2020 September

How heat networks will help ensure a net zero future
The ability of heat networks to help decarbonisation of heat has made them a 'go to' solution in new build. Pete Mills of Bosch C&I discusses their importance.

Rinnai range of accredited CPD subjects for continuous hot water heating units & systems
CPD on temp accurate & limitless hot water flows for all commercial sites

Improving The Digital Customer Journey With Empress
With the creation of Empress, Nortek aims to improve the customer experience of HVAC. Find out how.

A lesson in maintenance and refurbishment
The focus on air quality and ventilation in school classrooms has been intensified as buildings reopen for the new term. But what impact will this have on the heating system? Andy Green, Technical Director at Baxi Heating, discusses

There is only one way to decarbonise heat and we must realise that now
Electrification is the only realistic way to decarbonise heat at the moment, says Barny Evans of WSP

Richard Alger, MD of Fermod, Dies aged 78
It is with great sadness and regret that Fermod Ltd have to advise of the passing of their Managing Director, Richard Alger, after two years of poor health, having worked for Fermod for the last 47 years.

The use of UV in addressing workplace transmission
Workers returning to their places of work will rightly expect those buildings to be as safe from SARS-CoV-2 as reasonably possible, says Bill Anderson of Puravent.

The importance of good HVAC hygiene
In order for the UK to get back to work, school and spending money, people need to be confident that the buildings they’re entering are as safe as they can be. With more evidence emerging that COVID-19 spreads in the air, we must ensure airborne pathogens are removed from our indoor environments.

More refrigerant bans possible, says government
The government could tighten up the rules that restrict the use of global warming refrigerant gases including speeding up phase-out programmes and introducing new bans, according to a spokesman from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
Baxi research suggests schools strongly support heat decarbonisation
A survey conducted by Baxi of 200 state school estates managers, consultant engineers and M&E contractors has found that while enthusiasm for Net Zero and support for low carbon heating systems in schools is thriving, persistent barriers remain.