INDUSTRY NEWS Inbrief The endorsement scheme, Which? which
scheme, Which? which has been testing and
recognising reputable traders for over 60 years, has altered the way it vets contractors and is using REFCOM certification to ensure quality and compliance.
www.refcom.org.uk
Aermec UK,manufact urer of air s and
ti-disciplinary pro jects with e generations of
Aermec UK, manufacturer of air handlers, chillers and heat pumps has become a CIBSE patron. The company aims to exchange information and collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects with CIBSE partners whilst CIBSE partners whilst supporting future generations of engineers to build a better HVA C future.
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Daikin, specialist in heating and climate control systems, has launched its Sustainable Home Network, an installer partnership scheme that forms an integral part of its wider Energy for Change campaign.
www.daikin.co.uk
Guardian Water Treatment has welcomed the latest addition of BSRIA’s guide to Precomissioning Cleaning of Pipework Systems – BG 29/2020. It incorporates a r ange of new guidance including emphasis on the detection of oxygen and how this can prevent corrosive issues.
www.gwtltd.com
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A new study by intelligent home climate company tado° has found that UK & Irish homes have the coolest indoor summer temperatures in Europe.
www.tado.com
The sales director at IRSAP Andy Phillips, appeared in a recent episode of The Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland’s podcast,
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where he discussed his views on leadership.
www.irsap.co.uk
Conex Bänninger has enhanced its support for plumbing and heating engineers by a
heating engineers by adding Instagram to its social media channels.
adding
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Mates in Mind are rolling out free mental health workshops for those most at risk during the global pandemic
www.matesinmind.org
DON’T AIM FOR BUSINESS AS USUAL SAY
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ncoming CIBSE president Stuart MacPherson made an appeal for net carbon standards and an ambitious programme to refurbish existing buildings in his ina address. Deliv ering his speech via video, he called for ment in lowcarbon solutions to drive
targeted investm recovery fromth
Citing the experience of previous economic shocks,
Mr MacPherson governments wh economieswas “ for fear of inhibit must not happen.” “There is an op
the workforcewh
“to de-regulate and delay further cha hen faced with the urgent need to stim suggested that the natural reaction o
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ting investment. This is one time whe gy
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pportunity to invest in structural change
such as clean technologies and the education and traini ho will implement the changes that will bring
ng of es,
about r eductions in emissions as economic growth returns. require a step change.We need to be
“It is going to r
designing all new buildings to net zero carbon standards amuchmoreambitiousprogrammeo fexistingbuildings, combinedwithw
and embark on a refurbishment of
Mr MacPherso and developmen
de-carbonising the energy supply to those buildings.” on went on to cite specific areas of re nt where building services engineers are
demand manage
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leading the field. District heating and energy from w aste, ement, realistic building performance
modelling and energy infrastructure resilience were some of the issues highlighted. In his address
s, the new CIBSE president paid tribut volunteerswho c society at large during the COVID-19 crisis. te
to the commitment of the CIBSE community of staff and continue to support itsmembership a
and
He praised the speed a twhichtheorganisation’scentral role of spreading information and learning had migrated into an online environment, and the valuable consultative role CIBSEmembers are p Industry Task Force and R government advisory work.
providing to the Construction Royal Academy of Engineering in
Using CIBSE’s response to the crisis as an example, Mr MacPherson speculated that this seismic change gives everyone, at both per sonal and government level, an opportunity to re-evaluate there to create working en
they were before – returning to business as usual should not be the limit of our ambition. Stuart MacPherson suc CIBSE President and will, Kelly, CIBSE President Ele May 5, via video-link.
ALBION’S LES LITTLEWOOD RETIRES A
fter 26 years at Albion Valves, and even longerwithin the
valve industry, Les Littlewood retired fromhis role on the April 30.
Les joined Albion in 1994 as national sales manager, with only one product in its portfolio to sell – a gas approved brass ball valve. During his time at Albion he
has been promoted twice; firstly, to sales director in 2003, and then, as Albion began to start actively promoting the brand, he took responsibility for all marketing functions and became sales and marketing director in 2010.
Les has been instrumental to Albion’s growthwithin this time; he has seen turnover increase dramatically, the product portfolio reach over 5,000 lines and the number of employees grow team, the compa
ny has become amajor player in the tenfold. In his time, leading Albion’s
sales UK
valve industry.
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es hasworked closelywith ys said: “Over the years, Managing director David
many of Albion’s customers, taking their accounts from strength to strength and
helping them dev v a
ll agreewithme that hewill alve sales. I amsure youwill elop their
be greatly missed. “So, we thank Les for all his
hardwork,dedication and loyalty over the past 26
years.Albion would not bewhere it is todaywithout him.Les has been a great mentor to many of his colleagues, a great friend to many of our customers, and a great asset to Albion.
“On behalf of thewhole teamat Albion,wewould like to wish Les a long, happy and healthy retirement.”
Les (pictured above centre)was the recipient of the HVR Awards Lifetime Achievement Award at the event in October last year.
ere this g
augural he devastation of the coronavirus pandemic. AYS CIBSE PRESIDENT
eourbehaviours. Thepotentialis nvironments that are better than
ect. His addresswas delivered on in turn, be succeeded by Kevin cceeds Professor Lynne Jack as
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June 2020
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