WHAT'S NEW ON THE SITE
Recent additions to the site are flagged up below.
Regular items include Press Releases and Minutes from FETA meetings
| 29 July 2010 | The RVA has produced a new publication MVHR systems in homes – post-installation performance perception and reality. This paper summarises the combined experiences of members on how systems perform post-installation and compares the maintenance of such systems with conventional ventilation systems for consideration alongside other opinions on these matters. Free download on RVA website. |
| 23 July 2010 | DECC formally launched an innovative collaborative consultation exercise on 12th July, to help inform the development of a new strategy for microgeneration. Links to the consultation in the members area (requires password). |
| 23 July 2010 | "Certiflash" enables an easy & quick access to up-to-date certified products performances. There is a link in the Useful Links section under TRADE ASSOCIATIONS - Europe & Internationalional. |
| 12 July 2010 | Refrigeration road map - An action plan for the retail sector (CTG021). Details and link to download on BRA home page. |
| 22 June 2010 | Renewable Energy, HVACR 14th Conference. 21st January 2011 at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. Details on members' events page (requires member password). |
| 1 June 2010 | Humidity publications available for download on the Humidity Group page. |
| 24 May 2010 | FETA Quarterly Technical Report (requires member password) |
| 14 May 2010 | DW145 - Fire Damper Selection Chart. Following the publication in May 2010 of the HVCA's revised DW145 Ductwork specification, ADCAS has produced a simple selection chart. It is intended to help uses make the correct choice of fire damper. Click for more details and free download. |
| 7 May 2010 | The BRA has published the 10th part of the BRA-IOR Guide to Good Commercial Refrigeration Practice. Part 10 is on Leak Prevention and is available for free download to members and chargeablke to non-members. Details on BRA publications page. |
| 7 May 2010 | Following a very successful FETA annual lunch on 29 April, preliminary details of the date and booking details for 2011 are now available on the Events page |
| 4 May 2010 | Publication of Approved Documents L (energy), F(ventilation) and J(combustion) and three new compliance guides. All available to download in the members area. |
| 28 April 2010 | Proposals for amending Part L and Part F. The latest position is that the amending regulations, the impact assessment, a number of research reports, the summary of consultation responses and SAP2009 have already been published. Further details |
| 16 April 2010 | Refrigeration industry strategy meeting on 1 July in London. A transition to alternative refrigerants is underway. The pace of such change will quicken and there is a danger that the supply chain (from training provider, through manufacturer, to contractor) will be unable to support the slightly divergent routes being taken by individual supermarkets. BRA members are encouraged to attend. Details on events page (requires member password) |
| 23 Mar 2010 | The Dept of Energy and Climate Change has announced that SAP 2009 document is now available in electronic format and can be downloaded as a PDF. Link in members area (requires member password) |
| 16 Mar 2010 | Domestic cold appliances Government Standard Briefing Notes (GSBN) now available (requires member password) |
| 3 Mar 2010 | FETA Quarterly Technical Report (requires member password) |
| 12 Feb 2010 | Organised by RAC Journal and sponsored by RetailWeek, RAC’s first ever Retail Question Time - an audience with the UK’s most influential Supermarkets! 25 February at the Barbican Centre in London. |
| 28 Jan 2010 | New Code of Best Practice from the Humidity Group on Commissioning and Planned Maintenance. This guide provides information and advice on good practice in the commissioning and maintaining of a wide range of different types of humidifier. It is intended for anyone who has an interest in running humidifiers efficiently, effectively and safely, such as maintenance organisations, service personnel, facilities managers, end users and building services consultants. Download available on Humidity Group page |
