Which? is calling on the government to provide more support for greener home heating and cars, as new research shows cost and other barriers are putting people off making the switch.

A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge has revealed that at least 70% of people in the construction industry report feeling stressed at work, and this not only has a negative impact on job performance but also personal life. The findings highlight the urgent need for effective strategies to combat workplace stress.

A new survey of heat pump installers has identified the main pain points surrounding the industry, focusing on customer misconceptions and issues with system design and specification. 

Construction has been named the second most dangerous occupation globally, following the publication of the latest Lloyd’s Register Foundation World Risk Poll report.

The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) returned to Coventry on Thursday 21st November for its 7th Annual Awards Ceremony. This year’s event saw a record number of entries across eight categories, showcasing outstanding contributions from the electro-mechanical industry.

The ninth annual Build2Perform Live, hosted by CIBSE on 13th-14th November 2024 at ExCel London, attracted an impressive turnout, solidifying its status as the go-to gathering for professionals, thought leaders and innovators in the sector.

With 2025 approaching and just a quarter-century remaining for the UK to achieve its Net Zero goals, Carrier HVAC Service is urging building owners and operators to consider the significant environmental and financial benefits of upgrading, modernising, and retrofitting their HVAC systems.

For the fourth year running, Baxi is partnering with Primary Engineer to bring STEM into classrooms in the Preston area and inspire a new generation of engineers.

THE Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has appointed a new Vice-President and three new additions to its Management Committee.

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. 

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).

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Johnson Controls has announced the expansion of production capacity at its plant in Izmir, Turkey. 

Continuing its expansion and growth strategy, Elta has invested in two new machines to streamline and improve its manufacturing capabilities. This comes on the back of the air movement specialist’s 50th anniversary.

Green Point UK, BITZER UK’s compressor remanufacturing and services arm, has introduced a specialist support service for refrigeration contractors responsible for maintaining cooling systems based on screw compressors.

The NIBE Akademi in Chesterfield, the heat pump manufacturer’s dedicated UK training facility, recently received a visit from the Department of Energy Security & Net Zero and Midlands Net Zero.

Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has formed a new partnership with PACAIR for its full range of applied products.

The recently published Phase 2 Report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry made clear that a series of systematic failures led to the tragedy and that all deaths were avoidable.

The Lighting Industry Association (The LIA)’s latest initiative is a range of behavioural development courses designed to support the next generation of transformational leaders in the lighting sector.

Insulating hundreds of miles of pipework in commercial and industrial buildings would give an immediate boost to the UK’s Net Zero ambitions and dramatically cut running costs, according to two leading engineering bodies.

Now is the time to register for Smart Buildings Show 2024 which has announced an impressive conference programme featuring industry leading speakers who will tackle all of today’s big issues head on.

Click Scolmore was the preferred supplier of electrical accessories for a prestigious single-phase build to rent development in London.

BREng has completed a high efficiency HVAC system based on heat pumps, natural ventilation and solar PV for a new state-of-the-art sustainable garden centre in Tingley, near Leeds.

Light Forms has illuminated the delicious rings of Krispy Kreme’s new flagship store on the iconic Oxford Street, London. As the go-to lighting supplier for the global doughnut brand for the last three years, Light Forms has continued to transform and enrich these renowned retail spaces through its made-to-measure, high performance lighting solutions.

Lucent Lighting has completed a project at the Ritz-Carlton Amman in Jordan. The brand new hotel sets the standard in elegance as a unique Middle Eastern destination for leisure and business guests. Home to over 200 guest rooms, a spa, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and a wide range of dining venues, the Ritz-Carlton Amman Hotel offers guests unrivalled luxury.

Zumtobel has provided a fresh lighting solution for Capital One at its European headquarters at Trent House, Nottingham.

Engineering services alliance Actuate UK has warmly welcomed the landmark report ‘At a Crossroads: Pathways to a Net Zero Future’ published by the Mission Zero Coalition. The report throws a spotlight on clean energy and power generation. The engineering services industry, as part of the supply chain, is key to delivering this aspect of the UK’s Net Zero ambitions.

Elta Group has announced the acquisition of Air Movement Supplies (AMS) in Ireland.

CIBSE has launched a new initiative titled ‘Building Performance Reimagined’, a visionary project aimed at transforming the landscape of building engineering and sustainability.

Siderise has announced its Innovation Centre has achieved UKAS ISO 17025 accreditation, validating that it operates with the highest technical competency and generates reliable results.

New research has revealed that 20% of building service engineers are unfamiliar with the UK Building Regulations’ Approved Document O, which addresses overheating in buildings – and almost half (46%) claim to understand the theory behind it but are unsure how to put it into practice.

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) Scotland has presented a cheque for £362 to the cancer charity Maggie’s.

Baxi has announced a record sponsorship deal with EFL Championship newcomers Oxford United Football Club, which will see the company become the men’s and women’s teams’ principal partner from the start of the 2024/25 season.

The J & E Hall CellarPlus cooling system has been chosen by refrigeration and air conditioning contractor PAR Services to ensure cold beer on-tap for the thousands of visitors at Doncaster Rovers Football Club.

TRILUX has delivered a premium grade Cat A lighting fit-out in the bustling heart of London's South Bank.

Schneider Electric has announced its smart energy management solutions feature in the London headquarters of design, engineering and consulting group Sidara.

Lochinvar has provided a complete heating and hot water system powered by four air source heat pumps for a new luxury 72-bedroom care home set in rolling Yorkshire countryside.

TRILUX has been selected by Just GYM, a prominent Polish fitness club chain, for its unique state-of-the-art lighting. This partnership ensures optimal training conditions, energy efficiency and a cohesive modern design, enhancing the overall ambience and functionality of the fitness clubs.

Sophisticated temperature control using Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK technology is delivering the best possible growing conditions for a vertical farming enterprise in Northamptonshire.

Breathing Buildings has supplied ventilation to ECO MEP’s carbon negative headquarters in Ashford, Kent.

A new tool which measures and reports on whole life costs and whole life carbon emissions at the same time has been launched by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).

Group Horizon, a specialist training provider, has announced the launch of the BEMS Controls Engineer Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA), which will enable experienced professionals in the building controls sector to obtain an ECS Gold card upon completion.

Schneider Electric has announced that Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has been recognised as a European winner in its annual Sustainability Impact Awards.

Johnson Controls has announced the creation of a dedicated Global Data Centre Solutions organisation, focused specifically on operationalising Johnson Controls’ global scale to provide integrated solutions to data centre customers around the world in support of the company’s business segments. 

Panasonic has announced a new partnership with three of Scotland’s leading colleges to upskill the next generation of heating and plumbing installers with relevant heat pump training. This initiative aims to help decarbonise heating and future-proof homes across Scotland.

Polypipe Building Services has launched a new CPD (Continuous Professional Development) presentation entitled ‘Sustainable Design Methodology’. The presentation provides specifiers, engineers and contractors with best practice advice on the role prefabricated drainage and water supply systems can play in delivering a sustainable built environment.