EDITOR’S COMMENT & CONTENTS Energy security still biggest business concern


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nergy remains one of the biggest concerns for businesses countrywide so it follows that solutions and methods of energy saving are the theme


running throughout BSEE. According to recent research (PG5) from ABB,


there is widespread concern about the impacts of energy security and prices, which could be a catalyst for a range of environmental, social and economic ripple effects.


The study which canvassed 2,300 leaders from small


and large businesses across a range of sectors felt that their profitability and competitiveness was being threatened by instability in energy markets. This is causing business leaders to go back to the drawing board on how to run their businesses forcing them to make cuts in spending with areas such as R&D, technology and infrastructure taking the hit.


Some are also resorting to reducing investment in staff. The knock on effect is that sustainability targets and carbon reduction commitments are not being met as energy concerns are taking precedent over everything else. According to the study 83 per cent of businesses canvassed are concerned about the security of their businesses’ energy supply and around 34 per cent have increased investment in improving energy efficiency.


All the help businesses can get is welcome and


there are numerous and varied helpful innovations to be found across building services. Read about some of these from Trox (PG8), Gilberts (PG9), The Chilled Beam Association (PG12), Armstrong (PG18), Hoval (PG20) and Energy Assets (PG26).


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4 News & Appointments Industry news, appointments and quotes


6 Air Conditioning, Cooling & Ventilation Ringing the changes in ventilation requirement for new dwellings


8 Air Conditioning, Cooling & Ventilation The best applications for underfloor heating


9 Air Conditioning, Cooling & Ventilation Maintaining optimal thermal comfort


10 HVACR Live The final build up to the show


24 Environmental Awareness What is an EIA and why do you need one?


12 Air Conditioning, Cooling & Ventilation An efficient solution that ticks all the boxes


14 Cover Story Accommodating highly efficient commercial heating and hot water


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16 Combined Heat & Power Aldenham revisited – CHP system fits the bill


17 Ask The Expert Getting humidity control right


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20 Combined Heat & Power Making the most of CHP


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