| 17 Dec 2009 | The European Commission staff working document accompanying the European Community’s communication to the COP 15 held in Copenhagen in December 2009. This document provides an overview of the climate-change related activities which the European Community has undertaken. The document outlines each of the EU regulations and directives which aim at reducing greenhouse gas emissions; they are described one by one in the document. Available in members area (requires member password) |
| 15 Dec 2009 | Consultation on proposals for GB offences and penalties legislation in relation to EC Regulation 1005/2010 on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and proposed amendment to the Fluorinated greenhouse Gases Regulations 2009. Available in members area (requires member password) |
| 17 Nov 2009 | FETA Quarterly Technical Report (requires member password) |
| 17 Nov 2009 | In mid-October DEFRA announced that they were currently inviting comments on draft Environmental Permitting Guidance on Exempt Waste Operations. Click for details and links |
| 3 Nov 2009 | The Fan Coil Unit Group has updated its statements on Acoustic Design Principles, Airflow Commissioning, Entering Air Temperature and Specific Fan Power. Click for details |
| 3 Nov 2009 | The Fan Coil Unit Group has produced a new good practice guide to acoustics for fan coils. Containing case studies and worked examples of installations it gives advice on system components, the effect they can have, and the associated pitfalls that can occur, especially in relation to small scale projects. Click for details |
| 19 Oct 2009 | Independemt consultants who can offer advice. More information on FETA Consultants page. |
| 13 Oct 2009 | Careers in Cooling. Help and advice from the IoR on a career in refrigeration. More information on FETA links page. |
| 28 Sept 2009 | New - BRA-IoR Guide to Good comm ref practice - Part 2 - System Design and Component Selection (free download to members; chargeable to non-members). Link on BRA publications page. |
| 23 Sept 2009 | Controlling the climate in and around cold stores is very complex because of the large temperature difference between inside and outside the cold store. Within the food sector quality control and precise temperature regulation is critical. The new HEVAC Cold Store Air Curtain Guide covers benefits of air curtains, design factors, applications, case studies and controls. |
| 7 Sept 2009 | Proposals for amending the Approved Document J of the Building Regulations - Consultation published 3 September 2009; Closing date 26 November 2009 - details in members area. Available in members area (requires member password) |
| 25 Aug 2009 | FETA Quarterly Technical Report (requires member password) |
| 20 Aug 2009 | PRO-CLIMATE 2009: International Congress of Climate Protection in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Technology. Details on Events page. |
| 4 Aug 2009 | On 20 July 2009, applications opened for The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2010 – the UK’s highest honour for business success, and widely seen as the equivalent of a company knighthood. Details on how members can apply for an award are in the members area (requires member password). |
| 31 July 2009 | DCLG has published a consultation on the re-cast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). Available in members area (requires member password). |
| 21 July 2009 | DEFRA has published a consultation on a proposed Strategy for Hazardous Waste Management in England. Available in members area (requires member password). |
| 19 June 2009 | On 18 June 09 the Government published a consultation document containing proposals on changes to Parts L and F of the Building Regulations and to invite responses. Available in members area (requires member password) |
| 14 June 2009 | Consultation on Implementation of the Market Surveillance and Enforcement Requirements of the EuP and Energy Labeling Framework Directives. Available in members area (requires member password) |
| 5 June 2009 | Confirmation on UK company F Gas certification waited - more on FETA Hot Topics page |
| 5 June 2009 | New document "THE IMPORTANCE OF HUMIDIFICATION - MAY 09" on Humidity Group website |
| 1 June 2009 | BCIA - Latest newsletter available from BCIA website |
| 1 June 2009 | ADCAS "hot-topics" - NEW information and links |
| 13 May 2009 | European Parliament resolution of 23 April 2009 on the proposal for recast of EPBD - text of resolution |
| 12 May 2009 | SAP - a consultation is being undertaken on proposed changes to make a revised version of the methodology (SAP 2009), which is anticipated to come into operation in 2010. Available in members area (requires member password) |
