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from Oftec has found. are concerned ab are returning to sUKlockdowne


order book. of scheduled jobs. Just 1 while 21% are worried ab (51%) do not have the usu Of over 800 registered


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bout a lack of work, a new survey their tools but over three quarters ases, most heating technicians


revenues to pick up as quickly as p


8% reported a full bout the lowlevel ual number of enquiries coming in technicians questioned, half


experiencing barriers to proceed as planned, altho are confident pre-lockdow y,


Positively, almost half of respondents wn bookings will ough many are still ‘business as usual’.


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The main chal lenges cited after shortage of work were supply chai in issues with a lack of replacement parts and was followed by cancelled


dboilers(39%). This e work (36%) and


the availability of PPE to carry out work safely (27%). Commenting on the results, Oftec registration director, Adrian Lightwood ( pictured)said:“Thefulleconomicimpact of COVID-19 is still unkno severe challenges. Encou


own butmany sectors are facing uragingly, our survey shows that


most heating technicians have been able to access some formof government or ot get through this period, a followed, they can nowre


concern for our registran installation jobs as a resu “However, the decreas


nts who will be anxious for business ult of lockdown is obviously a key se in demand for servicing and eturn to work. and as long as safety guidelines are ther financial support to help them


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on servicing jobs for


xisting customers (67%) and fulfilling orders forpre-lockdowninsta


Almost a third (28%) are also focus


allation work (53%). sed on marketing to


attract new customers in a post-COVID market.


Catching up on training and training to expand into new areas such as renewableswas a lo


ower priority (23%and


8% respectively) but with most training centres now open, the majority of technicians are hig hly likely to renew expired qualifications.


so many still recognising the impo and start earning again. However, our technicians’ immediate focus i Adrian concludes: “It’s complete


training.” g TY FEARS FORY FEARS FOR GROUNDED VESSELS


If left unchecked, high-humidity conditions could lead to otherwise avoidable consequences for fleet owners and operators, including extended vehicle reactivation timescales, and increased operating and commissioning costs. Uncontrolled humidity and temperature levels in storage can also impact maintenance projects such as re- coating aircraft,which requires a controlled environment to ensure coatings do not fail.


W


ith fleets of vessels and aircraft forced into cold lay-ups and grounded due to the COVID-19 crisis, companies need to consider the risk of


long-term damage due to uncontrolled humidity levels. With the pandemic having amarked effect on demand for non-commercial shipping and flights,more aircraft and vessels than ever are being grounded ormoored for cost-effective preservation. However,without an adequatemoisture control strategy to protect their critical components, electrical technology and structures, the condition of these vehicles could soon deteriorate, according to Aggreko.


By using ground-based dehumidification systems and associated distribution trunking to achieve sufficient air circulation andmaintain optimumconditions, these vehicles can instead be protected against such concerns. Implementingmonitoring systems to record and alert on conditionswithin storage areas also allows vehicle owners full transparency and peace ofmind that the right parameters are being maintained at all times.


Ryan Stanley,moisture control specialist at Aggreko said: “Through the controlled dehumidification of internal spaces, including void spaces betweenmachinery and pipelines, we can prevent issues including sweating, rust, humidity corrosion damage, condensation andmoisture absorption.”


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Datateam Business Media Datateam Business Media


has made the decision to not host a live event for the ACR News Awards in 2020. W


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The virtual event will be hosted on the ACR News Awards website on Thursday, July 9 from 4pm to 5.30pm.


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