World's first suspended AHUPublished: 26 October, 2005Fläkt Woods believe it is providing a unique solution to reducing site management costs, by suspending AHU’s on-site before they need to be installed.
- High efficiency becomes standardPublished: 26 October, 2005
When Grundfos introduced the world’s first vertical multistage centrifugal pump back in 1952, it could not have been foreseen that the product range would not only go from strength to strength but would continue to evolve and break new ground.
Full protection for HammersmithPublished: 26 October, 2005Socomec Sicon UPS systems have been chosen to provide full power protection for the Hammersmith Hospital Trust.
Qualitair controls street temperaturesPublished: 26 October, 2005One of the country’s largest supermarket chains is undergoing a major refurbishment and conversion programme that includes the installation of the latest Qualitair QLC, low temperature ceiling cassettes from Eaton-Williams.
Major success at cooling awardsPublished: 26 October, 2005Ebm-papst UK Ltd achieved two industry accolades at the recent Cooling Industry Awards where nearly 400 refrigeration and air conditioning professionals from across the industry gathered to celebrate excellence in environmentally friendlier cooling.
- Positive results at T5Published: 26 October, 2005
Further tangible evidence of the positive impact of the Major Projects Agreement (MPA) on the BAA Terminal 5 Project has been provided by independent auditors Baker Mallett.
Schneider reduces energy consumptionPublished: 26 October, 2005As part of its ongoing Action Energy campaign, Schneider Electric has installed intelligent building controls from its own Transparent Building Integrated Systems at the company’s main warehouse and offices in Telford. The web-based system allows the integration of electrical and mechanical services over Schneider Electric's own intranet. This ensures the availability of the highest levels of data, enabling effective control, as well as the intelligence needed to implement effective energy saving policies.
York to close manufacturing plantPublished: 26 October, 2005York International Ltd has announced that as part of a major strategic restructuring effort across Europe, Middle-East and Africa, it will phase out production at its Basildon, Essex, plant over a 12 month period and completely close the factory by the end of 2006. Manufacturing of its air conditioning chiller range will be consolidated into other existing York facilities.
- Low carbon buildings crucial to achieving goalPublished: 26 October, 2005
Reducing the carbon footprint of non-domestic buildings should be a key priority in creating a low carbon economy says David Vincent, Director of Technology at the Carbon Trust.
Associations commit to joint workingPublished: 26 October, 2005A commitment to maximise joint working on health and safety has been signed by the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) and the Heating and Ventilating Contractors' Association (HVCA).
Piccadilly Place all set to goPublished: 26 October, 2005Austin-Smith:Lord, working for developer Argent PLC, have applied for full planning permission for Three Piccadilly Place a 250,000 sq ft (gross internal) building with both office and retail accommodation.
- Retiring President calls for less red tapePublished: 26 October, 2005
Retiring BEAMAInstallation President Geoff McCann of Electrak gave a rousing speech at this autumn’s annual conference highlighting BEAMA’s joint delegation with Orgalime and its successful anti-counterfeit campaigns.
- WYG returns to Gartcosh SchemePublished: 26 October, 2005
The Scottish operation of White Young Green (WYG) has won a further commission to provide consultancy support on one of Scotland’s most strategically significant regeneration schemes.
Switchgear selection and maintenancePublished: 26 October, 2005David Pitt, Chris Smith and Simon Garrard of Eaton look at two factors that influence the suitability and life of switchgear in modern premises – firstly the selection of equipment with an appropriate short-circuit rating and secondly the selection of appropriate maintenance regimes.
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Because energy management mattersGraham Wright of Sanyo Airconditioning says that GHP technology could provide an answerPublished: 26 October, 2005As air conditioning becomes an increasingly common feature of contemporary building design, the energy challenges for designers and specifiers are increasing
Maintaining a landmarkPublished: 26 October, 2005When entering Ickworth Park, located just outside Bury St Edmunds, you cannot fail to be impressed by the vastness and seclusion of this magnificent country park hidden away in the Suffolk countryside.
- Revised building regulations to tackle climate changeBy Catherine Kay of George Davies SolicitorsPublished: 26 October, 2005
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) has recently
Martyn Horton
Investing in skills for the futureBy Martyn Horton,Managing Director,Powerminster LtdPublished: 26 October, 2005Major urban regeneration schemes are rebuilding the infrastructure of cities like Sheffield, Manchester and Cardiff with offices, public buildings and housing all part of the development mix. But a key part of economic regeneration that is often overlooked is the need to train local people to take advantage of better employment prospects.
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One system - one integrated solutionPublished: 26 October, 2005In line with many consumer technologies, one building controls manufacturer has taken the leap to provide its customers with integrated building services. All of its controllers come with the option of integration built in, simply configure and go.
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There is an obvious need for the industry to be more energy efficient and pay more attention to the ways in which energy is both used and wasted. Do you think we have the products on the market to meet our needs?