| 11 May 2009 | FETA Quarterly Technical Report (requires member password) |
| 11 May 2009 | Enhanced Capital Allowances Scheme: 2009 Criteria Review - chance to see and comment on the reviews in the members area. (requires member password) |
| 6 May 2009 | Updated list of independent laboratories used by EUROVENT Certification for their certification programmes. More ......... |
| 31Mar 2009 | FETA operates an affinity scheme with Cocoon Vehicle Contracts that can help members obtain leased vehicles (including vans / commercial vehicles) whilst saving money. Full details in members area. (requires member password) |
| 27Mar 2009 | New FETA Business plan (2009-2014) and Strategic plan for FETA (2009). Available in members area (requires member password) |
| 25 Mar 2009 | Sustainable buildings need integrated teams - new report (requires member password) |
| 24 Mar 2009 | EU "Duty Suspension" scheme - new fom BERR March 2009 (requires member password) |
| 5 Mar 2009 | FETA Quarterly Technical Report (requires member password) |
| 5 Mar 2009 | A dedicated e-mail financial helpline for ADCAS members. Click for more details |
| 2 Mar 2009 | Calendar of all FETA meetings in 2009 recently revised - in members area (requires password). |
| 23 Feb 2009 | Information on the 2009 FETA lunch - guest speaker will be Stuart Francis (an internationally acclaimed stand-up comedian, accomplished actor and writer). Information on the speaker and how to book places are available via this link |
| 3 Feb 2009 | A CIBSE/HEVAC Humidity Group seminar on Wednesday 11 March to support the launch of the new humidification knowledge series |
| 3 Feb 2009 | The Fan Manufacturers Association (FMA) has worked with the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) to revise guidance that provides information to employers and employees in ways to reduce the impact of contaminants. This is part of an HSE project to reduce work related illness by 20%. Details on FMA Hot Topics page |
| 26 Jan 2009 | Details of three new affinity schemes in the members area details In members area (requires password). |
| 16 Jan 2009 | FETA operates an affinity scheme with Cocoon Vehicle Contracts that can help members obtain leased vehicles whilst saving money. For all types of vehicle leasing visit the details In members area (requires password). |
| 15 Jan 2009 | Business Link Event - Free briefing and networking morning 29th January; Slough. Details In members area (requires password). |
| 15 Jan 2009 | The Building Regulations and guidance given in Approved Document J is currently under review. The consultation website gives you the opportunity to comment and leave feedback before the new regulations are in place. Details In members area (requires password). |
| 7 Jan 2009 | Rapid Innovative Problem Solving Workshop run by the I Mech E on 29 Jan or 3 Feb. Details In members area (requires password). |
| 18 Dec 2008 | Definition of Zero Carbon Homes and Non-Domestic Buildings: Consultation - On 18 December 2008 the DCLG launched the consultation on the definition of zero carbon homes and non-domestic buildings In members area (requires password). |
| 18 Dec 2008 | Calendar of all FETA meetings in 2009 in members area (requires password). |
| 17 Dec 2008 | The new FETA Magazine, packed with articles and information, is available for download. It was also a supplement to the December edition of Heating & Ventilating Review and will be a supplement in ACR News January 2009. |
| 8 Dec 2008 | The EIC Environmental Investment Network - A unique collaboration between Clarkslegal LLP and The Environmental Industries Commission, The EIC Environmental Investment Network facilitates investment in environmental technologies and services, in particular for SMEs and start ups seeking early stage funding. More information ............ (requires member password). |
| 28 Nov 2008 | Part L review documents from October to end November in members area (requires member password). |
| Regularly | Press reseases |
| Regularly | Minutes from FETA committee meetings (requires member password) |
| 28 Nov 2008 | New information on consultants able to provide assistance in the field of marketing research, managing change and interim management. Experienced in the building services and ACR industries as well as working within health and safety and vocational rehabilitation .... click for more info |
