FETA’s flagship networking event – the renowned Annual Luncheon – recently brought together industry peers from across the heating, ventilation, building controls, refrigeration and air conditioning industries, with over 600 manufacturers,…

More than £14 million is being made available to accelerate the installation of heat pumps and heat networks across the country, as a new scheme launches to train thousands of…

Craig Dolan, European Heat Pump Business Development Manager at Vaillant Group, has been appointed Vice-Chair of the Heat Pump Association (HPA).   Craig Dolan steps into the role to support…

The IOR is hosting a webinar on 12 May where UK expert on F-Gases, Ray Gluckman will explain what the proposed changes to the EU F-Gas Regulation might mean for…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) launched its Young Engineers Network on Thursday 7th April 2022 at the Royal Society of Medicine in London, where young engineers were able to meet…

After taking over from Terry Sharp, Graeme Rees has outlined some of the key issues he would like to address during his tenure as President of the Building Controls Industry…

The Heat Pump Association has long been calling for financial incentives to maintain support for low carbon heating and drive uptake. This was a key recommendation within our Roadmap for…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced Graeme Rees as its new President. Graeme takes over from Terry Sharp who has held the role for the past two years,…

As Terry Sharp prepares to step down as BCIA President he has taken time to reflect on his two years at the helm of the organisation that represents the UK’s…

The National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) host Industry Minister Lee Rowley on a tour of Ideal Standard, the only remaining manufacturer of sanitary ware in the UK, where he met…

One of the core values of FETA is to support improvements in decarbonisation productivity and to play our part in achieving global carbon reduction targets. By becoming members of the…

The British Refrigeration Association (BRA) has announced Neil Roberts, senior technical sales manager at refrigerant supplier Climalife as its new Vice President. This follows the appointment of Mark Hughes as…

Statement about the late Max Halliwell, Heat Pump Association Vice Chairman by Phil Hurley, Chairman, Heat Pump Association “The entire heat pump industry is shocked and saddened at the passing…

The first cohort of Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) apprentices have started their BEMS Controls Engineer Apprenticeship through the BCIA’s national training provider, Group Horizon. Applications for the second cohort…

As organisers of the 7th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain the Institute of Refrigeration is delighted to announce the launch of a student prize, which will…

The Heat Pump Association warmly welcomes the launch of the UK’s Heat and Buildings Strategy today in the hope that it will encourage exceptional market growth over the next few…

As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has interviewed two of its members who are both at different stages of their career. Roger Woodward…

In the wake of a landmark report released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has underlined the need for well-maintained building controls…

The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP, has welcomed the launch of a new training course that will overhaul the route…

The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) has announced two changes in its senior officer roles. Paul White has been appointed FETA Chairman, replacing Mark Woods who has stepped down…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is backing calls for an extension on the transition time for products to display the new UKCA Mark instead of the established EU ‘CE’…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is encouraging trades personnel looking to build on their existing knowledge gained from the BCM01-03 training courses to maximise their career potential with three…

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA), which has grown from 11 members in its earliest days to around 120 members, accounting for 80…

World Refrigeration Day is an international awareness campaign established by the World Refrigeration Day Secretariat to raise the profile of the refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat-pump sector and focuses attention on the significant…

Actuate UK has issued a warning about serious consequences for businesses, public and commercial projects as well as domestic customers in only six months if a major issue regarding product…

The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) is delighted to announce that Mike Nankivell has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services to the UK…

With efficient building management taking on increasing importance in a post-COVID world, as well as the UK’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is…

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR)’s Cool Careers Event will take place on 24 June to mark World Refrigeration Day with a celebration of careers, skills and education initiatives in the…

The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) is delighted to announce that the new FETA Chief Executive will be Chris Yates. This decision follows a rigorous and thorough selection process…

This week the IOR has published a new Guidance note for the occupations of Design and Applications Engineer as part of its series of roadmaps setting out the skills, knowledge…

A diverse, stimulating and profitable career is the potential reward for anybody looking to pursue one of the many professions available in the Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) industry, according…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has released a new Technical Guide to add to its portfolio of online Guides available to download. The new guide, entitled “Selection of Control…

The British Refrigeration Association (BRA) has announced the release of an updated guide on the Jointing of Pipework for Refrigeration Systems. This latest issue is the sixth version of the…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has released a new Technical Guide to add to its portfolio of online Guides available to download. The new Guide, entitled “Good Practice Guide…

National training provider Group Horizon Ltd, in partnership with the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced the launch of their delivery of the Level 4 Building Energy Management Systems…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is delighted to announce the finalists for the BCIA Awards 2021. Despite a difficult and unprecedented year the record has once again been broken…

FETA are pleased to announce that their Annual Luncheon - that had to be postponed in 2020 - will now be held on Friday 5th November 2021.  Russell Beattie, FETA…

The Institute of Refrigeration has just released the programme* for its Annual Conference taking place online on 21 and 22 April. The theme of the Conference is “The Journey to Net…

As many of you will know, Russell Beattie will be retiring later this year after nearly 7 years in the post. The process of recruiting his successor is now under…

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) has just released the programme for its Annual Conference taking place online on 21 and 22 April 2021. Delegates to “The Journey to Net Zero…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced that George Lee will be taking over the role of Executive Officer, following the retirement of Roger Borer who has been in…

