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Editor’s note W


Training tops the topics


ith a new political party at the helm, the UK enters 2025 with a renewed focus on achieving net zero. In this issue, Griff T omas from GTEC outlines the key


growth areas for this year and the training that will help engineers adapt to meet the evolving demand for low-carbon technologies. Despite


progress on many fronts, there is a big gap in standardised industry training for system designers. Liam Davies of Bitzer UK highlights the problem and outlines a way forward. Cameron Beech and Vince Rodgers of Carrier Residential & Light Commercial EMEA


explore the importance of training programmes for handling new A3 refrigerants, the adoption challenges faced by installers, and the role of industry regulations in shaping the future of HVAC training. Meanwhile, Marco Buoni of the Centro Galileo discusses the crucial role of training, certifi cation, and sustainable good practices. Steve Molloy of Daikin off ers advice on comparing TM65 embodied carbon levels and


explains why Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are a better way to obtain quality-assured, quantifi able environmental data that considers all stages of a product’s life cycle, while Barry Trewhitt, president of HEVAC gives an overview of how to get the best out of fan coil units throughout the life of your building. Finally, we spoke with Dave Smith, executive vice president of B&I at Orbia (Wavin),


discussing the company’s journey from its beginnings as ICI. I hope you fi nd this issue informative and interesting,


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