www.heatingandventilating.net From the editor


Schools crucial to Net Zero


T


he educational sector accounts for an alarming 36% of public sector building carbon emissions. This means that schools and other


education facilities must be crucial in the decarbonisation drive if we are to find a way to put the brakes on climate change and create a more sustainable future. To help commercial building managers


make critical decisions, this month a number of key HVAC companies have offered their insights. On Pg 20, Baxi explains why the use of


prefabrication could help accelerate heat pump retrofit and enhance sustainability in school estates. On Pg 22, Spirotech looks at the role of


temperature control and water quality in helping HVAC systems to run efficiently. On Pg 23, Gilberts explains how effective


ventilation can save energy. On Pg 24, Sontay delves deeper into Long Range Wide Area Network Devices (LoRaWan) and how they can transform how schools can optimise energy usage. Other features this month include Boilers


& Hot Water, Heat Pumps, Maintenance & Servicing and Domestic Extract Fans. • Don’t forget to get your entries in for the HVR Awards. All the details on what’s new and how to enter are opposite.


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Get your entries in for the HVR Awards E


ntries are still open for the HVR Awards, and it’s now time to start compiling your submissions to be well in time for the June 27 deadline. The industry event will take place on October 2 when a new group of winners will be announced at our new venue – The Park Plaza, London Riverbank, so make sure you hold that date. The awards will include a mixture of categories – those that will be judged by an expert industry panel, and those to be determined by an industry vote. Go to www.hvrawards.com/categories for more. WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR... JUDGED CATEGORIES Humidity Control Product Of The Year Smart Hvac Product Of The Year Heat Pump Project Of The Year Humidity Control Project Of The Year Sales Excellence Award


WHAT’S BACK THIS YEAR… Along with the above new awards, most of last year’s popular categories are back for 2024. They include…


PRODUCTS Commercial/Industrial Heating Product of the Year Commercial/Industrial Ventilation Product of the Year Commercial Industrial Air Conditioning Product Commercial Heat Pump Product of the Year Ancillary Product of the Year Domestic Heating Product of the Year Domestic Ventilation Product of the Year Domestic Heat Pump Product of the Year


INITIATIVES Indoor Air Quality Initiative To enter go to WWW.HVRAWARDS.COM/ENTER


Net Zero Hero HVAC Initiative


PROJECTS


District Heating Project of the Year Retrofit Project of the Year


TEAM & INDIVIDUAL AWARDS Collaboration of the Year Vent Hygiene Hero


We will also present a Lifetime Achievement Award and nominations a welcome from the industry.


INDUSTRY VOTE CATEGORIES Wholesaler/Distributor the Year Rising Star HVAC Woman of the Year Training Provider of the Year


HEADLINE SPONSOR


The National Association of Air Duct Specialists (NAADUK) will once again take a leading role in sponsoring the awards this year. NAADUK is an association for qualified ventilation ductwork maintenance technicians. The body holds a register of qualified technicians to enable the public or clients to find a reputable and competent technician. NAADUK’s objective is to improve industry standards in ventilation hygiene and facilitating inter communications between the group. If you would like to sponsor the event, please contact: Natalie Harman at nharman@datateam.co.uk


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