2026 January

Heat pump technology has significant potential to meet the heating, cooling and hot water needs of occupants while achieving carbon reduction targets. Here, Matteo Dall’Ombra, Commercial Marketing Manager at Daikin, outlines the key considerations to ensure the correct system specification, taking into account refrigerant selection in line with the ongoing F Gas phase down.

Chris Goggin continues his review of the heating and hot water markets across the European landscape. This analysis of how commercial and domestic properties seek to provide heating and hot water can reveal the rate of introduction in terms low carbon energies. Insights into the impact of NetZero legislation can be made as can a preferred technology.

Rinnai’s N series range of continuous flow water heaters have been installed by Midlands-based Aquagas at the newly refurbished training ground of Coventry City FC.

2025 was an exceptionally challenging year that unfortunately saw several well established building engineering firms forced out of business. However, it wasn’t all bad news, according to Pete Curtis, President of BESA.

Dr Anastasia Mylona, Technical Director at CIBSE, looks at some of the key trends in the building services engineering sector in 2025 and beyond.

Laura Tatton, Consultant & AI Policy Specialist at ConsuLT, explains why manufacturers can’t afford to ignore AI policy.

Gary Lintott, CEO of ecosync, examines whether smart retrofits are the answer to the heating crisis.

A new plan to put the UK back on track with Net Zero targets is welcome, but regrettably overlooks immediate action on whole life carbon, according to the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).

Healthcare professionals need to be better informed about the lifesaving impact of ventilation in homes, according to a headline speaker during the fourth annual World Ventilation Day (WV8D).

Over three-quarters (77%) of global decision-makers agree that artificial intelligence (AI) will become increasingly important in construction and infrastructure over the next five years. Over half claim it outperforms other tools in reducing construction project uncertainty, but organisational adaptability and agility are what matter the most.

More than half (59%) of UK heating engineers are either already or likely to work with other companies to develop heat pump competencies, according to Baxi’s fourth annual Installer Skills Survey. 

The Commissioning Specialists Association (CSA) returned to London on the evening of 2nd October for the staging of its 10th Annual Awards Ceremony. 

The UK government has confirmed that the next phase of the Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) will set an 8% target for the proportion of heat pumps to fossil fuel boiler sales.

Lucent Lighting has completed a lighting upgrade for one of London’s leading steakhouses.

Radiators from Stelrad’s wide range of radiators have been selected to share heat around the new offices of leading brewing business Molson Coors at its headquarters in Burton-upon-Trent.

An East London Crown Court faced significant challenges with its outdated and inefficient air conditioning system that consisted of two large old chiller units.

Qvantum’s innovative QE Series exhaust air heat pumps are delivering significant savings for residents of an apartment building in north London.

Morris & Spottiswood recently completed a comprehensive refurbishment for Heathrow Airport’s Glasgow based office, delivering a high-specification workplace designed to support modern working practices while reflecting the organisation’s identity.

A major bathroom refurbishment at the Radisson RED London Heathrow has been completed with significant improvements in water efficiency, hygiene and user experience – supported by the specification of Cistermiser infrared sensor taps and urinal control solutions.

Munters has installed dehumidifiers in archive rooms at Belvoir Castle, Rutland, to protect the family’s historical records from deterioration and moisture damage. 

New legislation and a cohort of new-generation technologies have made heat networks a hot topic and a sound investment. In this article, Louise Manfredi, CEO of Leep Utilities, explains Ofgem’s regulations and the fifth-generation approaches driving this trend.

Commercial buildings are often in the spotlight as owners and operators face increasing pressures to reduce their carbon footprint as part of the nation’s journey towards Net Zero. It is important to be aware of the options available when a complete ‘ground up’ overhaul to a commercial building is difficult. David Myddleton-Jones, Sales Director for Commercial Systems at Vaillant, explores why a hybrid heat pump and boiler system could come into its own to help reach targets, and looks at where those with responsibility for the energy performance of a commercial building can turn for advice.

Nuaire’s Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) system – the Drimaster – has evolved once more!

Tewke is launching its first innovation to the electrical market. Introducing Tap, a premium smart light switch, designed to combine energy intelligence with style and simplicity.

Japanese networking manufacturer Allied Telesis International has added two new members to its award winning ruggedised switching range with the IE560 & IE360 families – ideal for use in buildings where customers either cannot or do not want to place switches in a controlled environment, such as a rack in a comms room.

ACV UK has expanded its CIBSE-approved CPD portfolio with the launch of a new module: ‘What You Need to Know – Commercial DHW Systems Now and for the Future’.

Every business, whether in manufacturing, construction or food production, faces unique challenges in maintaining efficiency, performance and the environment around them. Among these, the right compressor is crucial, not just for power and performance, but for the way it integrates into your day-to-day operations.

Condair has launched the Condair RO-E reverse osmosis water purifier, which has been specifically designed for use with humidifiers.

John Cooper, Operations & Technical Director at NG Bailey Facilities Services, presents a five-step guide to help facilities management professionals shift from reactive maintenance to proactive, data-driven asset management.

Viessmann Climate Solutions has supplied 19 heat pumps to FC Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena.

Terry Rose, HVAC Service Director at Integral UK, discusses the importance of foundational data in creating effective smart buildings and explains why, despite the excitement about new AI capabilities for integration, there is still a strong need to get the basics right first.

As a year marked by severe supply chain pressures draws to a close, and with few signs of relief as 2026 approaches, Thomas Marks, General Manager of the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades, argues that the electromechanical repair sector is more vital than ever.