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The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has reacted to the UK Government’s launch of the Year of Engineering. Peter Finegold, head of education
at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers welcomed the initiative: “It is very timely that Government is taking steps to boost the profile of engineering. We hope that by working with industry and academia, the Year of Engineering will help to show the public the vital role engineering plays in society. “From developing more
efficient transport through to developing medical equipment, engineers around the country are working to improve the world we live in. Given the chronic shortage of graduate and apprentice engineers, we especially hope this campaign plays a key role in support of the imminent Industrial Strategy white paper.”
After over four years as president of ASERCOM, the Association of European Refrigeration Component Manufacturers, Claude Blanc has announced that he is retiring from his position at the end of 2017 Stephane Nassau, chairman of ASERCOM’s board, has extended his gratitude for Mr Blanc’s work: “In these turbulent times of transformation, Claude’s role within our association and his contribution to our whole industry was of the highest value. For his achievements we owe him our gratitude and wish him the best for his future endeavours.”
Mr Blanc assumed the role of president in May 2013. Under his aegis, new introductions from ASERCOM included a certification programme for condensing units and its refrigeration scenario to comply with the European F-Gas Regulations.
The search for a successor is already underway, and Mr Nassau added: “We are currently having initial conversations with potential successors. With Claude Blanc’s help we will ensure to make the transitional process as smooth as possible.”
CIBSE will launch a HVAC Systems Group to support and encourage the efficient design, installation and operation of HVAC systems. Heating and cooling systems can be the largest users of energy in buildings, and they are also some of the hardest services to decarbonise and manage effectively. As national policy turns to the challenge of low carbon heat, this new CIBSE group will provide a forum for sharing new developments and experience in the effective design and operation of low carbon heating, ventilation and cooling systems. While a building’s indoor air quality and environmental conditions are critical to occupants’ health, well-being and productivity, the HVAC systems often get overlooked when it comes to driving innovation in building services and delivering better buildings. The new group aims to broaden knowledge
and awareness of strategic and practical issues, latest developments and new technologies related to HVAC systems.
The group will also identify
knowledge gaps in the design and operation of HVAC systems to promote research in these areas, in addition to contributing to the development of new publications and the maintenance of existing guidance such as CIBSE Guide B.
Professor Tony Day, executive director at the International Energy Research Centre, Tyndall National Institute, Cork, will chair the new group.
He commented: “I am delighted to see the launch of this long- awaited special interest group on HVAC systems. We can often overlook the importance of these core services, and how better specification, design and operation can deliver huge benefits for building performance. “Continued advances in
information technology, sensor systems, and innovations in thermal engineering have the potential to transform these systems. “This group will help our industry develop better systems thinking and cross disciplinary working, and ensure best practice and innovation is shared across the sector”. The launch event for the group took place at CIBSE’s Build2Perform Live event, at London’s Olympia exhibition centre on 22 November 2017.
Following a recent cycling accident, Paul McLaughlin is stepping down as chief executive of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). BESA president Tim Hopkinson commented: “Whilst Paul is expected to make a full recovery, following complications to injuries received in a cycling accident where he broke several vertebrae, he is stepping down from his role as chief executive of BESA to focus on his recovery.”
He added: “In the past two years the association has been focused on modernising, ensuring our ongoing relevance to both the industry and our members. The increasing profile of the BESA brand, and the successful launch of the inaugural BESA National Conference and Awards at the end of October are just two examples of how we are repositioning ourselves to cement our place in the industry for the next 100 years.” Building on these solid
foundations, BESA’s deputy chief executive Bruce Kirton, in partnership with BESA’s officer team, all of whom are members, will oversee the day to day running of the association while the search for a successor is underway. Mr Hopkinson concluded: “The association wishes Paul a full and speedy recovery, and we are confident that Bruce will ensure the smooth running of the association whilst we seek the right chief executive for the next chapter in our association’s illustrious history.”
12 December 2017
www.acr-news.com
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