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Heating policy takes centre-stage in low carbon policy debate
Heating policy has been put centre-stage of the national debate on how to prevent catastrophic climate change posing major questions for our homes and offices, Mike Childs, head of science, policy and research argues.
Fresh IAQ standards demanded from Building Regs revamp
Industry experts have warned that air quality provisions outlined in Part F of the Building Regulations are flawed and require urgent revisions alongside existing ventilation requirements to address health concerns.
BESA president warns of “perfect storm” of industry challenges
BESA president John Norfolk has said specialists working across the HVACR sector are facing a “perfect storm” of political and economic challenges moving into 2020 and beyond.
Parliament body demands urgent revision of air quality laws
Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee has urged government to published air quality legislation as soon as possible to address health concerns about the impacts of pollutants on indoor environments.
Gas safe boiler label design unveiled for major campaign launch
The final design of a new gas safe label that is set to be included on boilers has been unveiled on the start of a major new awareness campaign.
Vulnerability awareness key focus for 2019 Gas Safety Week
A launch event for this year’s upcoming Gas Safety Week campaign was held yesterday (11 September) at the Palace of Westminster with organisers highlighting a need to challenge basic assumptions held by the general public about current dangers.
One year delay announced for reverse charge VAT introduction
The government has announced it will be delaying the introduction of a new process for receiving VAT payments by twelve months following concerns from the construction sector about introducing the changes.
Major HVAC players demand action on 2050 net zero regulation
A cross section of major companies and organisations working across the heating and mechanical engineering sector have demanded a range of policy changes to help them meet aims to fully eliminate their carbon emissions by 205
J S wright awarded £17m Whitechapel mechanical services contract
J S Wright has been awarded a £17m contract to fit mechanical and electrical services for a major residential development in East London.
BESA eyes new building benchmark for occupant health impacts
BESA has established a special working group focused on understanding health and wellbeing in buildings to help implement a new British standard on quantifying the impacts of conditions such as air quality in the built environment.
