NEWS & APPOINTMENTS
Building Services Forum strives for Net Zero
The Building Services Forum is scheduled for June 6 at The Building Centre in London. Its main focus will be on industry best practices and the latest technological developments to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions in building services. It’s not only the best way for professionals to stay relevant and competitive in a world that’s changing rapidly, but it’s also a great way to network and share knowledge with other professionals in the same field.
The one-day technical briefing will have a special emphasis on building retrofit, which plays a crucial role in modernising older, less efficient structures while simultaneously lowering carbon emissions.
As part of the agenda, the very topical issue of retrofit will be at the centre of a panel discussion involving key industry experts. The day long event will be a one-stop event to learn about recent regulations and how to abide by them, while keeping up to date on new technology and strategies for accom- plishing environmental goals.
Why attend? • Network and share knowledge with professionals all working towards a common goal. • Gain insight into the latest regulatory requirements and how to comply with them. • Discover new products and services and learn about new approaches to achieving sustainability goals.
• Boost your professional development. • Register your interest by visiting
https://bseeforum.co.uk/register/ • If you would like to take part by booking a speaking slot, please get in touch with Jacqui Henderson at
jhendershon@datateam.co.uk or call her 01622 699116.
• If you confirm your participation by February 29, then your speaker biography will be included in the April issue of BSEE.
Tickets for £49 will include: • Pastries and coffee on arrival • Table Top Exhibitions featuring leading manufacturers
• Full Day Seminar Programme • Programme includes CPD Presentations • Full Buffet Lunch • Hosted Panel Debate • Networking opportunities • Afternoon Tea
To book your tickets to go
https://bseeforum.co.uk/book-tickets/ This one-day event has already generated a lot of interest from potential visi-tors, so with LIMITED CPD seminar slots remaining, book now to secure your place.
Appointments OFR invests in fire engineering talent
Fire engineering consultancy OFR has appointed four new colleagues across its London and Manchester offices. The new
appointments come on the back of a period of rapid growth for the company which now boasts a national wide headcount of 129. The latest recruits arrive with a vast and varied range of experience and will support the team as they deliver multi-million-pound projects, offering fire engineering advice on projects such as Google Kings Cross, The Royal Academy of Arts in London, and Ev0 – a sustainable commercial development in Manchester. The appointments in London include Lee Pashouros who arrives with a specialism in civil engineering and six years site management experience, and Alex Nichols who has a background in fire engineering and smoke control and a soon-to-be-completed Masters in Fire Science at the University of Central Lancashire The Manchester team is bolstered by the arrival of senior fire engineer Chris Wyn Jones who arrives with a wealth of experience having worked on high-rise residential buildings, schools, hospitals and hotels, and is well-equipped to add to his expertise and expand his skill set at OFR. Also joining him in Manchester is graduate fire engineer Satyajit Gohil who will complete his degree in mechanical engineering whilst beginning his career at OFR. Originally from India, Gohil has spent the last two years working with Efectis in Belfast, as a Fire Testing Engineer.
City Plumbing appoints commercial director
City Plumbing has welcomed Dominic Sakar as its commercial director. Sakar brings over 20 years of experience in product and category management, the last seven of which were within the merchant sector. As commercial director, Sakar will be instrumental in maintaining strong supplier relationships for the plumbing and heating merchant, with a focus on unlocking the best possible value and benefits for its customers. Sakar also aims to continue the drive forward for new product development and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the commercial team, working closely with sales and trading colleagues.
UK first major economy to halve emissions
The UK is the first major economy to halve its emissions – having cut them by 50% between 1990 and 2022, while also growing its economy by 79% – new governemnt statistics have revealed. This compares to a 23% reduction in France and no change in the USA between 1990 and 2021. With renewables now accounting
for more than 40% of the country’s electricity – up from just 7% in 2010, this shows the UK leading the way on cleaner energy. These reductions are largely due to cutting emissions from energy generation, through the shift away from using coal to using renewables. In 2012, coal provided almost 40% of UK electricity, but later this year, this will be zero. Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho said: ‘The UK is the first major economy – of the top 20 countries – to halve its emissions. This is an enormous achievement by itself but also because we have done this in a pragmatic way – growing our economy by 80% at the same time and protecting family finances. We have also increased our renewables electricity generation from just 7% in 2010 to nearly 50% now. With some of the most ambitious targets in the world, we should be proud that we’ve over- achieved on our carbon budget for the third time in a row. We will continue to meet out targets but in a pragmatic way that doesn’t clobber extra costs onto hard working families. The publication covers greenhouse gas emissions statistics up to 2022, and show total
greenhouse gas emissions were 50% lower in 2022 than in 1990. Despite rises in some sectors from 2021 levels, as the UK continued to recover from COVID-19, 2022 saw an overall fall in greenhouse gas emissions in the UK – with a decrease of 3.5% from 2021, and 9.3% lower when compared to 2019, the most recent pre-pandemic year.
Speaking of his appointment, Sakar said: “What attracted me to this role is City Plumbing, and the wider Highbourne Group’s desire to never stand still. I share that passion to excel and be future-thinking and there’s huge potential to build on the company’s already strong foundations. “What’s unique about the business is that its ambition is also combined with a focus on people – customers, colleagues and supplier partners – and I’ve witnessed first-hand the personable and approachable culture of the business as I’ve started my role. There’s a true desire to work together for the good of the customer.”
Samsung Climate Solutions kicks off the new year with new starters
Samsung Climate Solutions is kicking off 2024 by introducing three new starters to the UK sales team.
Ben Whittingham is the new Samsung Account Manager for cooling in the South West, bringing years of experience into the team. He started his career within the HVAC industry as an air conditioning and refrigeration engineer in Dorset, before moving on to a sales-based role as business development manager in Midea UK. Ben commented: “With the pure draw of the Samsung brand and the successful team expansion, it was an easy and obvious choice to join Samsung Climate Solutions.” Sunny Vashisht joins the heating team as business development manager in the Midlands and the North. He brings to the team his interest in technology and passion about heat pumps. He started as graduate at Vent-Axia before moving to specialise in heat pumps and working towards UK decarbonisation targets, focusing on house builders and the social housing sector.
Sunny said: “A big factor of joining Samsung was the brand’s focus on innovation and thinking outside the box. Instead of just looking at the heat pump, Samsung looks at the whole house and how everything works together. The breadth of the product portfolio here is great and perfectly placed for the upcoming growth in the market. Also, the family culture that Climate Solutions has developed with great people as its biggest asset was another factor for me.”
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