The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) is now part of a newly formed industry alliance made up of eight leading professional bodies from the engineering services sector. Created as…

The Heat Pump Association, which represents around 95% of the heat pump manufacturing market share, has surveyed its members to estimate the supply of heat pumps in 2021. This has revealed…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is delighted to announce the addition of two new members to its Management Committee; Peter Beck, UK Sales Director at Sauter Automation, and Gavin…

Phil Hurley is the new Chairman of the Heat Pump Association (HPA), replacing Graham Wright who has finished his two-year term and now steps down from the role. Replacing Phil…

Space Engineering Services has announced the death of its co-founder Terry O’Sullivan. He was 78. Terry O’Sullivan was a founding member of Space Engineering along with Roger Bryant and Bob…

The BFCMA are supporting CO Awareness week, which is taking place from 23rd to 29th November. An information pack can be found here. More information on the whole subject can…

Today the Heat Pump Association released a ground-breaking report outlining the steps that the UK Government must take to shape future policy and decarbonise the heating industry. The report aims…

The BCIA is delighted to announce the launch of the 2021 BCIA Awards which will take place on Thursday 6th May 2021 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.  The biggest and…

At the IOR AGM on 5th November, Mike Creamer took over from Kevin Glass as President of the IOR.  Mike commented: “I am very honoured to have been charged with…

  Being members of the CBI, FETA has received the following message from the outgoing Director General   As I leave the CBI at the end of my term as…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) says significant time and money can be saved on building projects by adapting technical drawings to include specific instructions for Building Energy Management System…

Taking place on 10-12 November, the free-to-attend virtual Net-Zero Live 2020 event will include high-level keynote talks, interactive panel discussions, facilitated networking sessions and educational masterclasses, as well as virtual exhibition booths…

NAADUK (National Association of Air Duct Specialist UK) has reviewed and updated their guidance document for their members and all building managers.  The 2nd Review gives further clarification and understanding…

The refrigerant producers group EFCTC is inviting companies from across the refrigeration and air conditioning industry to join a new campaign to eradicate the black market for HFCs.  Describing the…

The BCIA is proud to be supporting the inaugural Smart Buildings Virtual Conference which will take place from the 13-15 October 2020.  Registration is now open. Visit the website (https://sbvirtualconference.hubilo.com) to…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced the winner of its Schoolz Out competition, which challenged school pupils to design an energy saving product or initiative for their school…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) hosted its first ever Virtual Awards on Thursday 10 September 2020. The event was held in aid of Mind, a charity which provides advice…

With companies looking at how they can safely bring their staff back to work, the Building Controls industry Association (BCIA) believes that it is more important than ever that building…

In July 2020 the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government published Guidance titled "Building Regulations and Approved Documents index" which is an enhanced Manual to the Building Regulations designed…

The BCIA is proud to be supporting the inaugural Smart Buildings Show - Virtual Conference 2020, which will take place from the 13-15 October 2020.  This new, interactive event will contain content…

The Smoke Control Association (SCA) has announced that all of its members have signed up to stringent new membership requirements designed to maintain the highest industry standards. Key amongst the…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is issuing a reminder to school pupils not to miss out on the chance to win an exciting prize. The BCIA’s Schoolz Out competition…

It is with sadness that we have to report the recent death of John Lilburn.  John was a popular member of the BRA Refrigerated Display Cabinet Section over a 25…

John Morley, who formerly led DuPont’s refrigeration technical efforts and programmes in Europe, has sadly died. He was 78. After spending his entire career at DuPont (now Chemours), he earned…

A new Heat Commission convened by the CBI and University of Birmingham - with leading industry figures - has called on the Government to ban the installation of conventional gas…

Increasing concern about the continued use of illegally imported refrigerant gas has prompted the UK’s main F-Gas certification body REFCOM to issue a stark warning to ‘rogue’ refrigeration and air…

SOME OF the UK’s most experienced clean energy experts have joined forces to create a new guide for domestic heat pump installers. This new heat pump guide creates a single…

The Heat Pump Association has welcomed Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Summer Statement, which looks set to build on promises that the UK will continue to invest in green technology in an…

The Institute of Refrigeration has released the full programme of speakers for the Rankine 2020 online international conference which takes place on 27th to 31st July this year. The programme…

The Building Controls Industry Association has launched a brand new summer competition that encourages children and young people to design an energy saving product or initiative which uses an element…

People in the Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump industry have been working hard to keep essential services running in vital sectors, including supermarkets and hospitals, to help their local…

The Cold Chain Federation's Cold Chain Energy Summit has now put back to November due to the coronavirus pandemic. To replace it, the Cold Chain Federation will host three days…

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) today launched a Training Strategy that lays out how the heating industry needs to transform to enable the wider adoption of heat pumps throughout the…

A Coalition of Heating Industry bodies with particular interests in Low Carbon Heating Systems today published two consultations on qualification criteria for low carbon heating system training courses. The first…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has released a new Technical Guide to add to its portfolio of online Guides available to download.   The new Guide, entitled “The Impact…

The British Flue & Chimney Manufacturers Association is saddened to announce the news that Melvyn Lingel, past President of the BFCMA, passed away on 1st May. Always a very popular…

BSI is partnering with the Emergency Planning College (EPC), part of the Cabinet Office Civil Contingencies Secretariat, to deliver a series of best practice webinars around business continuity and crisis…

