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New engineering services alliance, Actuate UK, to champion change and collaboration A new alliance for the multi-billion UK engineering services sector launched this week via a virtual industry event. Actuate UK is an alliance of eight leading trade, technology, research and professional bodies in engineering services. It will deliver a single, consolidated voice for the sector. As an agent for positive change, Actuate UK supports the delivery of a safer, more productive and sustainable UK built environment. Together with others in the industry, the UK Government and the Devolved Nations, Actuate UK will play a key role by supporting essential national initiatives. Initiatives such as the Construction Leadership Council’s Recovery Roadmap, the...	Latest Issue

Polypipe acquires ADEY Innovation Provider of magnetic filters, chemicals and related products, ADEY, has been acquired by Polypipe. This move will see ADEY further support...	Government will challenge low bids Contractors face “intense scrutiny” if they submit unrealistically low bids for public sector contracts, according to a senior official at the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial...
Pollutive refrigerants pose risk to heat pump rollout, warns Vert Heat pump suppliers are being urged to consider balancing an expected surge of installations in 2021 with long-term environmental targets concerning the...	New guidance helps workers stay safe The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued a suite of new essential guidance to help the sector’s operatives continue to work safely on...
New service to provide HVAC design expertise A team of HVAC technical specialists is launching a new service to provide design expertise and systems for commercial developments. ...	North Yorkshire firm wins contract to train installers in renewables A specialist training provider based in North Yorkshire, has been awarded a contract worth almost £1 million to deliver national training for installers of renewable energy products. ...
SNIPEF welcomes training grant funding The Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has welcomed an announcement of funding to help upskill plumbing apprentices and employees in the installation of ground and air source heat pumps. The new skills will be at the heart of the green energy transformation as Scotland transitions to net zero carbon by 2045, with the aim of approximately 126,000 buildings to be fitted with heat pumps by the end of 2025 and more than 50% of Scottish homes...

Features
Thermal wheels vs transmission of viruses Ventilation specialist Swegon explores the benefits of properly constructed, installed and maintained rotary heat exchangers and busts a few myths with...	Heating repurposed for commercial properties With the need to repurpose and refurbish older buildings now greater than ever, specifiers and contractors should look to retrofit solutions, says Steve...

Domestic News
Decarbonisation of rural homes at risk – research New research has raised questions over whether the Government’s current approach to decarbonising off gas grid homes is achievable unless rural households...	JTL reveals winning apprentices JTL, the national training provider for electrical and heating & plumbing apprenticeships, has named the three winners of its annual National Apprentice of...
Record year for gas boiler enquiries New data from Boiler Guide has shown an increase of 43% in customers enquiries for new boilers suggesting gas boilers remain the preferred heating choice...	Prepare for the future urges training provider This National Apprenticeship Week (8-14th February), national training provider, JTL, is encouraging both learners and employers to act now to build for a better future. JTL is...

Product News
Fresh air solution for residential dwellings Mitsubishi Electric has launched a residential range of Lossnay Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems to provide clean and healthy air...	ESi launches 6 series heating controls ESi Controls has launched its new, top of the range, 6 Series WiFi Programmable Room Thermostat, offering the latest in heating control for homes and...
'Extreme' hot water delivered by Mikrofill Mikrofill has completed an extensive hot water system refurbishiment for Wexham Park Hospital. Early in 2018, Ameresco Inc, a leading independent provider of comprehensive building services began a £7.5 million energy infrastructure and maintenance contract at Wexham Park Hospital. Awarded by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, Wexham Park is a 588 bed acute care hospital serving Slough and the surrounding area of Berkshire. As well as replacing the existing steam...

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