INDUSTRY NEWS Inbrief
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A report by Evotech Air Quality has highlighted the need for better ventilation in classrooms after the company installed more than 150 air quality monitoring sensors in five local schools.
www.evotechairquality.co.uk
ISH China & CIHE concluded on 13 May, showcasing some of the most advanced HVAC products and technologies. It attracted 1,065 exhibitors and 73,579 visitors across the three-day event.
https://ishc-cihe.
hk.messefrankfurt.com
Aermec UK has announced the death of its founder Giordano Riello, who has died aged 97 at his home near Verona.
www.aermec.co.uk
A pioneering new project, converting a rural coastal village in Cornwall’s heating to run off Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), has shown how renewable liquid fuels can offer a solution for rural homeowners to decarbonise their heating.
www.oftec.co.uk https://ukifda.org
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched a new round of free heat pump installation training to help the industry upskill its workforce in line with soaring demand as the market grows.
www.thebesa.com
Mitsubishi Electric has teamed-up with Harlow College to establish The Renewable Energy Training Centre, a new on-campus project for the next generation of heating engineers to train using green technologies.
les.mitsubishielectric.co.uk
The Viessmann Group has announced plans to combine its business area ‘Viessmann Climate Solutions’ with Carrier Global Corporation, a global provider of intelligent climate and energy solutions.
www.viessmann.co.uk
TIME TO GET AHEAD ON VENTILATION AND IAQ STRATEGIES
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recent report conducted by Imperial College London shows the real, long-term impacts of air pollution, and is a reminder to building owners
that good ventilation is vital to protect people from harmful consequences. According to the university, after looking at evidence
from over 35,000 studies over 10 years, it uncovered that exposure to certain particles could lead to miscarriages, cause low sperm count and stunt children’s lung growth. Later in adulthood, it could also cause chronic illnesses, cancer and strokes. Particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) – both of which come from vehicle exhausts – were found to be particularly harmful. In response to the study, which was commissioned
by the Greater London Authority, the government said it fully understood the importance of improving air quality and it has recently closed the consultation on its draft Air Quality Strategy. David Millward, group product manager at Elta Group
(UK), now wants building owners and those responsible for building services to move on these latest findings, and not wait for a directive before acting. He also warns that delaying on action is causing untold damage to peoples’ health and wellbeing. He said: “Air pollution has long been one of the biggest contributors to poor health, and now with the research
from Imperial College London, we can see that it causes all sorts of effects on people. “It’s imperative that we heed the warnings and building
owners and managers start taking decisive action now to look after occupants that reside or work in their buildings. Doing so can safeguard people first and foremost. In addition, it can lead to less absenteeism and better productivity down the line too.” Last autumn, Elta Group launched its partnership with Airthings, bringing a range of air quality monitoring solutions to the UK to help building owners assess the indoor air quality of their buildings. The monitors include sensors for CO2, Radon, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particulate matter PM1 and PM2.5, and data from the monitors can then feed into a ventilation strategy for the building. “As a specialist in ventilation solutions, we know
we have an important role to play in helping those responsible for buildings get the right products and systems for their properties. That’s why we decided to partner with Airthings. By having air quality monitoring sensors in our portfolio, we can help understand how the building is used, what the indoor air quality is like in a given space, and how to improve it.
BEAMA LAUNCHES FUTURE HOMES STANDARD REPORT TO GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY
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EAMA’s Future Homes Standard Phase 1 Impact Report, launched last month, lays out a framework to prepare for the changes coming
through from 2025, focusing on a range of technology options best suited to a variety of dwelling and occupancy profiles. The Government’s commitment to regulate
all new residential developments to be Net Zero Ready from 2025 is fast approaching and it has laid down a clear direction of travel for building design and construction. Through the second stage of its Future Homes Standard consultation – due to launch later this year – there will be a requirement to future proof all new dwellings with low carbon heating, high performing fabric specification and a complementary ventilation strategy which will focus on the assured health and well-being of occupants. BEAMA’s Future Homes Standard Phase 1 Impact Report
report acknowledges that the majority of technology solutions already exist today and therefore focuses on the specific enablers that will support their inclusion within the homes of the future. Subjects such as design, installation and commissioning competency; the necessity to undertake a steep evolution in SAP’s building modelling capability; and the very real challenge of preparing consumers for a new way of living, are all covered within the report. BEAMA chief executive Dr Howard Porter
said: “Through this report we are seeking to open a path towards collaborative discussion with, not only Government, but also the wider construction industry. We share a common
objective and we are very much looking forward to being a leading stakeholder in the preparation for the start of an exciting new era for energy efficiency, renewable solutions and connected flexibility infrastructure from 2025.”
6 June 2023
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