This is a situation which may effect a number of FETA members. BSI has been asked if a committee member can continue committee work if they are representing their company…

The Heat Pump Industry has warmly welcomed the Government consultation on Future Support for Low Carbon Heat(1), published yesterday, and in particular the proposal to make grants of £4,000 available…

Due to the spread of coronavirus and the subsequent lockdown the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) has postponed its Annual Luncheon originally scheduled for Thursday 23rd April 2020. The Lunch…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced Graeme Rees as its new Vice-President. Graeme replaces Terry Sharp who recently took over as President from Jon Belfield. Graeme is currently…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced Terry Sharp as its new President. Mr Sharp takes over from Jon Belfield who has held the role for the past two…

The H&V News Summit will return this September to discuss the Future of HVAC. As we enter a new decade, the HVAC Sector is contending with the UK’s continued push…

The Heat Pump Association has welcomed the Chancellor’s Budget, announced on 11th March 2020, which sets out solid plans to fund the replacement of fossil fuel heating and invest in…

Amanda Barnes, chief executive of Net-Zero Live’s organiser Faversham House, said: “We have been closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and related Government guidelines. After careful consideration, and having spoken…

The EPEE event on March 24, which was the official launch of its Count on Cooling campaign, is the latest event to fall victim to the coronavirus and EPEE has…

The REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE project has recently launched a FREE e-learning course completion certificate available to anyone who has completed all pages of all nine of the    e-learning modules.…

From March 2, 2020 you can officially register to take part in this year's SkillFRIDGE cycle, a competition that aims to encourage young people into refrigeration careers and to help…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is delighted to announce the finalists for the BCIA Awards 2020. Passing the mark once again for the previous year’s number of entries, the…

The British Flue and Chimney Manufacturers Association (BFCMA) supports the Government action to cut pollution from household burning, announced on 21st February. Burning wet wood makes no sense on any…

We are pleased to report that, as a direct result of cooperation between the industry investigation agency and the Commission anti-fraud organization (OLAF), acting on tip offs through the EFCTC…

An agreement between the EU and the UK to continue the mutual recognition of professional certification should put minds at ease throughout the refrigeration and air conditioning industry, according to…

Payment practices, especially  retentions, are of interest to a number of our members, particularly  those involved in installation aspects. You may recall that we have in the past leant our…

In November 2019, EPEE, the European Partnership for Energy and the Environment published its white paper “Count on Cooling: A five-step approach to deliver sustainable cooling” during the UN’s 31st…

The 2020 FETA magazine has been published!  This years issue contains messages from FETA Chief Executive, Russell Beattie, and FETA Chairman, Mark Woods, together with a variety of articles from…

Karen Perry from Daikin has recently become the new Chairperson for the Institute of Refrigeration’s (IOR) Women in RACHP Network. She follows in the footsteps of Samantha Buckell who held…

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has launched its vision report; “Delivering Net Zero: A Roadmap for the Role of Heat Pumps”. The report, available to download from the HPA website,…

The WorldSKills UK Live final, November 21-23, saw the SkillFRIDGE finalists go head to head to compete for the coveted gold medal. The finals were held at the NEC in…

The new South West and South Wales Refrigeration Society was officially launched earlier this month during an Institute of Refrigeration Cool Talk Breakfast Briefing. With over 35 participants at the…

At the recent IOR AGM held on 6th November the current President, Kevin Glass, announced that Mike Creamer had been voted in as the next President-Elect. The role of the…

To tackle climate change, the UK has a legal commitment for carbon emissions to be net zero by 2050. This means that high carbon fossil fuels currently used to heat…

Does your company deserve to be in the spotlight? Perhaps a fellow colleague deserves some extra recognition after exceeding expectations on a project? Don’t miss the chance to put your…

London’s leading construction and design show is back for 2019 and this time it is bigger and better than ever before. Spanning across two floors, London Build is more than…

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has announced an event at Westminster for the launch of its ‘Roadmap’ document. The report outlines the heat pump industry’s vision for how the deployment…

Reducing or eliminating domestic carbon emissions will involve transforming the UK’s entire housing stock through a combination of improved insulation, behavioural change and a reduction in the use of carbon…

The box office event of the year is back! Entries are officially open for the 2020 Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) Awards. The distinguished ‘Oscar’ style ceremony has rightfully earned…

Due to numerous of requests to extend the deadline, the organisers of “Rankine 2020 – Advances in Cooling, Heating and Power Generation”, have decided to extend the deadline to 16th…

London’s leading construction and design show is back for 2019 and this time it is bigger and better than ever before. Spanning across two floors, London Build is more than…

The Rushlight Awards are open now - with a closing date of 30 November 2019 These are the only set of awards designed specifically to support and promote all the…

A major new payment and mental health survey has been launched by 27 bodies in the UK construction industry, to understand how poor payment practices are impacting mental health and…

The BESA National Conference will feature two ‘must attend’ sessions for building engineering contractors linked to the future of cooling. The one-day conference held at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London on…

Holders of Engineering Services SKILLcards are now able to renew their cards online following another upgrade of the online SKILLcard application system operated by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).…

The Women in RACHP Network is encouraging everyone in the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sector to take a survey to be in with a chance of winning a…

The Science and Technology Committee has highlighted the lack of Government policies in place to deliver the net zero target by 2050 and recommends 10 steps the Government should take…

