INDUSTRY NEWS
UK HEATING ENGINEERS EARN £23K LESS THAN US COUNTERPARTS
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arket analysis from Fair Fix, the boiler engineer experts, reveals that UK heating engineers rank a disappointing seventh in the league table of
global engineer salaries, and fall thousands of pounds behind the European leader. Fair Fix has analysed average annual salaries for heating engineers in 15 countries and found that UK engineers rank in a disappointing seventh place, earning more than £23,000 less than their peers in the USA. American engineers are by far the most well-paid, earning an average annual salary of £67,000. Australia engineers rank second, earning a handsome £54,427. In third place, and the highest ranked European nation, Germany pays its heating engineers £52,826 a year, followed by Canada (£52,382), UAE (£48,065), and New Zealand (£47,484). In seventh place, UK engineers earn an average salary of £44,456.
Despite being far from the top, this mid-table position does mean that the UK ranks above the likes of France (£43,828), Italy (£39,780), and Spain (£38,765), and it looks like a true fortune compared to India where an engineer’s average salary of £12,037 places them fi rmly at the bottom of the table. Founder of Fair Fix, Tyrone Ekrem, commented:
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Two of the key individuals behind the Building Safety Act, Dame Judith Hackitt and Dr Hywel Davies, were awarded Honorary Fellowships to CIBSE in recognition of their lifetime contribution to the construction and building industries.
https://www.cibse.org
“There’s a common misconception within the UK that heating engineers charge far too much for the service they provide. However, when you take costs such as parts out of the equation, this simply isn’t the case and actually, UK heating engineers earn considerably less when compared to some of their global counterparts when it comes to their average salary. This is despite the fact that they are in extremely high demand throughout the year, not to mention the fact that they play a vital role in keeping our homes running.”
Samsung Climate Solutions has revealed the results of bespoke research which fi nds that 66% of UK hybrid workers would be deterred from heading to the offi ce if the air conditioning wasn’t working or was, in their opinion, low quality.
samsung-climatesolutions.com
INDUSTRY URGED TO LEARN FROM LEGIONNAIRES’ DISEASE OUTBREAK
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ollowing reports of an outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease at a plastics manufacturer’s facilities, Wilo is calling on stakeholders involved in plumbing, heating and building services to avoid making the same mistakes. The case, which took place in 2020 at the factory of
a West Bromwich fi rm and saw fi ve people contract the disease (BBC News), has culminated in the business being fi ned £50,000 by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), while being ordered to pay £11,000 in costs. One person was admitted to hospital and spent two weeks in intensive care before being discharged. Now, Wilo, the effi ciency-fi rst pump manufacturer, wants
installers, specifi ers and building owners to proactively manage the risks of Legionella bacteria to avoid similar scenarios in future and help better protect people. David Williamson, Sales & Marketing Director at Wilo, also advises that measures as straightforward as installing a secondary hot water circulator pump can safeguard against non- compliance while lowering energy consumption and costs. David said: “As we’ve seen in this case that’s been brought to light by the HSE, Legionnaires’ Disease is a
highly dangerous, potentially life-threatening condition that can be wholly avoided if plumbing systems are managed correctly. “This is one of the more extreme cases that we’ve seen in the industry. However, it’s possible that many plumbing systems across both commercial and residential properties are potentially in very similar situations, especially if they are of an age. “That said, there are some relatively straightforward solutions, and modern, innovative circulator pumps, like our Stratos-PICO Z and Stratos-MAXO Z ranges, are one way to prevent Legionella bacteria from breeding. The ultimate benefi t is that people are not put at risk, but for building owners and managers, it also means peace of mind from health and safety responsibilities and energy usage.” David said: “Modern secondary hot water circulator pumps can be installed at a relatively small cost, but the advantages they provide in the long term are signifi cant. By simply taking a modern, smart pumps like those in Wilo’s range, they can help with compliance, enhance a fi rms’ reputation as a responsible employer, and save people from contracting Legionnaires’ Disease.”
HETAS, the solid fuel and biomass organisation, has announced the expansion of its network of registered training centres throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
www.hetas.co.uk
Following the Climate Change Committee (CCC)’s Progress Report to Parliament stating the UK is lagging in its building decarbonisation eff orts, REHAU is calling on the Government to increase heat pump uptake by reducing the ‘spark gap’.
www.rehau.com
Taking place at the Novotel London West on the 12 October, the BESA National Conference will centre around three primary themes: addressing business challenges and fi nding solutions, engaging in technical sessions with actionable insights, and empowering aspiring leaders with the skills necessary for a successful career.
www.thebesa.com
Andy Hawes has joined Aermec as general manager, technical services as part of the company’s further expansion and vision to make Aermec UK a Centre of Excellence within the HVAC industry.
www.aermec.co.uk
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