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HETAS creates top technical and standards job
Technical and standards manager is the newly-created job at HETAS filled by Robert Burke, a former president of the British Flue and Chimney Manufacturers Association (BFCMA).
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World War I hero gets honorary CIPHE fellowship
Harry Patch, the last survivor of World War I, has been awarded an honorary fellowship by the Charted Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) as a surprise 111th birthday present.
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Construction charity needs your vote!
Construction workers are being urged to vote for the Construction Youth Trust which has been shortlisted for the National Lottery Awards in the Best Education Project category.
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BSI offers subscription product on EuPs
BSI has just published a new subscription product which will help manufacturers comply with the European Directive on energy using products (EuPs).
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Construction site deaths fall to record low
Construction fatalities have hit a record low, according to new figures released today by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
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London HEVAR 2009 heat pump talks
Details of the popular heat pump talks at London HEVAR 2009 have been released.
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Report slams government over missed targets
Newly-named OBE Michael Ankers, the chief executive of the Construction Products Association, has slammed the government for its failure to hit targets that could help the construction industry and the country out of recession.
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Rising stars shine at NAPIT Skills 2009
The NAPIT Skills competition was held at Bury College with student winners of 2008's competition taking part in a practical two day contest with students from other colleges to test their wiring and testing skills.
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Industry gets Part L & F consultation call
Newly-released Building Regulations consultations propose changes to Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) and Part F (Means of Ventilation), scheduled to come into force in 2010.
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HVCA Newslink: Advice for Scotland
HVCA deputy chief executive Roderick Pettigrew has given evidence to the Scottish Parliament's Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee on the effect of the recession on specialist engineering contracting.
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HVCA Newslink: CASEC gains forum seat
Representation of the building services engineering sector north of the border has received a shot in the arm with the granting of a seat on the Scottish Construction Forum (SCF) to the Scottish Confederation of Associations of Specialist Engineering Contractors (CASEC).
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Consultant Profile: What's in a name? Everything when the name is AECOM
In an exclusive interview with Ken Dalton, managing director of AECOM Europe, Paul Braithwaite asks why the Faber Maunsell name will disappear from the consulting stage.
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Heat pumps: The latest technology sets new standards
When it comes to heat pumps, contrary to popular conception, carbon dioxide itself is in reality a more carbon friendly gas than its competitors, explains Sanyo.
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Heat pumps: Consider your options before you start digging
Ground source heat pumps continue to grow in popularity but Vaillants Shaun Edwards warns system designers and installers to do their homework before choosing this option.
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Contractor Profile: The right team gives cfes a sky-high profile
For an m&e contractor to take on prefabricating penthouses might be seen as a leap of faith but for cfes it is all about having the right team. Peter and Mike Fleming talk to Paul Braithwaite.
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Heatpumps: Heatpump and circumstances: A 'how to' guide
The most cost effective way of lowering carbon emissions in existing homes is a heat pump. Tony Barnes, sales director of Calorex Heat Pumps, gives some pointers.
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Burning Issue: Are we living in a situation comedy?
As we enter month eight of the fincancial crisis, the media still predicting worse to come but Chris Dearden says we are not necessarily all doomed.
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Building Services IT: Costing in a world of ever fluctuating prices
Rapid fluctuations in material prices pose a financial risk to contractors. Donna Ward, managing director of TSI Luckins, explains the reasons for this and suggests ways of minimising it.
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The Ant Wilson Column: Avoid the minimum standard acceptable
Part L of the building regulations sets the very minimum acceptable standards. It is essential that the industry is aware of this and is prepared go the extra mile to improve on these standards, otherwise we will only have to do so later when it is a more difficult task.
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Company profile: Remanufacturing: a 'new' compressor at half price!
Gary Dangerfield's business is remanufacturing compressors. His company is called Comptec.