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to present at the IIR International Rankine 2020 Conference in Glasgow – Advances in Cooling, Heating and Power Generation. Celebrate the life and legacy of…

London Build has been celebrating women within the construction industry since 2015, hosting an annual Women in Construction networking attended by over 1,200 women working across all sectors – making…

FETA is partnering with the Hotel360 show this year. Uniting the leading innovators from the worlds of marketing, branding, facilities management, operations, technology and beyond, Hotel360 is the hub of…

With the European market swamped with cheap, illegal refrigerant, the contractors association AREA, refrigeration component manufacturers group ASERCOM, refrigerant producers organisation EFCTC, and EPEE, the European Partnership for Energy &…

This year’s BESA National Conference will take place at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London on November 21st. Taking its overall theme as ‘Competence, compliance and climate change – turning theory…

AREA, the European refrigeration contractors association, has issued a new publication "Introduction to Refrigeration Standard EN 378".  This is a useful and practical guide to the standard, and the calculations…

Working in partnership, the BRA and IOR have revised Part 2 of the Guide to Good Commercial Refrigeration Practice series. This series was produced to ensure good practice guidelines are…

The first ever World Refrigeration Day took place on 26th June and FETA demonstrated its full support for the inaugural event by participating in a refrigeration themed seminar at the…

A recent ADCAS meeting held at the offices of Doby Verrolec in Stanley near Durham has been well received by members of the group. Attracting an impressive number of attendees,…

FETA is partnering with the Hotel360 show. Coming to London’s ExCel on the 18th and 19th of September, Hotel360 will be covering he whole breath of the hospitality sector, providing…

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) is hosting its fifth building performance exhibition Build2Perform Live at Olympia London on 26 & 27 November 2019. The two day event will feature 80+ hours of approved…

FETA are supporting the Hotel 360 show this year! Uniting the leading innovators from the worlds of marketing, branding, facilities management, operations, technology and beyond, Hotel360 is the hub of…

The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) has announced two changes in its senior officer roles. Nick Howlett has stepped down as FETA Chairman, and is replaced by Mark Woods…

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has welcomed the government’s announcement that the UK will become the first major nation to commit to reaching a net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050.…

The EURIS Taskforce, a body of trade organisations representing UK manufacturing worth £148 billion in turnover and with 1.1 million employees, has today written to all Conservative leadership candidates to…

After much discussion with, and support from, major industry brands, it has been agreed to move the date of this show to 20 – 22 April 2020, ExCel, London This…

A reminder that the Rushlight Summer Showcase takes place on Thursday 20 June 2019 at the Victory Services Club, 63-79 Seymour Street, London, W2 2HF.    It is THE marketplace…

The Institute of Refrigeration has issued a call for abstracts for the IIR International Rankine 2020 Conference - Advances in Cooling, Heating and Power Generation.  This conference will take place…

The industry will be celebrating the first World Refrigeration Day on 26 June 2019. Aiming to raise the profile of the important contribution that our sector makes globally to modern living,…

One week ahead of the European elections, the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) gathered more than 200 industry experts to discuss latest developments in the market and to assess how…

Leading younger people from across the engineering services sector now have a new opportunity to be recognised and rewarded for their achievements, following the launch of ECA’s Power Players initiative.…

FETA is partnering with Hotel360, UK’s leading hospitality event dedicated to increasing hotel profitability! Taking place on the 18th & 19th of September, the event is set to transform London’s…

The winners of the 2019 Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) Awards were announced at an exclusive ceremony and gala dinner on 09 May at the swanky Hilton Birmingham Metropole Birmingham.…

The Heat Pump Association (HPA), as the UK’s leading authority on the use and benefits of heat pump technology, welcomes the publication today of the Committee on Climate Change’s Net…

ADCAS has announced its full support for a newly introduced pre-qualification (PQ) system – a joint venture by Build UK and the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) designed to tackle…

It’s a busy time for some of the brightest young engineers from the RACHP industry. This year’s SkillFRIDGE cycle is well underway as qualifying apprentices get set to face the…

The Rushlight Summer Showcase takes place on Thursday 20 June 2019 at the Victory Services Club, 63-79 Seymour Street, London, W2 2HF.  It is THE marketplace that brings together cleantech…

The event of the century within the building controls industry is almost upon us - are you ready? The illustrious 2019 BCIA Awards will be hosted by award winning comedian…

On the 9th April 2019, the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA), in collaboration with SME Europe and DryFiciency, organised a breakfast debate on tackling the subject of “Industrial and Commercial…

The Heat Pump Association is a proud supporter of the first Future of Heat Conference taking place on 8 May 2019 in Birmingham.   The Future of Heat is a…

The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) is delighted to announce Joe Cairns as its second recipient of an Arkwright Scholarship Award. Joe was unable to make it to the…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is delighted to announce that it now has a grand total of 100 members. The recent addition of Kernow Controls has enabled the BCIA…

A new website, established by the refrigerant producers group EFCTC, will allow easy and confidential reporting of illegal refrigerant imports and sales activity in Europe.  The HFC phase down, which…

The Smoke Control Association (SCA) was recently invited by the Fire Sector Federation to present to a House of Lords symposium on third party certification and accreditation. Sponsored by Lord…

Orlando Rawlings, silver medal winner from the 2017 SkillFRIDGE cycle, has been selected to represent the United Kingdom at the WorldSkills international competition final in Russia later this year. Orlando,…

