UK News
7th February 2017
Aldi now fifth largest UK supermarket
UK: German discount supermarket Aldi has overtaken the Co-op to become Britain’s fifth largest supermarket, figures released today reveal. The latest grocery market share figures…
7th February 2017
Building reg updates online
UK: Certification body BESCA will be delivering Building Regulation updates online via their new e-learning course, aimed at those operating within the mechanical sector. Part…
6th February 2017
Pearson wins ASHRAE project award
[caption id="attachment_33741" align="aligncenter" width="627"] Andy Pearson (right) with Jon Ivar Bakk, CEO of energy supplier Drammen Fjernvarme AS (centre), and Zahid Ayub of heat exchanger…
3rd February 2017
Trailblazer critics miss the “big picture”
UK: The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has voiced support for the new government apprenticeship scheme, claiming critics are missing the “big picture”. The Institute…
2nd February 2017
J S Wright in management buyout
[caption id="attachment_33661" align="aligncenter" width="627"] The new management team (l to r): Marcus Aniol, Martin Roberts, Andrew Smith, Phil Leech and Paul Featherston[/caption] UK: It has…
29th January 2017
Don’t neglect risk assessments – Refcom
UK: Refcom has warned air conditioning and refrigeration companies not to neglect risk assessments and method statements following a number of recent incidents. In a…
28th January 2017
More chillers for All Seasons
UK: All Seasons Hire has continued the expansion of its chiller fleet with the delivery of 18 new chillers to its London depot. The arrival…
27th January 2017
Tesco’s Booker deal creates food giant
UK: Tesco’s £3.7bn purchase of the Booker Group, owner of Budgens and Londis, has created the UK's leading food business. The Booker Group plc is…
27th January 2017
Jane Gartshore wins special award
[caption id="attachment_23321" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Jane Gartshore was recognised for furthering the role of women in refrigeration[/caption] UK: Jane Gartshore of Cool Concerns, the refrigeration and…
24th January 2017
Evans is DencoHappel UK md
UK: Yan Evans, vice president of Fläkt Woods UK since 2014, has been appointed managing director of DencoHappel UK. Acquired by investment group Triton last…
22nd January 2017
Overheated houses a growing problem
UK: Modern UK building standards are said to be leading to an increased incidence of problems of overheating in buildings without air conditioning. According to…
22nd January 2017
John Sergeant headlines FETA lunch
UK: Journalist and broadcaster John Sergeant will be the guest speaker at this year’s FETA lunch at London’s The Brewery. Now a freelance broadcaster and…
21st January 2017
ASHRAE section planned in Scotland
UK: Building on the recent success of the formation of groups in Ireland and the Midlands, ASHRAE members north of the border are now looking…
20th January 2017
Industry groups agree single BIM process
UK: Three leading construction industry bodies have moved to clear up growing confusion over the process of standardising product information for use in BIM. The…
20th January 2017
JD Cooling takes on more apprentices
[caption id="attachment_33324" align="aligncenter" width="627"] JD Cooling's new apprentice intake (l to r): Dexter-Jae Facey, Bradley Speed and Daniel Speed[/caption] UK: Refrigeration and air conditioning contractor…
18th January 2017
Industry show promises fresh initiatives
UK: The organiser of the HVAC & Refrigeration Show is looking to attract more larger stands to the event when it moves to London in…
18th January 2017
Seminar focus on chilled water designs
UK: Designing chilled water systems will be the focus of Daikin UK’s next series of Future Thinking seminars. Ten venues have been selected across…
18th January 2017
BESA challenges CITB levy proposals
UK: With the CITB proposing to reduce its training levy, contractors’ group BESA has challenged the need for a levy and demanded to know what…
17th January 2017
Saunders is Sure Chill CEO
UK: Nigel Saunders has been appointed CEO of The Sure Chill Company, after working for the Cardiff based technology firm in a senior role for…
17th January 2017
Major survey seeks input from apprentices
UK: Engineering apprentices are being encouraged to take part in a survey to help improve the image and perception of technical and vocational education. The…
15th January 2017
Groups agree on maintenance schedules
UK: The Catering Equipment Suppliers’ Association (CESA) and the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) have produced an industry recognised set of maintenance schedules. This first…