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 21 May 2021

BESA backs scientists’ call for overhaul of ventilation standards

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is supporting a campaign led by an international group of scientists and engineers to have current building ventilation regulations completely rewritten.... 
Dr Neil Bentley-Gockmann OBE.
 19 May 2021

Post pandemic growth fuelled by skills 

A new Skills Taskforce for Global Britain, tasked with creating a post pandemic plan to deploy world class skills to attract inward investment, is being launched on 19 May.... 
Easy Air Conditioning Managing Director Neal Gooding and Haier HVAC Solutions European General Manager Bob Cowlard welcome the new agreement.
 19 May 2021

Haier makes an Easy match

Easy Air Conditioning is the latest UK distributor to team-up with Haier HVAC Solutions. Easy Air Conditioning is a leading HVACR distributor in the UK market and will sell the full range of Haier air conditioning products.... 
 19 May 2021

IOR conference focuses the industry on steps to net-zero

This year’s IOR Annual Conference in April tackled one of the biggest issues facing users of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps – the journey to net zero. Clearly a popular topic, over 120 delegates from the UK and overseas attended the ... 
L-r: Paul Hancock and Andrew Pinder.
 12 May 2021

Pinder expands presence in healthcare sector

Commercial refrigeration and air conditioning specialists Pinder Cooling & Heating has won a trio of hospital contracts, boosting its presence within the UK healthcare sector.... 
 11 May 2021

Calls for regulation of low indoor humidity

Many studies have shown that dry indoor air is a significant contributing factor to the rise of seasonal respiratory illness. A group of 17 internationally recognised scientists has called upon the UK Government to implement a minimum lower limit of ... 
 11 May 2021

IIR supports UN sustainability goals

The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has published its first activity report which emphasises the role of refrigeration at the heart of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.... 
 11 May 2021

CIBSE focuses on apprentices

This year CIBSE is introducing new categories for apprentices into its Young Engineers Awards programme for 2021 to distinguish between technical and degree levels.... 
 10 May 2021

BRA issues latest guide for pipework jointing

The British Refrigeration Association (BRA) has announced the release of an updated guide on the Jointing of Pipework for Refrigeration Systems. This latest issue is the sixth version of the guide and the first update since the 2014 edition.... 
 10 May 2021

New MD for Tecumseh

Ricardo Maciel has become managing director of Tecumseh EMEA based in Vaulx-Milieu, France.... 
 10 May 2021

New CIBSE president talks covid, climate change and sleeping frogs

A more diverse profession is essential to help us build resilience against future crises and better respond to the pandemic and climate change, Kevin Kelly, incoming president of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) said ... 
 6 May 2021

HRS seeks your nominations for WRD Award

The Hampshire Refrigeration Society is seeking nominations to celebrate the upcoming World Refrigeration Day on 26 June. In recognition of this eventful day, the HRS will present the World Refrigeration Day Award at its annual golf day, which this ... 
 6 May 2021

Covid site safety here to stay, says BESA

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has become the first training provider to fully integrate Site Operating Procedures (SOPs) into its health and safety courses.... 
 5 May 2021

Aspen acquires 2 Emme Clima

Aspen Pumps Group, a global leader in air conditioning and refrigeration manufacturing has acquired air conditioning brackets and external installation accessories manufacturer 2 Emme Clima.... 
 4 May 2021

Heat pump installation to offset Covid unemployment, according to BESA

Meeting the government’s new carbon emissions target will need an unprecedented surge in training and recruitment across the building services sector, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).... 
Craig Mclachlan.
 23 Apr 2021

CMS appoints industry expert to head up new air conditioning division

Commercial Maintenance Services UK (CMS) has appointed Craig Mclachlan to lead its newly launched air conditioning division.... 
 23 Apr 2021

'Cool Careers' webinars planned for World Refrigeration Day

A series of webinars focusing on the cool careers that make the world better are coming in June to celebrate World Refrigeration Day on 26 June.... 
 20 Apr 2021

Investment strategy sees Aqua aim for industry top spot

Temperature control specialist, Aqua, has announced substantial multimillion pound investment as part of an impressive, large-scale growth plan.... 
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