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 6 Nov 2025

BESA guide cuts through principal contractor confusion

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has published new guidance to address widespread uncertainty surrounding the competence of principal contractors (PCs) under the Building Safety Act. The Guidance Framework for Principal ... 
 3 Nov 2025

PACAIR strengthens North West Sales Team with appointment of Robert Moth

Palmer Air Conditioning (PACAIR) has appointed Robert Moth as Area Sales Manager for the North West.... 
 31 Oct 2025

Gill named IOR President-Elect for second term

Stephen Gill has been announced as the next President-Elect of the Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) following a member election and formally took up the role at the IOR Annual General Meeting on 29 October 2025. He will serve alongside current ... 
 31 Oct 2025

Beijer Ref to open third UK training academy in Glasgow

Beijer Ref UK will officially open its third training academy in Glasgow on Thursday, 6 November, expanding its national footprint to support engineers with accessible, high-level training. The new site joins existing academies in Wetherby and ... 
 31 Oct 2025

Electricity pricing reform could drive UK heat pump uptake

More than a third of UK homeowners would switch to heat pumps if electricity cost the same or less than gas, according to Mitsubishi Electric’s new report, Heat Pumps: Accelerating the Switch. The study highlights how current energy pricing ... 
 31 Oct 2025

IOR and ACES sign MOU to boost global cold chain training and collaboration

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) and the African Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cold Chain (ACES) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen international collaboration in sustainable cooling. The agreement was ... 
 31 Oct 2025

HPA calls for training standards on flammable refrigerants

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has published a new Flammable Refrigerant Training Policy Statement recommending that all heat pump installers be trained in the safe handling of both F-Gas and non-F-Gas flammable refrigerants.... 
 24 Oct 2025

New industry organisation RACES launched

The UK’s refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump (RACHP) sector has a new representative body following the launch of the Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers Society (RACES). The not-for-profit organisation was co-founded by ... 
 24 Oct 2025

Carrier Solutions UK opens upgraded training centre

Carrier Solutions UK has officially reopened its fully refurbished London Colney training centre. The upgraded facility offers hands-on experience with the latest Carrier, Toshiba, and Viessmann technologies, forming a key part of the company’s ... 
 22 Oct 2025

Frise calls for industry to drive out ‘disinterested third’ and prioritise competence

A third of professionals in construction and related disciplines are “not interested” in improving the industry and should be driven out, according to David Frise, Chief Executive of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). Speaking at ... 
 22 Oct 2025

Beijer Ref to Unite UK and Ireland Wholesale Operations

Beijer Ref is to consolidate its UK and Ireland wholesale businesses under two unified brands: Beijer Ref UK and Beijer Ref Ire.... 
 21 Oct 2025

Lochinvar appoints Sims as Northern Heat Pump Specialist

Lochinvar has appointed Andy Sims as its new Northern Heat Pump Specialist. He brings nearly two decades of HVAC experience to the role, having started his career as a plumbing engineer before progressing into senior technical and sales positions ... 
 21 Oct 2025

Research exposes critical gap between building safety awareness and action

A new report from the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) reveals a significant disconnect between industry awareness of the Building Safety Act and the practical steps being taken to comply with it.... 
 20 Oct 2025

BESA celebrates record breaking awards night

More than 500 members and guests celebrated the record breaking 2025 Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) Industry Awards on 16 October. Almost 150 companies and individuals were recognised across 26 award categories, representing a 44% ... 
 17 Oct 2025

ACR News Awards 2026 open for entries

The ACR News Awards 2026 has officially opened for entries, with businesses and individuals across the air conditioning, refrigeration, and heat pump sectors encouraged to submit their best products and projects, as well as nominate individuals who ... 
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 17 Oct 2025

Hawco and Marstair raise £1000 for community-owned pubs

Hawco and Marstair have raised £1000 for Plunkett UK, a charity that helps rural communities take ownership of local pubs, shops, and businesses. The funds were generated through a joint initiative donating £25 for every Marstair cellar cooling ... 
 16 Oct 2025

UK heat pump sector to launch unified trade body in 2026

In a major step forward for the UK’s low-carbon heating industry, the Heat Pump Association (HPA), Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA), and Heat Pump Federation (HPF) have confirmed plans to merge into a single trade body: Heat Pump ... 
 13 Oct 2025

FSW UK appoints Dinning as MD

FSW UK Group has appointed Steve Dinning as Managing Director of its UK operations, following a successful 15-year tenure with the company, most recently as Sales Director. The promotion takes immediate effect and marks a new chapter in the ... 
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