With the UK’s commitment to reduce fossil fuels usage and CO2 emissions, heat pumps provide a viable alternative to current heating methods, however uptake remains low. The IOR and HPA are…

FETA is supporting World Refrigeration Day. Confirming its support, FETA Chief Executive Russell Beattie said: “Initiatives such as this are important to help raise and increase awareness of the remarkable…

The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) is issuing new Guidance on Risk Assessments for compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR). With the increasing use of…

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) says the government’s announcement in the Spring Statement that gas boilers will be banned in new homes from 2025 is a step in the right…

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) was recently invited to give evidence during a parliamentary session held by the Science and Technologies Committee as part of its inquiry into ‘Technologies for…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is delighted to announce the finalists for the BCIA Awards 2019. After being inundated with a record number of entries, the judges faced a…

Low Carbon Homes brings global domestic energy efficiency innovation to the UK’s regions via a nationwide event series – the Low Carbon Homes Forum. Low Carbon Homes wants to drive…

The 2019 CIBSE Technical Symposium will provide an opportunity to examine and share research, development and applications that will drive change in the regulation, creation and maintenance of the built…

ASHRAE and the UN Environment Programme are accepting entries for a jointly established international award program to promote the innovative designs, research and practices of low-GWP alternative refrigerants and related…

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has welcomed a report by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) that calls for a ban on gas boilers in homes by 2025. The report,…

The HPA has reviewed and commented upon a recent document from BEIS entitled "Clean Growth - Transfoming Heat". This report focuses on ways the UK can de-carbonise heat, and move…

Registration is now open for the 2019 cycle of SkillFRIDGE, the competition which aims to put the RACHP industry on the map, tackling the UK skills crisis while helping young…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced that Graeme Rees has been elected on to its Management Committee. Graeme has been involved in the building controls industry for nearly…

Dr Christina Francis from London South Bank University won the IOR’s Ted Perry award last year for her research into carbon emissions from Direct-Drive Last mile Refrigerated Vehicles.  On the…

ASHRAE and UN Environment have announced an awards programme for innovative designs, research and practices of low-GWP alternative refrigerants applied in developing countries. The Lower-GWP Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Innovation Award…

BEIS continues to supply FETA with information regarding Brexit. The Government is accelerating no deal preparations to ensure the country is prepared for every eventuality, as it is the responsible…

As many members will know, FETA is closely involved with EURIS (European Union Relationship & Industrial Strategy). The EURIS Taskforce is an advisory body for the potential impacts of the…

Two long standing members of FETA associations have taken on senior roles in two industry bodies. Kevin Glass, MD of Bitzer UK and a stalwart member of BRA, took over…

The ever popular FETA Annual Lunch will be held this year on Thursday, 11th April.  The venue, as always, is The Brewery in Chiswell Street in the City of London.…

Two of the world’s leading HVAC&R member organisations have put pen to paper on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) and…

The 2019 cycle of SkillFRIDGE, the skills competition dedicated to engaging the next generation of engineers and raising the profile of the RACHP industry, will get underway next month when…

In response to the recent announcement that the Government plans to introduce a tougher regulatory system for building safety, the Smoke Control Association (SCA) has voiced its full support for…

Parliament’s Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee has urged the government to bring forward proposals to introduce mandatory project accounts with a mechanism to independently release cash retentions owed…

The 10th Rushlight Show, kindly sponsored by Innovate UK, BEIS, Flanders Investment & Trade,  Carbon Limiting Technologies, Granted Consultancy, Venner Shipley, Prova PR, Everoze and Climate-KIC, is taking place on…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is encouraging the wider industry to consider the importance of implementing effective building controls from the outset of building projects in order to meet…

FETA were joint signatories to a letter in May this year from BSI to Secretary of State Greg Clark in which BSI requested a commitment from Government to the UK’s…

Mike Nankivell has announced that he intends to stand down as Heat Pump Association (HPA) President at the end of 2018. Graham Wright, currently Vice President of the HPA, will…

A new leaflet – Get Ready for Flammable Refrigerants! – has been prepared by EPEE, AREA, Asercom and the EFCTC as part of a broad communications campaign. It follows a…

EPEE (European Partnership for Energy and the Environment) has produced a Q&A leaflet on the low GWP HFO and HCFO refrigerants. Whilst these products have been available for some time,…

It was announced in the recent Budget that the Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme will be closing (though still available to purchasers of the related Energy Technology List (ETL) products until…

The Rushlight Awards are the only set of awards designed specifically to support and promote all the latest clean technologies, innovations and initiatives for businesses and other organisations throughout UK,…

Do you have what it takes to be crowned the best of the best in the building controls industry? If the fierce competition is no match for you - prove…

The Smoke Control Association (SCA) has declared its backing for a new industry initiative launched to encourage the government to deliver on all of the recommendations laid out in Dame…

The Energy and Rural Business Show is a pioneering event which comes from the creators of The Energy Now Expo, which the Heat Pump Association has supported for several years.…

EPEE, representing the refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump industry in Europe, and three leading associations in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) sector – EFCTC, AREA and ADC3R…

The Smoke Control Association (SCA) now has its own Company Page on LinkedIn. If you would like to stay up to date with the latest news and developments in the…

