The future: human journalism in a digital world
For Amanda, the role of trade publishing has never been more vital.
“There’s an increasing need for trusted information in the business world,” she says. “Even with AI, people want to know what they’re reading has been through a pair of human eyes.” Magazines, she argues, have always evolved—and will continue to.
“We have metamorphosed many times. Our job is still the same: to inform, to entertain and to help our audiences do their job better.”
Amanda Barnes, Faversham House chief executive and daughter of founder Vic Gould
HVR began its journey above the Cheshire Cheese Pub in Fleet Street London The modern story of HVR: evolving with the industry
In 2013, Heating & Ventilating Review (HVR) turned a page in its history when Datateam Business Media Ltd completed the acquisition of Faversham House’s portfolio of magazines. The deal brought well-established industry titles under Datateam’s umbrella, including Builders Merchants Journal, DIY Week, ACR News, Housewares, Hardware & Garden Review, and, of course, HVR.
With renewed momentum, the magazine focused on offering useful, timely and relevant content to support professionals across the sector. Articles highlighted important policy and regulatory developments, shared practical insight on emerging technologies, and reported on new product launches and market updates. The aim was to simply keep readers informed and up to date with what mattered most to their work. January 2017 brought another milestone. HVR relaunched with a new size, a clean, contemporary design and a striking masthead, with the refreshed identity rolling out across digital platforms and the HVR Awards — an annual celebration of excellence and innovation in UK HVAC.
As the industry moved on, so did HVR. Having focused solely on the commercial sector for several years, in 2017 it went back to its roots. Recognising renewed crossover between domestic and commercial technologies, with potential
HVR 65th Anniversary Supplement
advertisers offering solutions for both, a home- heating and ventilation section – HVR Domestic – was introduced as a dedicated feature in each issue from July 2017.
This also prompted the HVR Awards to add domestic sector awards categories — a move welcomed and supported by the industry. From its beginnings as a commercial-sector event with nine award categories, the annual HVR Awards has grown into a flagship event. In the October 2025 awards, 24 honours were presented, marking the highest number of entries and the largest attendance in the event’s history — proof that innovation and recognition in HVAC have never been more vital.
Datateam media director, Paul Ryder, said: “We’re proud to celebrate 65 years of HVR. Since 1960, the magazine has evolved alongside an industry that never stops changing, capturing its challenges and innovations along the way. This anniversary is a chance not only to honour that history but also to look ahead. A big thank you to our readers, contributors and partners for keeping HVR at the heart of the sector for six and a half decades.”
Current editor Heather Ramsden said: “It’s been an absolute privilege to work on a magazine that has, in many ways, charted a new path for B2B publishing. Sixty-five years is an extraordinary milestone, and the journey is only just beginning.”
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