INDUSTRY NEWS
NEW CHIEF OF UK NET ZERO CARBON BUILDINGS STANDARD
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atie Clemence-Jackson has been appointed as the chief executive of Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Limited – the company that has been
established to own and manage Buildings Standard (the Standard).
The Standard is an initiative backed by the BBP, BRE,
Carbon Trust, CIBSE, IStructE, LETI, RIBA, RICS and the UKGBC, which establishes a defi nition for a Net Zero Carbon Building for each of the main sectors and building typologies in UK real estate. The Pilot Version of the Standard was published in September 2024, and over 200 individual projects are currently involved in a Programme of testing the detailed application of the rule book against real world issues of design, construction and operation. In May 2025, an open tender and a PQQ was issued for the appointment of a Verifi cation Administrator in
order to put in place a structure for building owners and occupiers to apply for confi rmation of their conformity to the Standard, once Version 1 is published at the end of this year. David Partridge, chair of the Governance Board of the
Standard, said: “Appointing Katie Clemence-Jackson, is a big statement of intent – her job will be to set up the executive secretariat that will run NZCBS Ltd and the Standard and ensure that its future is secure.” Katie has been involved with the Standard for some
years. She is a CIBSE member and the Chair of CIBSE’s Sustainability Special Interest Group. She previously chaired the Standard’s Technical Steering Group, culminating in the publication of the Pilot Version, last year.
ADVECO’S TECHNICAL DIRECTOR TO CHAIR ICOM COMMERCIAL HEATING TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
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he Heat Pump Association (HPA) has appointed Chris Taylor-Hamlin, senior
environment research manager at Daikin, as its next Vice Chair. He will enter his new post in September. Chris brings a wealth of experience
in the renewable heating sector and within trade associations and has been an active member of the Heat Pump Association. His assistance in leading the HPA is expected to further strengthen the Association’s strategic direction and industry infl uence at a pivotal time for the UK’s transition to net zero. He said: “It’s an honour to have been voted in by the members as Vice Chair of the HPA. The HPA is one of the most proactive associations I have had the pleasure of working with. There remains a lot of work to do via the
he Industrial and Commercial Heating Equipment Association (ICOM) has appointed Adveco technical director Bill Sinclair as its new chair of the Commercial Heating Technical Committee (CHTC).
Consisting of commercial heating and hot water appliance manufacturers, the emphasis of the ICOM CHTC is on matters impacting technical advancement, including appliance production, certifi cation and maintenance. The group works to guide UK and CEN standards and European legislation aff ecting products, as well as advising on and infl uencing political decision-making which can aff ect product design and characteristics. Mr Sinclair said: “ICOM has always evolved to meet and advance heating and hot water solutions for the benefi t of the industry’s members, clients and, more so than ever, the wider environment. It is
therefore an incredible honour to be elected to the role of ICOM CHTC chair, supporting the association at such a critical time in the evolution of the UK’s response to the need for more effi cient, cost-eff ective and sustainable industrial and commercial heating.”
HEAT PUMP ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NEXT VICE CHAIR
HPA to aid governments, the regions and the country as a whole to reach the necessary decarbonisation targets. I intend to repay the trust placed in me by my fellow HPA members by impartially representing the whole heat pump sector.”
Commenting on the appointment, Charlotte Lee, Chief
Executive of the HPA, said: “We are delighted to welcome Chris as our next Vice Chair and look forward to him beginning his tenure in September. His deep industry knowledge, Association experience, and commitment to advancing collaboration between members makes him an ideal fi t for this role. As we continue to work closely with government and industry stakeholders, Chris will be instrumental in driving forward the heat pump agenda and supporting the association’s work at a busy time.”
Inbrief
Daikin has announced the acquisition of Saltire Facilities Management, a heating services company based in Glasgow. This strategic acquisition is expected to enhance the company’s residential heat pump service network in Scotland.
www.daikin.co.uk
Unite the union and building engineering services employers have agreed a three-year pay deal for operatives that will come into force on October 6 this year. The deal includes a 3.7% increase for hourly paid, site-based operatives from 6 October, with further 3% rises to follow in October 2026 and 2027
www.thebesa.com
‘Awaab’s Law: Draft guidance for social landlords’ has been published following the law being laid out in front of Parliament on 25 June 2025. With phase 1 of the law set to take eff ect on 27 October 2025, the draft guidance marks a critical step in helping social housing landlords prepare for their legal obligations.
www.gov.uk
BESA Academy has offi cially been recognised as an Excellence, Achievement & Learning (EAL) accredited centre, further strengthening its role as a trusted provider of high-quality training in the building engineering services sector.
www.thebesa.com
Ideal Heating has become a Bronze Partner of Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) Children’s University and has marked the achievement with a special HEY Children’s University business experience day at its headquarters site in Hull.
https://idealheating.com
Samsung has announced APP Plumbing and Heating as an offi cial Samsung distributor. APP is a well-established supplier in the plumbing and heating industry, known for a commitment to independent merchants. The two companies have combined forces to off er Samsung’s products to a wider range of customers.
https://samsung-
climatesolutions.com
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