2008 April

Fan-coil units for the 21st century

Pump technology keeps driving forward

Grundfos variable-speed pumps set the pace in refurbishments

Hep2O gives installers the elbow

Moving beyond proportional balancing

Connector joins pipes of different sizes

BSS Industrial offers Boss plastic pipework system

Warrens launches own-brand valves
Components for renewable energy market

Victaulic piping is put through its paces at Olympic stadium

Achieving perfect hydronic control

Why support for traditional metal piping is leaking away

Push-fit TRVs can take a wide range of pipe materials

Friaphon drainage pipework hits the right note at the opera

Effective commissioning for variable-volume systems




Cost-effective dimming for fluorescent lighting

High-pressure sodium lamp has very long life

Efficiency boost for Crompton Modulay recessed luminaires

The affordable Code 6 house has arrived

Bringing home the heat-pump message


Why cutting corners does not cut costs


Edinburgh International Conference Centre takes more control of its lighting and save energy


Ex-Or cuts costs for the London Fire Brigade


The whats and watts of LED lighting

Suspended luminaires provide adjustable light distribution
CBI publishes guide to Energy Performance Certificates

JS Wright completes its highest-value contract
How much tax relief does it take to change a light bulb


Buro Happold supports RedR Day
Top firms support new CIBSE flexible training initiative

Prêt a Manger awards new maintenance contract to M. J. Quinn

Airwell launches VRF air conditioning

Lindab launches new range of perforated ceiling diffusers

Another approach to through-the-wall air conditioning
Johnson Controls enhances its range of building solutions

Portakabin shows it is more than site accommodation



All change at Colchester Barracks

HS2 Code of Practice is good news for JIB members
High Speed Two Limited (HS2 Ltd) has released its Employee and Industrial Relations (EIR) Code of Practice (the Code), which brings significant advantages to Joint Industry Board (JIB) member companies looking to work on one of the most demanding and exciting transport projects in Europe.
Industry leaders gather at CIBSE’s Measuring Performance and Facilities Management conference
CIBSE’s Measuring Performance and Facilities Management conference recently brought together leading voices from across the built environment to explore the evolving landscape of building performance and operational excellence.