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Actuate UK asks for UKCA Mark transition for construction products to be extended
Actuate UK has issued a warning about serious consequences for businesses, public and commercial projects as well as domestic customers in only six months if a major issue regarding product…
Mike Nankivell awarded OBE for services to the UK Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry
The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) is delighted to announce that Mike Nankivell has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services to the UK…
BCIA Introduction to Building Controls and HVAC
With efficient building management taking on increasing importance in a post-COVID world, as well as the UK’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is…
IOR promotes Cool Careers during World Refrigeration Week
The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR)’s Cool Careers Event will take place on 24 June to mark World Refrigeration Day with a celebration of careers, skills and education initiatives in the…
Chris Yates announced as new FETA CEO
The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) is delighted to announce that the new FETA Chief Executive will be Chris Yates. This decision follows a rigorous and thorough selection process…
IOR Education Guidance notes creating a careers roadmap for the RACHP sector
This week the IOR has published a new Guidance note for the occupations of Design and Applications Engineer as part of its series of roadmaps setting out the skills, knowledge…
Growing importance of efficient building management promises for rewarding career
A diverse, stimulating and profitable career is the potential reward for anybody looking to pursue one of the many professions available in the Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) industry, according…
BCIA releases new Technical Guide: Selection of Control Valves
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has released a new Technical Guide to add to its portfolio of online Guides available to download. The new guide, entitled “Selection of Control…
BRA announces latest guide on Jointing of Pipework for Refrigeration Systems
The British Refrigeration Association (BRA) has announced the release of an updated guide on the Jointing of Pipework for Refrigeration Systems. This latest issue is the sixth version of the…
BCIA releases new Technical Guide: Control Sensor Selection and Installation
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has released a new Technical Guide to add to its portfolio of online Guides available to download. The new Guide, entitled “Good Practice Guide…
Launch of BEMS Controls Engineer Apprenticeship heralds a bright future for the industry
National training provider Group Horizon Ltd, in partnership with the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced the launch of their delivery of the Level 4 Building Energy Management Systems…
BCIA Awards 2021 finalists announced
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is delighted to announce the finalists for the BCIA Awards 2021. Despite a difficult and unprecedented year the record has once again been broken…
FETA LUNCHEON - NEW DATE
FETA are pleased to announce that their Annual Luncheon - that had to be postponed in 2020 - will now be held on Friday 5th November 2021. Russell Beattie, FETA…
Programme announced for the IOR Annual Conference
The Institute of Refrigeration has just released the programme* for its Annual Conference taking place online on 21 and 22 April. The theme of the Conference is “The Journey to Net…
IOR releases the programme for its Annual Conference
The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) has just released the programme for its Annual Conference taking place online on 21 and 22 April 2021. Delegates to “The Journey to Net Zero…
George Lee appointed new Executive Officer of BCIA
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced that George Lee will be taking over the role of Executive Officer, following the retirement of Roger Borer who has been in…
FETA joins new engineering services alliance
The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) is now part of a newly formed industry alliance made up of eight leading professional bodies from the engineering services sector. Created as…
UK Heat Pump market set to almost double this year
The Heat Pump Association, which represents around 95% of the heat pump manufacturing market share, has surveyed its members to estimate the supply of heat pumps in 2021. This has revealed…
BCIA adds two new members to Management Committee
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is delighted to announce the addition of two new members to its Management Committee; Peter Beck, UK Sales Director at Sauter Automation, and Gavin…
HPA release report outlining steps to decarbonise the UK heating industry in the next decade
Today the Heat Pump Association released a ground-breaking report outlining the steps that the UK Government must take to shape future policy and decarbonise the heating industry. The report aims…
