Carrier has announced the availability of a groundbreaking option for its latest new chiller, the award-winning Aquasnap Puron – the first medium-sized chiller to use R410A.These chillers, which cover the cooling range from 190-760 kW, are now available in the UK with an integrated direct expansion free cooling system as a factory-installed option on models up to 500kW.

Sontay has introduced a new range of controllers for air handling unit electric heater battery applications.

Armorduct has expanded its range of stainless steel conduit and fittings for use in kitchens, food factories, health-care facilities and laboratory environments. Their comprehensive range of conduit systems and fittings,like all Armorduct stainless products,are available ex-stock with overnight delivery.

The Steri-Trol clean service control valve is the latest addition to Spirax Sarco’s family of steam controls.The two-port,pneumatically- actuated valve complies with all the relevant standards to suit a range of hygienic steam applications in demanding industries such as food, pharmaceuticals,biotechnology and semiconductors.

Sanyo has announced the launch of the latest addition to its comprehensive product range: the ECOi MINI range of small capacity VRF systems.Specifically developed for the European market,this small,two pipe heat pump VRF system offers premium quality air conditioning for small to medium sized projects.

RW Linquartz continues to demonstrate its commitment to the infra red heating market with the launch of RW Hotbox –a portable,high efficiency heater that offers a localised and temporary heating solution.It is particularly suitable for the commercial environment.

For many organisations, whole life costing is now becoming the basis of procurement decisions. John Murphy of Megaman explains how better use of the latest compact fluorescent technologies can help to reduce whole life costs.

While there is widespread acceptance of the common sense behind taking a whole life costing approach,some organisations are implementing this philosophy much better than others. Steven Henry of energy services specialist Chalmor UK applauds the public sector’s

Rosewood Animal Hospital,Coseley,West Midlands,is one of three practices within the Lockwood Veterinary Group,formed in 1994 and dedicated to providing high quality care for West Midlands’pets.In June,the hospital moved into new purpose designed and larger premises comprising advanced and comprehensive facilities,which are among the best in the region.

JS Humidifiers has recently supplied two Neptronic SKE resistive steam humidifiers to the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company to meet the close control humidity requirements required in its litho printing and transfer area.

The Nottingham office of White Young Green(WYG)finished in Europe’s Top Ten at the recent awards ceremony in Prague for the best urban and regional planning projects in Europe.

The Carbon Trust is urging small businesses in the construction industry to make climate change more of a priority for their organisation as new research reveals that only a fifth of small businesses in this sector believe that climate change will have a major effect on their organisation in the next five years.

The Imagine system from Helvar is providing the lighting control for the illuminated ‘crown’of a major landmark on the London skyline:the new BP1 building at Canary Wharf.Alongside the eyecatching roof top project,Helvar also supplied the lighting control for a glass feature wall within the building’s reception area – the largest lobby in Canary Wharf.

The Fan Manufacturers’Association has added its voice to the Government’s consultation on a smoking ban with a robust defence of ventilation based upon field research carried out by the University of Glamorgan which is due to be published in full later this year. Geoff Lockwood,Chairman of the Fan Manufacturers’Association who have written to all MPs and members of the Scottish Parliament,Welsh Assembly and Northern Ireland Legislative Assembly comments:“This report gives us an opportunity to present the real case for ventilation to regulators and to address some of the uninformed comments that ventilation is ineffective.Ventilation plays a vital role in protecting people from potentially hazardous substances in all sorts of processes.Once people believe that ventilation is ineffective against one pollutant they will start to question whether it is effective against others.This would be very damaging for workers everywhere as well as for our industry.”

Sill Lighting has played a role in yet another award winning lighting project,with over 70 of its fittings helping to illuminate Coventry’s Historic Quarter.

Managing the essential services of large commercial buildings can be daunting at the best of times.Firstly, the large number of systems to be monitored and controlled requires numerous channels of communication between input modules,output modules,and a central control unit.Inputs include switches,light and temperature sensors, control panels and smoke detectors,while output modules are typically relays that control equipment such as lighting,heating or air-conditioning units,fans,boilers,and pumps.Secondly,flexibility is a must,as unforeseen changes and modifications are a fairly common occurrence.Finally,disruptions to a building's operation must be kept to an absolute minimum,as they can incur heavy financial losses.

Most new building management systems undergo some form of design modification prior to contract completion and hand over. Minimising the cost of such change and avoiding project delays requires a high degree of system flexibility, as Steve Kear of Cylon Controls UK Ltd explains.

Man’s freedom to design buildings of ever increasing height has often been attributed to Elisha Otis’ invention of the lift safety gear and the consequential rapid adoption of the lift as a safe way of moving people around tall buildings.

York International,selected by BAE Systems on a whole-life cost basis through a competitive tendering process,is supplying chilled water plants and HVAC equipment to six Type 45 Anti-Air Warfare Destroyers,the future backbone of the Royal Navy fleet and a vital British asset.

What is the point in your Manufacturing Company having an Environmental Management System (EMS) and complying with ISO 14001?

Product manufacturers in the building services engineering sector have joined forces to address skills issues at a new group launched by SummitSkills Members comprising product manufacturers across the sector and trade associations gathered to discuss future technologies,identify new innovations and determine skills needed to

Richard Dick, President of British electroctechnical manufacturing association BEAMA, has taken an Orgalime delegation (led by President

If you are involved with the construction industry then it is helpful for you to be aware of the current position regarding the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS.

Trox (UK) has designed and manufactured the best value and highest quality integrated air conditioning and lighting scheme for Land Securities’office complex at Cardinal Place, London.

New research has revealed the high level of risk manual workers could be exposed to as many SME employers remain unaware of new Regulations designed to safeguard employees from contracting the notorious vibration white finger disease.

The Electrical Contractors'Association (ECA) warns that its members will suffer because of HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC) decision to stick to the planned April 2006 launch of the new electronic version of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).