John Austin-Davies, whose name became synonymous with the UK commercial refrigeration industry, has retired after a career spanning 40 years.  John was a past Chairman of FETA, and a past…

The software tool for SAP v10.0 has been published and is available via https://www.isap.org.uk/. This is based on the SAP v10.0 specification which is published here: https://bregroup.com/sap/sap10/ The purpose of providing this…

Former FETA chairman Graham Wright has volunteered to spearhead FETA’s involvement in a new SBEM industry forum launched by BRE. SBEM stands for Simplified Building Energy Model and is a…

ADCAS continues to offer support and guidance to ‘Working Group 2 – competencies of installers’, one of a number of working groups set up in the wake of the Grenfell…

Representing the Smoke Control Association (SCA), Ian Doncaster was recently asked to attend the recent CIBSE Round Table to discuss smoke control regulation post Grenfell. An in-depth debate and sharing…

The FETA A2L working group organized a workshop during the recent inaugural IIR conference on the use of HFO refrigerants.  Entitled “Practical considerations in the use of HFOs and HFO…

Preparation for the last leg of the SkillFRIDGE competition has begun as the six qualifying apprentices from the national heats hone their skills and sharpen their knowledge in readiness to…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is urging the industry to invest in building controls at the design stage of a building in order to lower the overall operating costs…

London's leading construction and design show, London Build, will return to Olympia in London on October 23rd & 24th. Since its launch four years ago, London Build has established itself…

Entries are now open for the 2019 Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) Awards and you are invited to submit your entry for the most distinguished awards ceremony in the industry’s…

Talented people working in construction and the HVAC industry are to be recognised as part of a campaign to encourage others to follow their own career in the sector. Launched…

CIBSE are organising their Build2Perform seminar, whci will be held on 26-27 November 2018, at Olympia in London. The CIBSE CPD accredited programme is highly relevant to those working in…

CIBSE will be organising their 2019 Technical Symposium at the University of Sheffield from 25-26 April. This will be titled Transforming Built Environments – driving change with engineering Reshaping regulation,…

The FETA A2L Working Group is to run a course on Monday 3rd September 2018 at the 1st IIR International Conference on the Application of HFO Refrigerants. The course, ‘Practical…

An exciting new show co-locates with the HVAC & Refrigeration Show, to offer visitors a 2020 vision of all that is new in building services An appetite for a dedicated…

The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) has announced changes to some of its senior positions, with John Smith standing down as FETA Chairman, and Nick Howlett taking over the…

The topic of wellbeing continues to create discussion in all quarters – and it is highly prevalent in the building controls sector. Therefore, the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) ponders…

The summer holiday is now well and truly underway and there’s never been a better time to polish up your skills and update your knowledge with the latest titles available…

A recent British Refrigeration Association (BRA) meeting saw a record attendance of 47 people, necessitating a move from our own Hare Hatch conference room to larger premises at the Holiday…

Improving the energy efficiency of the UK economy could deliver a net benefit of £7.5 billion, with the building sector being a key contributor to these energy savings with most…

Working in partnership with business and civil society, the government is introducing the first ever Green GB Week – an annual week designed to highlight the opportunities clean growth offers…

150 Chief Executives, including the CEO’s of some of Britain’s biggest engineering employers as well as those of some of its most innovative smaller companies have today written to the…

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) has just released the programme for the conference on the Application of HFO Refrigerants taking place in Birmingham from 2 to 5 September 2018. With…

A new certification scheme developed by the Smoke Control Association (SCA), in partnership with IFC Certification, has been finalised and is expected to help raise standards across the industry. The…

Regional heats are well underway for the SkillFRIDGE 2018 Competition Series, giving aspiring RACHP engineers the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and practical skills and a chance to secure a…

Addressing skills shortages in building services, and the latest initiatives to create a new pipeline of talent into the heating and ventilation industries, are just two of the big issues…

In the months since January, colleges from across the UK have been identifying their most outstanding RACHP students and have put them in the running to compete in the SkillFRIDGE…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is delighted to offer the perfect starting point for professionals working in the building controls industry: BCM00 Introduction to Building Controls and HVAC training…

The prestigious CIBSE Young Engineer Awards recognises and rewards innovative thinking, hard work and skills of graduate engineers, as well as employers who pro-actively champion young people in the building…

The winners of the 2018 Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) Awards were announced at the prestigious ceremony and gala dinner on 10 May at the Hilton Metropole Birmingham.   Multi…

The final report from the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety was published on 17 May 2018 and is available to download from MHCLG website The Smoke Control Association…

The Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE) in India and The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) in the UK are pleased to confirm that they have agreed…

The Ground Source Heat Pump Association’s Technical Seminar will be hosted by the University of Leeds which has active ground source energy research interests. The event takes place on 24th…

FETA has been working over recent months as part of the EURIS Task Force in lobbying the UK government to get the best possible outcomes for our industry sectors from…

On Thursday 19th April more than 600 manufacturers, suppliers, installers and contractors assembled for the FETA Annual Lunch. With the temperature soaring well over 20˚C, members of the Federation of…

The challenge of developing BEMS Controls Engineers in sufficient numbers and quality for the industry, is one that the BCIA continues to address. The main focus at present is to…

The Environmental Audit Committee has today published its report, UK Progress on Reducing F-gas Emissions. The report calls on the Government to enforce existing F-gas regulations and use its procurement…

