature guidance for field ... 
Shirley Rodrigues discussed the importance of IAQ at the BESA National Conference.
 30 Oct 2017

London calls for help on IAQ

The deputy mayor of London has called for help from building engineering specialists to improve air quality in buildings.... 
 30 Oct 2017

Refco celebrates 45 years

Refco recently celebrated its 45th anniversary with an event held in its home country of Switzerland.... 
Mark Garstang (right) receives Coolair’s new partnership certification from Deane Flint, Mitsubishi Electric's sales and marketing director.
 30 Oct 2017

Coolair awarded elite partner status by Mitsubishi Electric

Coolair Equipment has boosted its reputation for outstanding quality after being awarded a new industry leading accreditation.... 
 30 Oct 2017

Survey examines retail response to HFC phase-down

One year after the global Kigali amendment, new survey findings from Emerson and international polling company ComRes have examined how European retailers are navigating away from HFCs towards lower global warming alternatives.... 
First Choice's newly revamped app will help to improve customers' experience.
 27 Oct 2017

First Choice unveils new app

First Choice Group has launched a new version of its highly acclaimed app, adding impressive features which will provide customers with quicker and cleaner access to parts and information.... 
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