INDUSTRY NEWS Inbrief


Schiedel Chimney Systems marked its 50th year with a visit from Sharon Hodgson, the local MP, to Schiedel's factory in Washington, Tyne & Wear. Mrs Hodgson visited Schiedel on Friday September 8, took a tour round the factory and officially cut the ribbon on some new state-of-the-art machinery. www.schiedel.com


Daikin UK has signed an agreement appointing Oceanair UK as a UK distribution partner, effective from September 2017. Oceanair will be expanding its offering to include Daikin UK's heating and cooling solution, a move which supports its plans to enter new markets. www.daikin.co.uk


Bitzer UK has paid tribute to Maurice King, a long-serving employee and industry stalwart, who has died aged 72. Maurice King, who passed away on September 1, 2017, joined Thermotank as an apprentice in 1960, at the age of 15. www.bitzer.de/gb/en/


Viessmann and its Heroes of Heat team of volunteer installers, along with generous industry partners, have installed a complete heating system for free at the new Wistaston Scout Centre, near Crewe in Cheshire. www.viessmann.co.uk


POLYPIPE REGATTA PARTNERS WITH HELP FOR HEROES


T


he 19th annual Polypipe Regatta, which took place around Port Solent last month, saw over 60 yachts participating in an event which raised funds for


worthwhile causes including armed forces charity Help for Heroes and John Merrick Sailing Trust.


The annual sailing event saw 60 teams participate in an


exhilarating yacht race on the Solent with the team from Upson Consultancy taking the top spot. Another highlight of the event was an auction of a sailing day for six on the yacht Tahlia. This was donated by David Asher of Drakes and the bid raised over £2,000. The partnership between Polypipe and Help for Heroes


reflects the longstanding connection between the British armed forces and the UK construction industry. Every year, more than 14,000 servicemen and women


return to Civvy Street, with one in four forging a new career in construction. Polypipe will be helping veterans to re-enter the work


force upon their return from service. Work experience, vocational experience, and sponsorship through a British Plumbing Employers Council (BPEC) course at the Polypipe Professional Development Centre in Doncaster, will all be available to ex-servicemen and women interested in pursuing a career in plumbing and groundworks. Cameron McLellan, managing director at Polypipe Building Products, said: “With so many Veterans entering


the construction industry, offering support as they rebuild their lives is a cause that remains close to Polypipe’s heart. The company is looking forward to contributing to the vital work of Help for Heroes, with a range of initiatives planned over the course of the three-year programme.” Edward Sharman, senior corporate partnerships manager at Help for Heroes, said: “We’re delighted Polypipe has come on board as a corporate partner to support our wounded, injured and sick servicemen, women and veterans over the next three years. There are fantastic events lined up and we are really looking forward to working with them on this exciting partnership, directly helping to rebuild lives.”


SOCIETY FOR DIGITAL ENGINEERING LAUNCHED


The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has welcomed the long-awaited Government reforms to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), first announced on December 16, 2016. www.heatpumps.org.uk


A1 Flue Systems has been crowned Manufacturer of the Year at the East Midlands Chamber Business Awards – for the second year in a row. www.a1flues.co.uk


purely digital environment, the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has launched the Society of Digital Engineering (SDE). The Society will provide a


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community for accreditation, training and career advancement for all engineers working digitally across building services and its supply chain, including clients.


ecognising the increasing percentage of engineering tasks being conducted in a


CIBSE has taken the lead in developing support, guidance and specific tools for digital engineers. The most notable recent example was the development, with NG Bailey, of the BIMHawk online tool to automate the transfer of Product Data Templates into BIM platforms. CIBSE president, Peter Y Wong,


commented: “The formation of the Society of Digital Engineering demonstrates the importance of digital technology in the building services sector and the commitment


of CIBSE to develop the art and science of digital engineering.” Les Copeland, commercial director,


Property and Buildings at WSP and chair of CIBSE Digital Steering Group, added: “This is a significant step in CIBSE’s work with industry on digital engineering and is the culmination of many years work by the CIBSE Digital Steering Group. It will provide a home for digital engineers to network, share and create best practice and find sources of information, training and peer groups.”


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