With revenue contributions of over £4.5 billion GDP to the UK economy but a talent pool that is running dry, the impending skills crisis within the engineering sector poses a…

The Hotel Facilities Management Expo is the ultimate destination for the products, features and services optimising the functionality of hotels. The event takes place on the 25th & 26th of…

The EU project, REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE, will organise a programme of Study Days and Train the Trainer events during the second half of 2018 and into 2019 to reinforce…

Over the last 6 months the Smoke Control Association have been working on raising the bar/getting their house in order within the Smoke Control Association. The primary aim is to…

The IoR has released a new Good Practice Guide to refrigerant weight scale calibration, which is free to download for a limited period. Good Practice Guide 69 outlines how scales…

BSI has consulted its members and stakeholders about the possible implications of Brexit for standards. The BSI Brexit Position Statement sets out the eight key principles on which BSI’s post-Brexit…

Building Tech Live will be the most important event in the integrated building technologies sector this October, at the NEC Birmingham. Taking place on 9-11 October 2018, Building Tech Live…

The Smoke Control Association (SCA) has submitted proposals to improve smoke control guidelines within Approved Document B of the Building Regulations. The SCA fully supports the current independent review of…

David Frise has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). He has been combining the roles of head of sustainability at BESA…

Tickets are now on sale for the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) Awards which will be hosted by multi award-winning Lucy Porter. Lucy has been a huge hit with comedy…

The Institute of Refrigeration has updated its Safety Code of Practice for Non Flammable, Lower Toxicity Refrigerants (Group A1). The publication provides essential industry guidance for owners, designers, installers and…

The Rushlight Summer Showcase takes place on Thursday 14 June 2018 at Church House Westminster, Dean’s Yard, London, SW1P 3NZ.  It is THE marketplace that brings together cleantech developers and sustainable…

A set of free newly updated learning materials are now available from the REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE project. The English versions of nine modules have been developed by a team…

Jon Belfield has been appointed the new President of the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA). He steps up from his position of Vice President and takes over the role from…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is delighted to announce the finalists for the most prestigious industry awards ceremony – the BCIA Awards 2018. This year’s leading industry awards received…

The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) has recently been advised that there have been some instances of R410A (classified as A1; non-flammable) being completely removed from an air conditioning…

Energy Now Expo is the only renewable energy event organised exclusively for the agricultural and rural sectors, and the HPA has been pleased to be associated with the event for a…

RAC Magazine is to hold another of its popular free F-Gas Question Time events, seeking to get to grips with the issues surrounding refrigerants and the F-Gas legislation. The annual…

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) is proud to announce that it will be sponsoring the International Women in Engineering Day 2018 (INWED 2018) taking place on 23 June 2018. This…

Responding to the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union’s speech in Vienna, the EURIS Task Force today welcome his call for the mutual recognition of standards between the…

The Association of Ductwork Contractors and Allied Services (ADCAS) has welcomed the recent Government retention payment consultation and responded accordingly. ADCAS endorsed the headline findings in the related report by…

FETA is encouraging its members to share their views on the Energy Technology List (ETL) and Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme by taking part in ICF’s survey and helping to…

Following the appointment of Robust Details Ltd (RDL) and NHBC’s three-year Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) quality control contract, the NHBC hosted a SAP Workshop on Thursday 01 February 2018 at…

Talented apprentices and students in the air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump sectors are invited to put their technical and professional knowledge to the test and showcase their potential in…

Specially designed software to help refrigeration and air conditioning contractors manage their projects and track refrigerant usage is available to Refcom members. Launched during the HVACR Show at London’s Excel…

The British Refrigeration Association (BRA) has produced a second edition of its PURR report.   The updated edition was announced last week at the HVACR Show, which took place at…

The EURIS Taskforce has this week issued a call for clarity from the Government over the proposed two-year transition period and what it actually means for UK industry.  EURIS has…

FETA are official event partners of London Build - the leading construction exhibition for London and the UK - to be held on 23rd & 24th October, National Hall Olympia.…

The CIBSE Technical Symposium 2018 will be held at the London South Bank University from 12-13 April. Themed as 'Stretching the Envelope', the Symposium aims to provide the industry with…

FETA is proud to announce its support for the Building Services Forum which is taking place on Thursday, 8 February 2018 at the Building Centre, London. This exciting one-day event…

The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) has welcomed the first reading of a new retentions bill in parliament on 9th January 2018.   The ‘Aldous Bill’ has been introduced…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is calling on the industry to seize the opportunity to enter the BCIA 2018 Awards. Time is running out to be in with a…

RUSHLIGHT SHOW - LONDON, 25 JANUARY 2018 The 9th Rushlight Show, kindly sponsored by Innovate UK, BEIS, Flanders Investment & Trade,  Carbon Limiting Technologies, Sage, Granted Consultancy, Venner Shipley and…

The Air Movement and Control Association International Inc. (AMCA) has announced the inaugural Air System Engineering and Technology (ASET) Conference-Europe, which will be held on February 20, 2018, in Lyon,…

In a letter to the Daily Telegraph on 18 December 2017 a consortium of more than 20 trade associations and professional bodies representing many small and medium-sized businesses, highlighted facts…

DCLG issued a News release on 18 December 2017 on behalf of the independent review into building regulations and fire safety. Dame Judith Hackitt, who was appointed by government to…

