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egistration is now closed for this year’s SkillFRIDGE, the national refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump competition. Things are set to heat up as the UK’s best students and apprentices studying up to Level 3 RACHP prepare to compete in the next round.


Subject to meeting the necessary criteria, candidates will be invited to attend one of several regional heats taking place at colleges and training centres across the UK between May and August.


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Compeon heats up as naonal round approaches


The regional competitions will consist of skill-specific challenges, designed to put theoretical knowledge, practical skills and time management to the test. Designed by RACHP industry experts, the challenges will include fabrication, brazing, pressure tests and evacuation tasks in addition to a control wiring and testing task.


Industry experts, specially selected for their knowledge, experience and


expertise, will also be present at the regional heats to oversee and mark the work of the competitors. The participants will benefit from the opportunity to interact with the judges and gain invaluable knowledge, tips and advice on the range of exciting career paths available within the sector. The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) will recognise the competitor who achieves the highest score during the regional heats with a special accolade, to be presented at the BESA Awards in October 2018. The seven highest scoring competitors will be invited to compete in the SkillFRIDGE final at The Skills Show, organised by WorldSkills UK, in November 2018. As well as producing a SkillFRIDGE gold medallist, any age eligible participant scoring above 65% in the final will be considered to represent Great Britain at international WorldSkills competitions. For more information on the competition cycle, visit www.skillfridge.co.uk uA range of opportunities are available to businesses that wish to get involved in SkillFRIDGE. To find out how sponsoring or supporting SkillFRIDGE can benefit your brand, contact Karena Cooper on 01622 699 150 or email kcooper@datateam.co.uk.


Ruby Wax OBE and Sir Clive Woodward in keynote lineup at Facilies Show


omedian and mental health expert Ruby Wax OBE and English rugby legend Sir Clive Woodward have joined the keynote line-up at next month’s Facilities Show, joining Nicky Moffat CBE who will speak on “What good leadership looks like. Nicky was the British Army’s highest ranking female officer.


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Both Ruby and Sir Clive will speak on the importance of positive professional environments in sustaining and


growing a healthy, happy, high- achieving workforce.


Taking to the Keynote Stage at 11.30am on Tuesday 19th June, Ruby will address the importance of good mental health as well as tackling the problems of communication within businesses and organisations, especially for leaders. Sir Clive Woodward will talk about the key attributes needed to create a winning team on and off the pitch. Universally credited with bringing world- class professionalism, cutting edge


techniques and new management skills to English rugby, Sir Clive explains how this back-room expertise can be applied effectively to businesses in preparation for challenging situations and to enable optimum service delivery.


His talk will be at 11.30am on Thursday 21st June.


The Facilities Show takes place at ExCel London from June 19th to 21st.


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MARKET REPORT: UNDERFLOOR HEATING UK underfloor heang market ‘to grow by 7%’ in 2018


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ecent growth in the Underfloor Heating market is attributed to rising energy prices and concerns over fuel bills, and the fact that UFH is now seen as a more affordable mainstream heating option. In 2017, the market grew by 6%, with similar growth forecast for 2018.


The domestic sector accounts for almost two-thirds of the overall UFH market value, and includes new build activity by housebuilders, the self-build market and RMI/DIY retrofit projects in residential homes.


Non-domestic applications account for the remainder. Although large-scale health and education projects represent the most significant non-domestic end-user markets, opportunities are arising in the care home, industrial, warehousing, leisure and entertainment, commercial office and retail sectors.


Water-based underfloor heating makes up the largest share by value, compared to electric systems. The supply structure is dominated by direct supply, with some manufacturers and other specialists offering a ‘supply and fit’ service. Elsewhere, UFH systems increasingly form a core component of the product ranges of companies such as tile manufacturers and kitchen and bathroom specialists.


DIY multiples and merchants also continue to play a major role. Much of the recent growth in the market has come from


online retailers, the number of which continues to expand. Factors that influence demand for underfloor heating include housebuilding activity, which is expected to continue at a steady pace, as demand for new and affordable housing is likely to remain a major political issue.


The conversion of commercial office spaces into multi- residential flats and apartments, particularly in areas of high population density, should create additional opportunities for UFH, as they are likely to be smaller in size and high-spec. Ease of installation continues to be an important consideration within construction, given the ongoing skills shortages and a need to reduce both build time and cost. This is expected to contribute towards further growth in modular build/off-site construction, which should benefit the UFH market. Retrofit activity in both the domestic and commercial sectors is also expected to see steady growth. In addition, the commitment towards further development of the renewable energy sector and sustainable homes should continue, irrespective of whether the Government meets its 2020 targets, and this is likely to favour adoption of UFH. Growth will also be driven by product development focused on flexibility and maximising individual control of systems, which is likely to increase the efficiency of UFH systems further, and the increasing uptake of intelligent technology. “Although the market value has increased by almost 25%


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CP’s commitment to quality recognised by the BSI


uMo Mohanaranjan, Quality and Environmental Manager at CP Electronics, was presented with a longservice award by the BSI in February.


ith customer satisfaction consistently over 94% during the past 10 years, UK lighting controls manufacturer CP Electronics, a Legrand Electric Ltd brand, has shown a long-term commitment to quality. That dedication has now been recognised by the British Standards Institute (BSI). Mo Mohanaranjan, Quality and Environmental Manager at CP Electronics, was presented with a long-service award by the BSI at a ceremony in February. At the same time, he accepted the ISO 14001/2015 certificate – the latest in a long line of accreditations CP Electronics has achieved. CP Electronics currently has a full suite of the major BSI accreditations – ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001, representing quality, environment and health & safety.


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Mo’s team uses a variety of tools, including internal audits and customer questionnaires, to monitor service levels. CP Electronics achieved its first BSI accreditation (ISO 9000) in 1999. Since then, the number of employees working in the business has grown tenfold.


“To see that growth but to maintain the same high standard of quality is testament to the hard work of the team here. There is always room for improvement and that motivates us every day,” said Mo Mohanaranjan.


since 2013, there remains significant scope for growth in this sector,” said Keith Taylor, Director of AMA Research. “The level of installations remains low compared with European countries such as Germany and the Nordic nations. Penetration is forecast to continue to grow with demand driven by concerns over volatile energy bills, ongoing running costs of systems and maximising comfort, and the fact that underfloor heating is becoming a more mainstream product.”


uThe ‘Underfloor HeatingMarket Report–UK 2018-2022’report is published by AMA Research. The report can be ordered online at www.amaresearch.co.uk or by calling 01242 235724.


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