Walking for clean air
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is staging two sponsored walks to mark this year’s national Clean Air Day in support of the Ella Roberta Foundation, which is dedicated to raising awareness of air pollution and its impact on human health.
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he Association’s Next Gen network, of young engineers, and its specialist Indoor Air Quality group will lead the walks, which are sponsored
by Nuaire and S&P Ventilation. The first event will take place on June 19 in London to highlight the impact of air pollution in an urban setting; and the second in the Peak District the next day to emphasise the health & wellbeing benefits of clean air. Almost nine million premature deaths are caused
by air pollution worldwide every year including 43,000 in the UK, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). On top of this it has a hugely detrimental impact on people suffering from asthma, other respiratory conditions, and heart disease. Ella Kissi-Debrah, who died from a severe asthma attack triggered by spikes in
air pollution in 2013, was the first person in the world to have air quality listed on her death certificate as a contributing cause of her death. Her mother, Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah CBE, has become a prominent advocate for clean air, and the Ella Roberta Foundation was set up in her memory.
Vulnerable Rosamund is also honorary president of the BESA Indoor Air Quality Group working to raise awareness of the impact of poor indoor air, damp and mould on the health of children and the most vulnerable. The UK Health Security Agency estimates that upwards of two million people in England are living in homes with “significant levels of damp and mould” posing a direct threat to their health. Adam Taylor, chair of the IAQ Group, will lead the London walk. It will start at
Ella’s memorial in south London and then split into three groups. One will follow the heavily polluted South Circular Road associated with Ella’s death, another will plot an alternative ‘cleaner’ route, and a third will use a new software tool to plot ‘clean air paths’. “By splitting up in this way, we will demonstrate both the impact of air pollution and the ways in which we can leverage technology to raise awareness and reduce people’s exposure,” said Taylor. “This links with our work to improve building ventilation to mitigate the threat to human health posed by the combination of
outdoor and indoor pollutants.” Danielle Norfolk, BESA’s NextGen operations manager, will lead the Peak District walk around spectacular Mam Tor in an exercise of “mindful and scenic reflection on the importance of clean air”. Both events finish with networking and feedback time in nearby pubs. If you would like to take part in either (or both) walks and support the Ella
Roberta Foundation visit
https://www.thebesa.com/besa-blogs/step-up-for- clean-air?hs_preview=XhPwwDbF-222320759016 to register.
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Due to our continued success in market share growth, we are looking for ambitious Technical Sales Managers to join our sales development team in the UK. Ideally based in the London/Home Counties, Northern or Northwest England.
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ince 1969, we have worked for a sustainable future. We develop and manufacture air handling units that save energy and create a better indoor climate in schools, hospitals, arenas, blocks of flats, and other buildings
across Europe. With head office, production and owner all based in Växjö, Sweden, the business is characterised by long-term visions and short decision paths. Our extensive experience has given us valuable insights and in combination with an innovative mind-set and proven methods, we lead the evolution. At IV Produkt, you are greeted by dedicated colleagues, who are happy to help and share their knowledge. We are continuing to grow, and we have great plans for the future.
Revenue: €170 million Employees: 450 Units delivered: 150,000
IV Produkt is a leading Swedish Air Handling Unit (AHU) manufacturer, that delivers energy-efficient, high quality air handling units to commercial and public premises across Northern Europe. Our unrivalled innovative products with reversible heat pumps, Easy Access and Cloud connections are very well received on the market. We have consistently grown our organic UK market share year on year. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking business.
As a Technical Sales Manager you will have the responsi- bility to develop sales to a responsive customer base. You will be empowered to manage your geographic area, making customer visits, producing product selections and commercial quotations with the assistance of our inhouse state of the art design and quotation software.
You will already have experience in the air handling unit or similar indoor climate sectors from either a ‘hands on’ technical or sales background. Training will be given both on joining and as part of continuing personal development.
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