UK News
Government withdraws 2023 gas boiler ban after “mix up”
UK: A government pledge to ban gas boilers from new homes by 2023 has been withdrawn from its website….
Select Committee to explore UK heat pump plans
UK: The Environmental Audit Committee is to explore the challenges presented by the UK’s government’s plan for heat pumps in a live…
Roger Smith joins REFCOM
UK: F-gas certification body REFCOM has appointed Roger Smith as its new certification assessor for the REFCOM, REFCOM Elite and REFCOM Elite…
BAM FM bags North Ayrshire contract
UK: Glasgow-based BAM FM has been awarded a three-year contract by North Ayrshire Council to maintain and repair heating, ventilation and air…
Wolseley sale could fetch £500m
UK/USA: While plumbing and heating group Ferguson seeks a buyer for its UK operations business, Wolseley, the company continues its acquisitions in the…
BESA backs new late pay rules
UK: The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed the latest government measure to tackle persistent late payment in construction supply chains….
Copper thief jailed
UK: A metal thief who caused thousands of pounds of damage after stripping copper pipes from industrial refrigerators has been jailed for…
New software can track any cylinder
UK: Beijer Ref’s FGASmanager refrigerant cylinder tracking system has been upgraded to enable customers to track any cylinder, regardless of its origin….
Wolseley offers extra support for Danfoss Cooling United
UK: Refrigeration and cooling wholesaler Wolseley Climate has launched a cashback incentive for purchasers of selected Danfoss cooling products….
Optimum acquired by Canadian FM firm BGIS
UK: Canadian FM company BGIS has completed the acquisition of UK building services firm Optimum Group Services….