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With the clock ticking to decarbonize schools and colleges, low-carbon building services consultant - BREng has identified key lessons from recent pioneering school projects, to help education estate managers plan their path to net zero. Rob Smelt, Director of BREng, will present the findings in a webinar, entitled 'Meeting Heat Demand in Schools', part of a series on Decarbonizing Education Buildings organized by elemental, taking place on 10 October, 2023. Reducing Space heating in schools...
Fiona Hodgson, Chief Executive of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF), said in response to the Prime Minister's announcement about the delay of several green commitments: "In recent years, the UK's plumbing and heating sector has diligently retooled and upskilled to be green technology transition-ready. While this announcement offers industry and consumers a brief reprieve to help ensure the skills, infrastructure, and cost efficiencies are all in plac...
In response to the recent speech outlining Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s new approach to net zero, Stewart Clements, Director of the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC), commented: “Following yesterday’s speech made by the Prime Minister, we welcome the time afforded to make a more thought out and successful switch to low carbon heating. This will play a pivotal role in our journey in achieving net zero and decarbonizing homes across the country." “The 50% increa...
Fieldpiece Instruments, the manufacturer of HVACR tools pros trust, announced that they were recognized with the prestigious Kepner-Tregoe Critical Thinking Cultural Excellence Award. Kepner-Tregoe (KT) is the pioneer of rational process development, and the KT Excellence Award is bestowed to an organization that displays outstanding performance in developing an environment and support structure that enables critical thinking skills to flourish and thrive. process excellence Fieldpiece&r...
The new iSense-Plus from Nuaire, part of the Genuit group, is a decentralized mechanical extract ventilation (dMEV) fan designed to provide Building Regulations compliant continuous background extract ventilation for newly built residential properties. MEV systems iSense-Plus has been introduced by Nuaire as a cost-effective alternative to whole-house mechanical extract ventilation (MEV) systems. Instead of working on a whole house basis, these compact, unobtrusive fans are individually i...
Trane® – by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has introduced its Thermal Battery™ Storage-Source Heat Pump System – a first-of-its-kind solution to advance electrified, low-carbon heating in buildings, including in climates below zero-degrees Fahrenheit. The innovative system converges four proven technologies to accelerate building decarbonization: Thermal energy storage ice tanks, reclaiming and storing excess building heat like a battery, for optimal ef...
Johnson Controls has been named to TIME’s World's Best Companies 2023 list. In this inaugural list, conducted in partnership with Statista, an international provider of market and consumer data and rankings, TIME named 750 companies forging the path into the future. The study was based on three primary dimensions: Employee Satisfaction, Revenue Growth, and Sustainability (ESG). “We are honored to be included in TIME’s World’s Best Companies list in its inaugural year. It...
BITZER UK, the pioneering compressor specialist, has appointed Chris Carter as Financial Controller. Reporting to Kevin Glass, BITZER UK Managing Director, Chris will be responsible for finance across both BITZER UK and Green Point UK, the company's specialist compressor remanufacturing and services arm. Chris has wide experience in finance and accounts, with particular knowledge of the logistics and supply chain industries.
Thermo King unveiled latest in all-electric transport refrigeration, shared digital solutions and participated as guest panelist in discussion around current and future zero emission TRU technologies at the at IFDA 2023 Solutions Conference. The annual IFDA Solutions Conference is the only event designed by and made for operations professionals in the food distribution industry. Thermo King was proud to display its latest innovative solutions at the IFDA 2023 Solutions Conference, which was hel...
Abatement Technologies, a manufacturer of HEPA-based air filtration and construction containment equipment designed to help protect those in and around construction in critical and commercial spaces, has released a new white paper on best practices for controlling, containing, and remediating indoor mold growth. Titled, ‘Mold & Indoor Air Quality’, the white paper also highlights key equipment for removing harmful mold spores and particulates from the air, including reusable co...
Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning introduced the new Hitachi air365 Hybrid dual fuel system, which combines a heat pump and furnace to provide efficient, economical comfort to homeowners year-round, while reducing carbon emissions. The air365 Hybrid system features an innovative, dual fuel module that attaches to a gas furnace and is paired with an external, Hitachi Mini VRF heat pump as the primary heating and cooling source. Depending on the outside temperature, it automatically uses...
A prominent sector expert is advising against ‘improvised’ installations for so-called ‘remote’ heat pump installations, in order to avoid low-quality installations. This message, from polymer pipework manufacturer REHAU, comes amid a nationwide push on the technology, with the Government targeting 600,000 installations per year by 2028. In order to help drive uptake, the flagship Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) was introduced in April 2022, offering homeowners grants of bet...
A prominent sector expert is advising against ‘improvised’ installations for so-called ‘remote’ heat pump installations, in order to avoid low-quality installations. This message, from polymer pipework manufacturer REHAU, comes amid a nationwide push on the technology, with the Government targeting 600,000 installations per year by 2028. In order to help drive uptake, the flagship Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) was introduced in April 2022, offering homeowners grants of bet...
The building facade serves as its protective shield against external elements, but its significance extends beyond aesthetics and weather protection. It plays a crucial role in determining the indoor air quality (IAQ) within the building. Poorly designed or maintained facades can lead to a host of IAQ issues, which can negatively affect the health and productivity of building occupants. In this article, Pure Air Control Services Inc. will explore how a commercial building’s facade affects...
Laars® Heating Systems, a U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications, will highlight innovation and efficiency at the 2023 American Society of Plumbing Engineers Tech Symposium in Bellevue, Washington, September 28 - October 1. Delivering opportunities “The ASPE Tech Symposium is one of the premier annual events for the plumbing industry,” said Chuck O’Donnell, director of marketi...