| 24 Nov 2008 | Managing Cash flow Guides - A series of guides designed to help businesses manage cash flow during these difficult economic times have just been published by the Institute of Credit Management in partnership with BERR and supported by the CBI. The guides are designed to provide straightforward and speedy advice and there is a link from the members area (password protected). |
| 24 Nov 2008 | News bulletin for November (requires member password) |
| 21 Nov 2008 | Recast - EPBD and Energy labelling - Guidance note from EPEE - Nov 2008. (requires member password) |
| 20 Nov 2008 | FETA Quarterly Technical Report (requires member password) |
| 17 Nov 2008 | Information on the 2009 FETA lunch - guest speaker will be BBC's Garry Richardson. Information on the speaker and how to book places are available via this link |
| 23 Oct 2008 | The HEVAC Guide to Filtration - A Training Manual - free download. This manual has been prepared especially for use by heating, ventilation and air conditioning engineers and specifiers as a valuable source of reference. It contains in-depth information on aspects of air filtration |
| 16 Oct 2008 | Downloads on the Noise & Vibration Control Group's website. Click the picture on the NAVCOG page to take you to the NAVCOG website. From there click the "Downloads" menu. |
| 16 Oct 2008 | Part L review documents from August to 6 October in members area (requires member password). |
16 Oct 2008 |
einsidetrack - is the e-newsletter and website dedicated to early delivery of critical business information to the building services sector. FETA members will receive einsidetrack on special terms - click here for more details. |
10 Oct 2008 |
Three new BRA/IoR Guides to Good Commercial Refrigeration Practice - Part 4 System Installation; Part 5 Commissioning; Part 9 Training |
2 Oct 2008 |
ATEX Directive guidance from the FMA - see Hot Topics page |
| 29 Sept 2008 | ADCAS and the Ductwork Group of the HVCA have finalised an agreement designed to facilitate future collaboration and to promote excellence across the sector. Story and picture. |
| 25 Sept 2008 | News bulletin (requires member password) |
| 25 Sep 2008 | BCIA Newsletter for Autumn 2008 |
| 5 Sep 2008 | Directory of standards for the HVACR sector in Download area of members area (requires member password). |
| 2 Sep 2008 | Part L review documents from 25 July to 2 September in members area (requires member password). |
| 20 Aug 2008 | FETA Quarterly Technical Report (requires member password) |
| 6 Aug 2008 | DEFRA F-Gas consultation plus an initial draft of a FETA reply to the consultation, which members may wish to adapt as a company response |
| 30 July 2008 | New BRA and HEVAC Presidents and Vice-Presidents and changes to the FETA Board |
| 24 July 2008 | Part L review documents from 9 to 24 July in members area (requires member password). |
| 23 July 2008 | Link to the 2008 Enhanced Capital Allowance criteria on the BRA pages. |
| 23 July 2008 | New FETA publications list available. |
| 23 July 2008 | The EPEE secretariat informs us that all the materials presented during the International Technical Meeting on HCFC Phase-out, sponsored by the European Commission and held in Montreal on 5-6 April 2008, are now available. Link in members area under Ozone section. |
| 23 July 2008 | The EPEE Secretariat advised of a version of the Guidance document on the F-gas Regulation from DG Entreprise, dated from February 2008. Link in members area under F-Gas section. |
| 23 July 2008 | BERR has published new Government Guidance Notes (dated July 2008) for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Regulations. Link in members area under RoHS |
| 16 July 2008 | The new DCLG guide to air-conditioning inspections for buildings - link from HEVAC pages |
| 15 July 2008 | News bulletin (requires member password) |
| 14 July 2008 | Consultation on proposed Regulations - further implementation measures - fluorinated greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances. Link to consultation docs in members area |
| 10 July 2008 | The online version of the BFCMA ADJ guidance document (updated in March 2008) |
| 8 July 2008 | Part L review documents in members area (requires member password) |
| 7 July 2008 | Changes to EN 378 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps — Safety and environmental requirements. Link to the new IoR Guidance note on BRA "Hot Topics" |
| Regularly | Press reseases |
| Regularly | Minutes from FETA committee meetings (requires member password) |
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