NEWS & APPOINTMENTS CIBSE and BESA agree strategic alliance


Two of the UK’s main building services engineering organisations have agreed to work more closely to ensure progress on several key initiatives including the push for Net Zero in the built environment and the delivery of the Building Safety Act.


Contractors’ trade body the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and the industry’s professional institution CIBSE have drawn up a series of joint projects to help achieve their common aim of advancing and promoting the art, science and


practice of building services engineering for the benefit of society. The two organisations have a long history of collaboration but feel that the growing


urgency to transform the built environment in line with the country’s decarbonisation and healthcare aims calls for a more integrated approach. “Talking about collaboration is one thing – doing it quite another,” said CIBSE chief executive Ruth Carter. “The building services industry is in greater demand than ever as it increasingly accounts for a much larger proportion of the value of construction and facilities management projects. ‘Therefore, our supply chains must be more closely aligned, and the different


professions more joined up to deliver the higher levels of digital sophistication and integrated design necessary to meet growing client demand and legislative scrutiny.” The two organisations have agreed to provide deeper support for each other’s key events including national conferences, seminars, and awards, while continuing their already successful collaboration on a range of technical guidance. They will focus particularly on the Building Safety Act, developments linked to indoor air quality (IAQ), retrofitting and refurbishment of the existing building stock to advance decarbonisation, and the growth in heat networks. They will also work together to understand the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for the industry and its potential to improve productivity. “There is now far greater awareness of the role played by the building services


profession in addressing some of society’s most pressing challenges, so this is the right time to deliver a programme of joint initiatives” said BESA chief executive officer David Frise. “We have worked closely with CIBSE for many years and the two bodies have a huge amount in common, but our collaboration has always been somewhat ‘patchy’. The sheer scale of the technical, legislative, and recruitment challenges now facing the industry calls for a properly concerted and joined up approach on behalf of the whole sector,” he added.


Partnerships in HVAC


Samsung Climate Solutions and Unitherm (UK) have announced their partnership, which will see them deliver heating solutions to both the domestic and commercial markets in the UK. Speaking on the partnership, Andy Hooper, managing director at Unitherm (UK), said: “Samsung Climate Solutions is an organisation that never stands still, its continuous investment in new HVAC systems, and associated technology is second to none. This has resulted in development of a wide range of products and initiatives. “Such technology has a major role to play in helping us increase efficiencies within the UK’s building stock and reduce the impact heating and cooling is having on a warming climate.” Kevin O’Leary, business manager, heating


Appointments


Two new sales directors for Nuaire


Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire has appointed two new sales directors covering its residential division: Iain Jordan for RMI and Michael Lunn for new build. Both Iain and Michael are long serving Nuaire employees, Iain with 15 years and Michael with 17 years’ service, and have worked their way through various sales positions at Nuaire to reach the role of Sales Director.


For Michael, this will not only mean overseeing the daily running of the new build division, but will also provide him with the opportunity to collaborate closely with the sales director to refine and execute a robust three-year sales strategy for the residential division to highlight opportunities over and above those previously identified. The latter aspect is something Michael relishes: “The strategy side, which will be heavily linked to new product development, excites me the most and I can’t wait to start this process.” As sales director for residential RMI, Iain is


responsible for the sales strategy, which focuses on delivering profitable growth through the deployment of best practice processes, as well as motivating customer-focused teams: “I’m excited to identify and exploit opportunities in the market, establishing opportunity for our talented team of sales professionals.” Iain’s in- depth knowledge of the residential ventilation industry stands him in good stead for this: “My experience has allowed me to develop a detailed understanding of key topics, including indoor air quality, and solutions to the challenges posed by damp and mould in social and private sector homes. Through accumulating this expert knowledge, I am able to identify key growth areas, and collaborate with colleagues to help provide new, innovative ventilation solutions; something Nuaire has always been renowned for.” Both Iain and Michael agree that the biggest challenge they face is a volatile market, but concur that Nuaire is ideally placed to rise to the challenge. “Nuaire has a great offering, from our design and estimating service, through the sales process and to the after care service. I am confident we will continue the huge growth the division has seen over the last decade” comments Michael. Iain similarly states: “Fortunately, Nuaire is in a position to maintain the significant levels of growth demonstrated by the residential division. I am confident that with the team I have around me, and the compliant, market leading products we have, that we are able to navigate the challenges ahead to ensure that Nuaire is recognised as the go to ventilation brand in the market.”


Left to Right Caspar Speakman (Unitherm UK), Wim Vangeenberghe (SEACE), Andy Hooper (Unitherm UK)


products distribution – UK & IE at Samsung Climate Solutions, added: “Our partnership with Unitherm UK will deliver huge growth opportunities for both businesses. Unitherm UK is a leading distributor of renewable heating solutions providing tailored solutions, defined using specialist knowledge, supported by excellent customer service, this aligns completely with our goals and our customer’s needs.


Meanwhile, Heat Geek has announced its new strategic partnership with heating manufacturer, Vaillant aiming to set the benchmark for heating system design and installation quality by empowering independent installers to lead the heating industry transition to low carbon technology. Aadil Qureshi, chief executive of Heat Geek said: “We empower installers with training and tools to grow their businesses and help homeowners to upgrade their homes, saving money and carbon. We’re delighted to partner with Vaillant due to their industry heritage and product expertise. At Heat Geek, we pride ourselves in putting the best equipment in the hands of top heating engineers to save homeowners money and give heat pumps the backing they deserve.” Henrik Hansen, managing director at Vaillant


Aadil Qureshi, chief executive of Heat Geek with Mark Wilkins, technologies and training director at Vaillant


UK & Ireland said: “This new partnership will not only enhance the support for installers across the country, it will help to deliver the best efficiencies for homeowners looking to decarbonise their home heating. By combining our product and support expertise with Heat Geek’s software and growing installer network, our partnership will focus on delivering high quality heat pump installations, making the transition to heat pumps smooth and simple.”


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SFL appoints specifications sales manager


Flue and chimney specialist SFL has announced that Steve Wilson has been appointed as specifications sales manager working within the commercial arm of the companies UK & Ireland operations. Steve joins with exceptional credentials having worked within the HVAC sector for over 35 years.


His industry knowledge & technical ability


relating to both gas fired products & plantroom operational systems is impressive. Over his distinguished career he has worked for such recognized brands as Baxi and Andrews Water Heaters, Lochinvar, Rinnai UK, and Ariston. With his extensive expertise and understanding of the specification market Steve will actively assist SFL’s turnkey partners to scale their projects to achieve even greater development and growth. Steve’s early years were spent as a trainee draughtsman at Combat Engineering (now Roberts Gordon) so he can add design to his extensive list of attributes. Of the appointment, Andy Dimond, national sales & marketing manager UK & Ireland said: “Steve brings with him a talent for building lasting relationships that will help SFL enhance


its presence and reputation within the commercial/Industrial sector. Developing further our turnkey partnerships, Steve will in addition be reaching out to Specifiers, Consultants, Contractors, and key decision makers involved with Commercial & Industrial M&E projects. We are delighted to have him on board and would like to extend a very warm welcome from Team SFL!


Of his appointment Steve said: “I am very appreciative of this exciting opportunity


and role that has been created for me – it is an exciting time within the industry with an abundance of retro-fit and new building projects that require quality commercial flue products. I am really looking forward to promoting the SFL brand & increasing our market share within this industry sector.”


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