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC, (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, will introduce a new integration for its all-climate heat pumps with SPAN.IO, INC. (SPAN), maker of the smart electrical panel. The collaboration between these award-winning category leaders is anticipated to accelerate household electrification and energy efficiency. The METUS-SPAN product integration, once available, is antici...
Bradford White Water Heaters, a globally renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, will showcase a wide range of its high-performing and energy efficient products at the 2023 American Society of Plumbing Engineers Tech Symposium in Bellevue, Washington, USA, from September 28 - October 1, 2023. “The ASPE Tech Symposium is one of the most informative and inspiring events of the year for the rapidly evolving plumbing industry,” said Neal Heyman, Directo...
Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, announces its fall BDR University training programs designed to help contractors achieve sustained business success. Author's quote “With our BDR University courses, business owners can prepare everyone on their team to grow in their roles and increase their value to the company,” said Bruce Wiseman, president and CEO of BDR. H...
Danfoss is pleased to announce its participation in Busworld 2023 event, which is taking place at the Brussels Expo, in Brussels, Belgium, from October 7-12, 2023. This will be the first time that the company will exhibit at the trade show, since acquiring BOCK GmbH in March 2023. Danfoss representatives will be on-hand to demonstrate the entire line of BOCK mobile CO2 and low-GWP compressors – including the CO2 StarCO2mpressor with its innovative 'star' drive design – as well as th...
BDR Thermea Group strengthens strategic partnership with G.I. Holding expanding its offering of energy transition solutions for commercial and industrial customers. Baxi’s Parent company BDR Thermea Group, the provider of smart indoor climate solutions, is acquiring a 25 percent stake in G.I. Holding, a market pioneer in renewable energy-powered commercial and industrial climate solutions. Headquartered in Latisana, Italy, G.I. Holding manufactures and markets a range of heat pumps, liqui...
Germs are brewing! Here’s why residents should prioritize cleaning the air ducts in their homes. On an average, Americans spend around 90% of their time in indoor spaces. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air can contain two to five times more pollutants than outdoor air, due to an increase in the usage of personal care products, pesticides, household cleaners, and furnishings. With how important the air quality of indoor space is, air duct cleaning plays a bi...
CAREL announces its participation in HOST 2023, the important Italian event dedicated to the hospitality and catering sector, presenting its offer in the field of professional refrigeration for safe, smart, and efficient food preservation. Central to the CAREL proposal is the iJ solution, an electronic control platform designed to meet the needs of the professional and commercial refrigeration market, winner in 2021 of the Gold European Product Design Award, and last 28 August awarded the SMART...
Fujitsu General Australia and Fujitsu General New Zealand have partnered with Sensibo to provide Smart Home Air Conditioning (AC) solutions. Sensibo is a pioneering climate technology Internet of Things (IoT) company that develops smart AC and heat pump solutions, using data and Artificial Intelligence (AI), for a more sustainable world. Fujitsu anywAiR® technology The strategic partnership will further strengthen Fujitsu General’s anywAiR® technology product lineup th...
Carrier has introduced a comprehensive new line of high-temperature and very high-temperature heat pumps for use in industrial, commercial, and public buildings and district heating. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. AquaForce® and AquaSnap® Designed to reduce both carbon emissions and energy costs, the new line consists of AquaForce® and AquaSnap® air and water source heat pumps with varying ca...
After a busy first half of the year, Ideal Heating’s sales team is back on the road again to meet more installers throughout the autumn and winter heating season. The UK tour has now got even bigger, as they scale up visits as part of their dedicated heating engineer nationwide roadshow. They’re inviting installers to attend their local ‘Heat & Greet’ events, taking place at a variety of merchant branches up and down the United Kingdom (UK), and speak to their local...
DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), the manufacturer of humidification control, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, is pleased to introduce the addition of four more models to its RL series refrigerant dehumidification line of products. RL series dehumidifiers are available in six capacities ranging from 3 to 31 lbs/hr at 80°F, 60% RH, with voltage options of 120V, 208-240V, and 277 V. RL series dehumidifier features Key features of all RL series dehumidifiers include: Sel...
Sirius Buying Group, the UK’s pioneering buying group in the electrical appliance and kitchen retail sector identifies energy efficiency as the number one priority when fitting out the kitchen and utility room, with sustainable features now becoming an integral part of product development and consumer choice. Latest technological advancements Steve Jones, Managing Director at Sirius Buying Group, says, “Ahead of the Autumn Statement, our latest field data shows that homeo...
Baxi has appointed James Matthews as the new Head of Public Health to lead its technical specification and sales team in supplying energy-efficient low-carbon hot water solutions involving Heatrae Sadia and Andrews Water Heaters products. James joins Baxi with a wealth of experience gained from previous roles within the construction industry, most recently as Business Development Director at Polypipe. James Matthews appointed new Head of Public Health Commercial hot water generation is a vita...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces the release of the CMS-2000 Central Monitoring Station. The CMS-2000 helps ensure laboratory and healthcare settings are safe for occupants by providing instant status verification of room pressure, airflow and other important room parameters. “Monitoring and controlling airflow in critical spaces is a vital component of any healthy buildings strategy,” said Tyler Smith, Vice President, Healthy Bui...
Calhoun Community College, the largest two-year institution in The Alabama Community College System, and Trane® - by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, celebrate the opening of Calhoun Community College’s new building automation system lab. The lab is designed to give students hands-on experience that will help them bridge the gap between classroom instruction and the needs of employers. Immersive learning environment The immersive learning environment was designed to s...
