Focus on the dangers of the climate emergency with BSRIA
The 2019 BRSIA Briefing focused on climate change as speakers warned of the dangers rising global temperatures pose. BSRIA CEO, Julia Evans OBE, summarised the challenges that lie ahead: “We don’t know everything, but we know that we’re in trouble.”
Heating and cooling set to converge in future
Experts in the heating and cooling sectors have predicted a convergence of heating and cooling technologies with the drive to greater use of clean electricity.
ECA says the risk of major fire remains high
The ECA has warned that the risk of major fire remains despite the publication of the Hackitt Report and Raising the Bar publication.
Call for construction regulatory body: Office of Construction
Rudi Klein, chief executive of the Specialist Engineering Contractors’ Group highlighted the potential benefits of a regulatory body for the construction sector.
Industry must drive the revolution not be a victim of it
The 2019 BESA National Conference called on the building services sector to make changes in its practices before they are imposed by government.
As the election draws closer MBS has looked through the party manifestos for our area from the Conservatives, Labour party, Liberal Democrats and the Green Party of England and Wales.
Fujitsu General Air Conditioning becomes GENERAL HVAC Solutions UK
Fujitsu General Air Conditioning (UK) has become GENERAL HVAC Solutions UK from 1st January 2026, strengthening its long-term position within the global Paloma Rheem Holdings (PRH) group.
Market performance indicates encouraging signs for future of BEMS sector
Highlighting an increased desire from property developers, architects and designers to decarbonise the UK’s building stock through the specification and implementation of building controls and automation, the building energy management systems (BEMS) market showed steady progress in Q3 – rising 2.6% compared to the previous quarter.



