2024 November

The concept: no fossil fuels…  the reality: Tinnai, Toyota, BMW and the hydrogen cartridge breakthrough

Rinnai’s Tony Gittings looks at developments in the Applied Products global arena with the sector set to grow by almost 7% Compound Annual Growth Rate. He looks at the impact of these developments on the wider HVAC commercial marketplace for all those in the supply chain

Rinnai has installed 4 x Sensei N1600i continuous flow water heaters with BMS integration at the television studio complex of an internationally renowned soap opera. The continuous flow Hydrogen Blend 20% certified water heaters will provide efficient hot water to washrooms, showers, dressing rooms and kitchens.

Chris Walley, Heating Product Manager at Zehnder Group UK, states the case for the role of radiant ceiling panels in modern building projects.

With sustainability gaining increasing significance thanks to the government’s 2050 Net Zero target, utilising technology and expertise to improve building quality, safety and energy efficiency is now paramount. As one of just 24 accredited Wiredscore and Smartscore professionals in the UK, Whitecode Consulting’s William Auloni reveals how these two certifications can help property owners and developers build smart buildings that meet high standards of sustainability and drive cost efficiency.

UK ventilation manufacturers Nuaire and Domus Ventilation will be exhibiting together once again at London Build (20th-21st November at Olympia London) on stand C52.

The recent cuts to pensioners’ winter fuel allowance and the 10% increase in the energy price cap highlight the urgent need to retrofit the UK’s existing housing stock. While the government is committed to improving energy efficiency in homes, the task is monumental, with over four million properties within the social housing sector alone. Lisa Cairns, Business Development & Improvement Manager at IRT Surveys, discusses how data and technology improve retrofit decision-making for housing providers and construction professionals.

Durgan Cooper, CEO at Juberi, discusses the imperative of cybersecurity in the era of intelligent infrastructure.

Kas Mohammed, VP Digital Energy, UK&I at Schneider Electric, examines the smart technologies that are changing the HVAC sector.

The groundbreaking Toshiba Universal Smart X (USX) Series Edge high-capacity modular air source heat pump is now available. Engineered for exceptional efficiency, flexibility and sustainability, the USX is poised to deliver new innovations to the commercial and industrial HVAC landscape.

EnviroVent has revealed an exciting new decentralised mechanical extract ventilation (dMEV).

Hamworthy Heating has
announced the arrival of its
latest ASK campaign, designed
to provide customers with the
right technical advice, help to
specify the right solution for
the building’s needs and expert
knowledge to suit a wide range of
heating, hot water and low carbon projects.

Polypipe Building Services
has secured an order for more than 4,000 prefabricated drainage stacks to help transform an historic London site which is being redeveloped by Telford Homes.

Zumtobel has provided lighting solutions at Tottenham Hotspur’s Training Centre in Enfield, North London.

A leading bar operator is using innovative heat recovery technology from wholesale group Beijer Ref to reduce energy costs and achieve ambitious sustainability targets.

Pure Thermal has provided the latest ultra-low noise hydrocarbon heat pump to Greenpeace UK to provide a low carbon retrofit heating solution at its London headquarters.

The University of Edinburgh’s Usher Building at Edinburgh BioQuarter’s health innovation district provided TRILUX with the perfect opportunity to showcase its innovative lighting and control solutions.

As part of works to install new safety railings to the famed Whispering Gallery at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, CBG Light Perceptions was appointed to devise a new lighting scheme to align with the new design.

Clarke Controls is helping Wickes achieve its sustainability goals and cut energy bills by providing cutting-edge heating controls at over 200 sites across the country.

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions is the preferred manufacturer of air source heat pumps for family-run installation company Concept Heating Systems. 

Maintenance costs are set to rise 16% by 2Q 2029, according to the latest forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) All-in Maintenance Cost Indices.

The Commissioning Specialists Association (CSA) returned to London on the evening of Thursday 10th October for the staging of its 9th Annual Awards Ceremony. With nine awards categories in this year’s programme, the entry process again produced some exceptional entries from right across the commissioning arena.

ISG’s recent collapse has sent shockwaves through the UK construction sector, placing many projects in peril and putting a number of subcontractors in a precarious position.

Baxi has published its 2024 Installer Skills Survey, revealing that attitudes of heating engineers towards low carbon heating are hard to shift, contributing to the slow growth in UK heat pump adoption.

Students, teachers and careers advisers from local schools and colleges visited Armstrong Fluid Technology on 26th September as part of National Manufacturing Day 2024.

NG Bailey has become one of the first construction and engineering companies in the UK to have its long-term target to achieve Net Zero emissions
by 2045 approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI).

Engineering services alliance Actuate UK has warmly welcomed the new secondary legislation which will require reporting of cash retentions held by the large construction companies under the Reporting Regulations. 

An Aermec chiller is delivering energy saving benefits to Avondale Foods as part of the company’s strategy to boost efficiencies and cope with any future growth.

Keyfix’s non-combustible cavity
tray system has been supplied and installed throughout Weston Homes’ Abbey Quay development in Barking.

Bright Source has supported the NAPIT offices in Mansfield to improve its lighting scheme, making the environment more comfortable for office staff while maximising on a sustainable solution.

Lucent Lighting has revitalised a new clothing store in London. Chic American clothing brand Veronica Beard opened its second retail store in the UK, in the sought-after Sloane Square in Chelsea, London. 

High value infrastructure projects offer more to local communities than ever before. Gone are the days of residential development delivery only consisting
of housing stock and we are now seeing the need for community facilities increasing. Ensuring the delivery of these elements is of optimal importance, and with constrained budgets and inconsistent spending that development phases can bring, developers need to utilise cashflow experts to ensure success. Tom Mascari, Executive Director at construction consultancy Bentley, discusses.

Charlie Mowbray, Senior Product Manager at Ideal Heating – Commercial, explains the advantages of using commercial condensing pressure jet boilers for heating large loads, as well as the important things to consider to ensure their effective installation and operation.

Tony Anderson, Chief Technical Officer at the Commissioning Specialists Association, addresses some important issues surrounding ductwork leakage testing.

Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, highlights a serious knowledge gap amongst professionals responsible for the implementation of sprinkler systems.

Andy Green, Head of Technical Solutions at Baxi, discusses the options for reducing the carbon intensity of domestic hot water generation in older hotel buildings and the importance of preparing for Net Zero.

Graham Watt, Commissioning Operations Manager responsible for Validation at Banyards, highlights the role of building services validation in the built environment.