2008 February

NG Bailey continues its acquisition programme
BESCA approved to accredit energy assessors


ADCAS revisits the issue of non-standard duct sizes
Energy Institute reaches agreement to issue Energy Performance Certificates in Scotland


Ecobuild maps the way to a sustainable future

Maximising the efficiency of warm-air heating

The ups and downs of new construction orders
Virtual-reality game aims to show the realities of climate change

Fläkt Woods sales team pedals its way to charity fund raising
Aqua Mechanical Services wins major Colchester project

Calorex is Copeland manufacturer of the year

Haden Young MD raises £30 000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care
Davis Langdon appointed to City College, Norwich
Balfour Kilpatrick wins Durham school contract

DCLG approves CIBSE's scheme for low-carbon energy assessors

The new age of Energy Certificates for Buildings

Delivering Energy Performance Certificates for buildings

Exploiting the benefits of renewable energy

Sophisticated control for natural ventilation

Hamworthy selects Roth collectors for commercial solar solution

Progressing with the Code for Sustainable Homes

Progressing with the Code for Sustainable Homes (not this one)

Natural ventilation stays the course at athletics centre



Understanding anti-scald products


Siemens controllers hit the eu.bac mark

Occupancy sensors control lighting in self-storage warehouse

Keep Keen scores a winner at new Doncaster stadium

Honeywell brings a Smile to weather-compensated control

Advancing the capabilities of DALI lighting control
Balancing the challenges and realities of integrated systems in 2008

The BACnet solution for the effective management of building systems

Monitoring lifts using a web browser reduces costs

Wireless technology opens up more control opportunities
A certification scheme for HVAC controls

Hamworthy moves into biomass boilers

Hoval moves into the solar hot water business

Country club has energy efficiency down to a tee

The role of energy-efficient ventilation

Government must do more to tackle heat pump and electric vehicle barriers, Which? says
Which? is calling on the government to provide more support for greener home heating and cars, as new research shows cost and other barriers are putting people off making the switch.
New study reveals job stress affects 70% of construction workers
A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge has revealed that at least 70% of people in the construction industry report feeling stressed at work, and this not only has a negative impact on job performance but also personal life. The findings highlight the urgent need for effective strategies to combat workplace stress.