2026 May

Zehnder Group UK has unveiled the Zehnder EVO – a Passivhaus-certified, ultra-slim mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) system designed to overcome installation challenges in confined and challenging spaces.

Daikin Applied (UK) has expanded its air handling unit portfolio with the launch of its new Vertical DX series, a floor-standing, plug-and-play solution designed to deliver energy efficient ventilation and precise climate control in large indoor environments.

Installing water supply systems into high-rise residential and commercial buildings can be a complex task. 

Ballyliffin Lodge’s dedication to preserving the area’s natural beauty, whilst transitioning to greener heating systems, brought together biomass boiler specialist CHP Mechanical Services and REHAU, who would provide bespoke underground pipework that could offer excellent thermal performance and protect aesthetics.

There’s a silent problem draining budgets, compromising occupant safety and undermining sustainability targets in modern buildings: refrigerant gas leaks. Shaun Evers, Managing Director of Stonegate Instruments, highlights how advanced gas detection technology can help.

Joe Brawn, Product and Marketing Director at Vent-Axia, discusses the Future Homes Standard and how it will help competency take centre stage.

Phillip Handley of Walraven discusses how sustainability can be considered when selecting M&E fixings and modular support systems, offering practical guidance for specifiers, contractors and designers.

Albion Valves (UK) has launched the EasyFlow and EasyFlow Pro, a new-to-the-market combination valve assembly designed for use in multi-occupancy buildings, available in two configurations.

The CIBSE Technical Symposium 2026, one of CIBSE’s flagship events, took place at Loughborough University on 26th–27th March, uniting top industry experts, academics, policymakers and practitioners to explore how the built environment can be reshaped to prioritise wellbeing, inclusivity and sustainable performance.

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced an important update to its UK Heat Interface Unit (HIU) Test Standard, further strengthening performance benchmarks and supporting the sector’s readiness for incoming heat network regulation.

Qvantum’s QE exhaust air heat pumps are delivering low carbon comfort for 76 new-build apartments at The Roundway in Tottenham, North London.

A £5.9 million project to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy resilience is underway at Ealing Hospital in west London.

Trilux has provided a lighting solution for a new OurCoop store in Desford. The new-build store was developed to provide a central shopping location for the Leicestershire village while reflecting the organisation’s ethical and community focused values. 

Notting Hill Genesis (NHG), one of London’s largest not-for-profit housing associations, is deploying a wireless KURVE solution across 18 of its residential heat network developments in a bid to not only reduce costs, but also to tackle energy debt, improve service to consumers and improve operational efficiency ready for impending regulations.

HYTING has commissioned its second customer installation, deploying two air-heating units delivering a combined heat output of 80kW at a production facility in Markkleeberg, in the German state of Saxony.

Darren Fereday, Area Sales Manager, Midlands, for IV Produkt, explains why reliable, third-party-verified EPD data is essential in a UK market where many ‘EPDs’ are inconsistent or self-declared.

Halesowen College has set a sustainability example for higher education institutions by installing smart lighting as part of its latest environmental initiative, making up to 85% energy savings compared to the previous system.

Mark Burrup, drug and alcohol testing expert at Dräger Safety UK, highlights the implications for workplace safety if personnel are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

The NHS has set itself one of the most ambitious decarbonisation targets of becoming the world’s first Net Zero national health service. Given that healthcare is one of the most energyintensive sectors globally, responsible for almost 5% of all greenhouse gas emissions, is this possible and can the path to decarbonisation sit alongside or even support increased service demand provision? 

The decarbonisation of heat in the UK’s non-domestic building stock remains one of the most technically complex and operationally sensitive challenges facing commercial heating engineers. 

A new report by Stonehaven has highlighted the role hybrid heat pumps could play in accelerating the UK’s heat transition, showing they could reduce system costs, ease pressure on electricity networks and offer a practical route to decarbonising where full electrification is not cost effective or practical.

The winners of the 2026 Pump Industry Awards were recently revealed at a Gala Dinner and Presentation Ceremony held on 19th March at The Hilton Hotel, St George’s Park, Burton upon Trent. 

Carrier Solutions UK recently welcomed customers from across the industry to a VIP event featuring guest appearances by Premier League legends at the home of England’s football, St George’s Park.

Scolmore Group is reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the Tamworth area with the continued development of Scolmore Connect – the company’s dedicated platform designed to bring people, organisations and community-focused initiatives together.

Not all fan suppliers are built the same. When projects are on the line, speed, consistency, and accountability matter just as much as the product itself. Axair’s stands up focus challenges the industry to expect more, setting a new benchmark for how fan supply should perform when it really counts. 

A fan selection is only ever as good as the engineering behind it. In this month’s editorial, Axair Technical Director Andrew Jones explains why early technical involvement is the difference between a project that runs smoothly and one that doesn’t.