Another momentous year
H&V News looks back over the past 12 months to review the highs and lows of the year, while looking ahead to 2016 and some of the changes to prepare for in the future
View ArticleWhen it comes to heating, community matters
District heating schemes have been growing in popularity because of their potential to supply cheap, low-carbon energy. With the government’s target of 14% of energy being delivered by community energy...
View ArticleCase study: TSG and the Lisson Green Estate
Having overcome a number of problems in its first project for a new client, TSG has placed itself in a good position to bid for additional works in the future
View ArticleIt's not easy going green
Efficiency and green technologies are higher up the agenda than ever following last month’s UN climate change talks in Paris. So what can the industry be doing to make sure plant is operating as...
View ArticleRegulatory compliance for unvented, small volume (less than 15l) hot water...
Professional plumber and former HVAC design engineer Russell Armstrong looks at this often overlooked section of compliance regulations and asks: is there a need to have better education or more...
View ArticleLooking back on the highs and lows of 2015
Sponsors: Reznor and Stelrad H&V News assembled a group of industry experts in early December 2015 to discuss the year’s events and what the building services sector can expect in the year to come
View ArticleHas the sun set on the British solar industry?
Industry experts discuss the government’s changes to the Feed-in Tariff and Renewables Obligation and how they are likely to affect the sector
View ArticleMeeting the challenge of ageing buildings
Although much of the current focus is on building new houses, refurbishing old buildings remains an important area with regard to generating new business for building services companies.
View ArticleInterview: the BESA's Paul McLaughlin
Putting his engineering qualifications to good use, Paul McLaughlin has already set processes in motion at BESA to extend its already significant influence within the industry
View ArticleThe rise of digital engineering
With the requirement for BIM Level 2 coming into force from April this year on all public-sector contracts, we ask: Is the industry ready, or will some companies be left behind?
View ArticleCombine and conquer
At the latest H&V News Leaders’ Forum, sponsored by Baxi, combined heat and power technology was the topic up for debate
View ArticleBuilding blocks of efficiency
Recovering or reusing heat that would otherwise be lost is increasingly seen as a vital step in achieving higher levels of energy efficiency – and making Britain’s buildings fit for the future
View ArticleInterview: Peter Wilson, HPS
Trade merchant HPS is enjoying sustainable growth through focusing on its core business and customer service, providing customers with high levels of assistance and advice. Sales director Peter Wilson...
View ArticleCutting urban carbon
As the drive to meet the UK’s legally binding carbon emissions reduction targets gathers pace, commercial buildings owners will have to comply with legislation to prove their energy efficiency
View ArticleLooking for that light bulb moment
Renewable energy sources offer the promise of a cleaner, greener and potentially cheaper future – so why is the government sending such mixed messages to the industry and consumers?
View ArticleIndustry interview: Talking the talk and walking the walk
With the deadline for use of Level 2 BIM in public-sector projects fast approaching, Skanska’s director of BIM and digital engineering Malcolm Stagg and his colleague, BIM coordinator Ainara Thompson,...
View ArticleBack to school
With more money devoted to the education sector in the last Spending Review, there is considerable anticipation of growing activity and opportunity
View ArticleCase study: Collections House
Collections House is a £5.8m development that presented unique challenges, including the design and build of a double-height greenhouse at the entrance of the building
View ArticleGreen ambition
Space heating is responsible for around two-thirds of the energy consumed in homes. This places domestic heating contractors and manufacturers firmly on the front line in the battle for better energy...
View ArticleIn the heat of the moment
Domestic boilers are at their maximum efficiency, so heating engineers must look for alternative ways to squeeze better performance from the appliances they install. Martyn Bridges, director of...
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