Regulation
Regulation
Excellent news for the industry
It is (almost) excellent news that the latest changes to the building regulations are definitely coming into force this October.
Part L update deadline fast approaching
The HVAC industry faces significant changes in October as the latest revisions of the Approved Documents Part F (Means of Ventilation) and Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) come into force.
A chance to come together?
The impact of the new building regulations is already significant. It isn’t necessarily just the transition though; it’s the implementation of the legislation that matters - and this is already causing the industry a huge headache.
Why there is never a fire without smoke
The most significant change in fire safety legislation in England and Wales in recent decades is the introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (commonly referred to as the RRO), which came into force in October 2006.
Reduce carbon emissions with bio-liquid fuel
Out with the old and in with the new. The government wasted no time after the election making new policy statements, including the announcement of a new Energy Bill for 2010.
Early involvement is key to CDM’s effectiveness
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 were a revision of the 1994 regulations.
Looking to the future: is the industry ready?
Despite the challenges faced by the manufacturers of domestic heating and hot water appliances, Glow-worm’s Darren Finley believes the outlook is extremely positive.
Know your rights regarding safety in the workplace
Recent changes in the law have meant that it is getting easier to successfully prosecute for breaches of health and safety law.
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Beware dodgy overseas agents seeking bribes
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User behaviour key to buildings’ emissions
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Battle of the low-carbon tools
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AREA’s position on the F-Gas regulation
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Shared ducts pose challenges
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Data processing needs efficiency consideration
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Part 8 proceedings in adjudication
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Europe tightens rules on energy performance
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Initiatives offer hope on targets
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Managing gas safety in the public sector
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Fair payment is a basic human right
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How to prepare for the Part L Building Regulations
Fears grow over the future of RHI
Uncertainty over the future of the Renewable Heat Incentive has created a hiatus in the heating industry at a critical point, experts have warned.
Investigations widened into LPG poisoning deaths
Police and safety officers have widened their investigation following the suspected carbon monoxide poisoning deaths of two teenagers in Northern Ireland.
Installers urged to retrain as Part L deadline looms
Installers of SEDBUK Band B boilers are being urged to seek guidance in advance of October’s changes to Part L of the Building Regulations.
Orders follow legislation
Smoke control systems provider Airvent has attributed the RRO (Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005) for an upsurge in new contracts and contract renewals.
Mears disposes of Datacare in £1m deal
Social housing repair and maintenance contractor Mears has disposed of its Datacare business for £1 million to document handling business Mavinwood.
Offices
Whilst the flow of new office projects remains extremely weak, market conditions have moved off the low point reached in the first half of 2009, according to Glenigan.
Retail
A rebound from the current extremely depressed levels is anticipated during 2010, according to Glenigan, as development finance becomes more widely available and the major supermarket trends press on with their capital expenditure programmes.
