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Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The quest for sustainable buildings is here to stay � HVCA president

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Sooner or later, low- and zero-carbon buildings will become the norm � that was the message from HVCA president Gareth Vaughan to the association�s specialist groups at an event to outline the key challenges facing building-services engineers.

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Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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Michael Fish in hot water for solar energy launch

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Meteorologist Michael jumped into a warm bubble bath to launch East Sussex Energy Partnership�s solar-energy campaign to give away free and heavily discounted solar panels for heating water.

The role of heat pumps in the renewable agenda

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

FETA�s Terry Seward brings you up to speed on the role of heat pumps as an effective means of exploiting renewable energy.

Energy costs fuel interest in biomass boilers

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Nigel Blandford draws on 25 years� experience in the biomass sector to offer practical advice on getting the best from biomass boilers. He is currently managing a �750 000 project to increase the uptake of biomass energy systems in the north west of England.

WYG appointed for �45 m project at University of Manchester

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

WYG Engineering has been appointed by the University of Manchester to provide engineering consultancy services for a �45 million project for a new building to accommodate the School of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science, replacing current facilities which are spread across the campus. The project will be built in two phases. WYG will work alongside architect Halliday Meecham.

Designs unveiled for new Co-operative headquarters

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The new head office of the Co-operative Group in Manchester will include about 30 000 m2 of open-plan office space in 16 storeys and represent the first phase in the redevelopment and regeneration of the group�s 20 acre site at the city�s Northern Gateway.

Learning centre will be an education in energy efficiency

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

To help a major education project in Ipswich achieve a �very good� BREEAM rating, Inviron is working with main contractor ISG Jackson to install a wide range of energy-efficient mechanical and electrical systems.

Glenigan sees positive indicators of improvement in construction industry

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The number of construction projects starting on site rose in May, according to the latest Glenigan Index. The improvement saw the year-on-year rate of decline fall to 25% compared to falls of 35% for March and 30% for April.

M&E contractor wins more legal business

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

M&E contractor ABS London Ltd has completed a �2.5 million contract for legal firm Charles Russell LLP, in partnership with main contractor Overbury. This contract is one of a series of recent large contracts that ABS has completed in the City.

Developers given more time to build mothballed sites

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Time restraints on planning consents for large developments are to be extended in a move that has been welcomed by the British Property Federation. The economic downturn has led to a fall in the building of offices, factories and homes by property companies, even when they have gained planning permission. Unused permits expire automatically after three years, but housing and planning minister John Healey has said that permits could be extended for another three years through a cheaper and simpler process.

Bulletin reports growth in non-domestic construction

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The non-domestic construction market grew by 4.9% from 2007 to 2008 to reach �71.8 billion, according to the latest �Non-domestic construction forecasts bulletin� published quarterly by AMA Research.

The rewards of investing in engineering

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Engineers should argue the financial benefits of investing in reducing energy consumption and costs and compare them with other, riskier, forms of investment argues Mike Malina.

Planning for the Carbon Reduction Commitment

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC), a new emissions trading scheme for large non- energy intensive organisations, starting in April next year Tom Fidell discusses the need to develop a 5-year strategic plan � now.

Refurbishing to cut carbon footprint

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Reducing a building�s carbon footprint during refurbishment is essential to meeting long-term Government targets. And it need not be a risky business � as Mark Northcott explains.

BSRIA Instrument Solutions performs on Centre Court

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Long-term testing of the ventilation system for the new covered Centre Court at Wimbledon recently culminated with the roof being used on an obligingly showery day for exhibition matches in front of a capacity 15 000 crowd. The players were Tim Henman and Kim Clijsters, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf.

Trial shows fan convectors use less energy than underfloor heating

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Field trials by Dunham-Bush and a local authority have shown that fan-convectors optimised for low-grade heat from condensing boilers use up to 30% less energy than underfloor heating to maintain the same design conditions in school classrooms. The comparisons were made of two similar schools with similar boiler plant,

Flakt Woods supplies its largest AHUs for City project

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Flakt Woods� largest air-handling units, the colossal EU 34s are being installed in The 10-storey Walbrook scheme, the �155 million design and construct office and retail development between Bank and Cannon Street stations in London. Designed by Foster & Partners and being built speculatively, it will include 3900 m2 of office and retail space.

Coastguards warm to Ambi-Rad

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

How do you heat a helicopter hangar with a door that takes up one side and which is opened frequently to let helicopters manoeuvre?

Heat-recovery VRF adds to energy efficiency of headquarters building

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Helping the new headquarters of Peugeot Citroen Automobiles UK meet high environmental standards are a VRF air-conditioning system and thermal heatwave recuperators from Mitsubishi Electric. Installer BMS Air Conditioning supplied and fitted 15 large City Multi outdoor units and 252 ducted indoor units as part of a VRF system for the 3-storey Pinley House on Sunbeam Way in Coventry.

Flowcrete shows its versatility at state-of-the-art sports village

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Underfloor heating based on Flowcrete�s Floorzone solution has been installed in a �27 million sports village in Stirling. The Peak has been developed for Stirling Council and includes a 9-court sports hall, 6-sheet ices rink and a 25 m 6-lane swimming pool. There are also health and fitness facilities, 12 m climbing wall and licensed restaurant.

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