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EDITOR’S COMMENT & CONTENTS HVAC leads the way in innovation
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t was heartening to see so many HVAC and building services firms playing a leading role at COP26 last month.
The summit finally reached its conclusion with global leaders etching out a last-minute consensus on keeping the 1.5 degrees Climate Pact alive. With such a significant percentage of a building’s emissions coming from HVAC systems, the industry must be at the forefront in finding the solutions that will help to safeguard the planet for future generations.
Numerous pieces of legislation have been introduced in recent years aimed at reducing carbon emissions and many of these directly affect HVAC systems.
It’s also likely we can expect even more regulation to follow as we near the Net Zero target date. But far from displaying resistance, HVAC firms are leading by example in developing innovative new products which will transform the way we heat, cool and ventilate our buildings.
I don’t doubt this trailblazing spirit will continue and we will see new exciting, and possibly game- changing, technology being introduced. This issue highlights a few examples of both existing and innovative approaches to decarbonisation which are definitely worth a read. Our features cover subjects of ventilation, maintenance, pumps, chilled ceilings & beams and HVAC innovation.
Heather Ramsden, Acting Editor
BSEE
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10 16 THIS MONTH
4 News, Appointments & Quotes The latest industry news, appointments and quotes
7 Industry Comment Updates on the Heat and Buildings Strategy
8 Environmental Awareness Towards better groundwater sampling
9 Industry Comment: BCIA Hope on the Horizon
10 AC, Cooling & Ventilation Fit and forget: the smoking gun for ineffective ventilation
12 AC, Cooling & Ventilation The easy way to take action on IAQ
14 Cover Story Multiawardwinning Seventh Generation VRF is more efficient and flexible than ever
16 Chilled Ceilings & Beams TABS – lowering emissions in newbuilds
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18 Maintenance, Refurbishment & Regeneration Keeping businesses out of ‘hot water’ with proactive asset management
20 Maintenance, Refurbishment & Regeneration Tuning in to mission critical broadcasting resilience requirements
22 Pumps, Waste Management & Water Treatment Flood resilience: what you need to know
24 Pipes, Valves & Fittings Flexible expansion joints: how to get the design right
26 Pipes, Valves & Fittings Press fitting solution is to the manor born
29 Installation News 31 What’s New?
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