The BCIA 2018 Awards return for a 12th successive year which will bring industry professionals under one roof to celebrate innovation, product development, project delivery and excellent training in the…

The 9th Rushlight Show, kindly sponsored by Innovate UK, BEIS, Flanders Investment & Trade,  Carbon Limiting Technologies, Sage, Granted Consultancy, Venner Shipley and Smith & Williamson, is taking place on…

The EURIS Taskforce is today calling on the Government to establish a post Brexit Industry and Government liaison body with the remit of confirming and recommending for adoption aspects of…

Following its acquisition by Futurebuild Events, Ecobuild – the UK’s leading exhibition and conference for construction, design and energy in the sustainable built environment – has revealed the direction and…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is pleased to announce the release dates for the new and improved building control training courses for 2018. The brand-new courses will offer building…

The Energy Now Expo showcases the renewable energy options available to the agricultural and rural communities of the UK. Providing practical guidance on the latest opportunities available, the event also…

A transformative deal between government and the construction industry which could add billions of pounds to the economy has been announced by Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark today (29…

Building for 2050, funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, highlights the need to construct housing which is low carbon through its design rather than through reliance…

BSI has published the Business plan for the CEN standards committee for Ventilation for Buildings CEN/TC156 deals with all aspects of ventilation for buildings. The scope covers the standardization of…

Tickets are now available to purchase for the inaugural Building Services Forum. This brand new industry event will feature a CPD accredited educational seminar programme offering exclusive, specialised content. Attending…

The Energy Now Expo will be returning to Telford, Shropshire, on 7 and 8 February 2018 for its ninth year, and farmers and landowners across the UK are being urged…

Following the call for evidence for the independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety by the DCLG on 12 September 2017, the Smoke Control Association (SCA) has written an…

After more than 4 years as president of ASERCOM, the Association of European Refrigeration Component Manufacturers, Claude Blanc has announced that he is retiring from his position at the end…

At the recent Heating and Ventilating Review Awards, long serving HEVAC member, Tom Dee of Johnson and Starley, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.  Tom has been in the…

Mike Nankivell has been honoured for his outstanding work in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry.  The RAC Cooling Industry Awards ‘Gold Award’ recognises and rewards those who have made…

One year after the global Kigali amendment to phase-down HFCs, new survey findings from Emerson and international polling company ComRes examine how European retailers are navigating away from HFCs towards…

“Sustainable technologies for a better life” is the guiding theme of the second edition of EUREKA, an innovative and participatory conference organised by EPEE and EVIA, two leading associations headquartered…

Further to the recent letter on trade by Leave means Leave, the EURIS Task Force which represents over 3500 UK companies with a turnover of £105 billion across the electrotechncial,…

The UK government has launched an inquiry into F-gas emission policies and the future of the F-gas regulations post-Brexit. The inquiry by the Environmental Audit Committee will also look at…

It was announced today (12th Oct 2017) by Claire Perry MP, Minister for Climate & Industry, during a government briefing, “Building on the UK’s Clean Growth Credentials”, that the government…

A new report from the University of Birmingham, commissioned by Emerson to coincide with the one year anniversary of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, has highlighted the significant…

Transport for London is an executive body of the Greater London Authority (GLA), created in 2000 as the integrated body responsible for the Capital’s transport system. Its primary role is…

The most anticipated event in the industry’s calendar, the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) Awards 2018 is back for another year. Once again the Hilton Birmingham Metropole will play host to…

BSI have just issued their publication "What Brexit means for industry standards".  The publication explains the global system of standards and BSI’s role in representing the interests of UK stakeholders.  It…

The Rushlight Awards are the only set of awards designed specifically to support and promote all the latest clean technologies, innovations and initiatives for businesses and other organisations throughout UK,…

To assist companies with their planning and decision-making, City & Financial are organising ‘The Post-Brexit UK Trade Policy Summit’ on 8th November in London. An impressive array of top experts…

Following feedback from the highly successful CIBSE BIM Roadshow, attended by hundreds of delegates across the UK and Ireland, CIBSE Training have released a one-day training course to allow engineers, and the wider supply…

For the second year in a row, EPEE and EVIA will host a high-level conference bringing together NGOs, academia, decision-makers, and industry professionals across the HVAC-R value chain to brainstorm,…

Bitzer UK MD Kevin Glass will be the next president of the Institute of Refrigeration after his nomination passed unopposed.  Glass was proposed by the IoR’s executive council in July…

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR), the leading charity run for the public benefit of refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump professionals has just launched its technical papers programme for 2017/18, which…

The Institute of Refrigeration is calling for nominations for the J&E Hall International Gold Medal. Now in its 40th year, this internationally respected award is given in recognition of outstanding…

CIBSE has launched the Society of Digital Engineering (SDE) at the Royal Academy of Engineering. Recognising the increasing percentage of engineering tasks being conducted in a purely digital environment, the…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to the Management Committee. Following a vote by BCIA members, Sandy Damm, Terry Sharp…

There is still time to submit your abstract for the inaugural international conference on the application of HFO refrigerants. Abstracts are due on 2 October 2017 and are required to…

Two young and outstanding performers in the electrotechnical and engineering services industry have won the inaugural ‘Power Players’ initiative, following an announcement at the ED&I Expo in Birmingham. 26-year-old project…

SIRACH will be holding an event on Application for Cryogenic Cooling on 12 October at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL).   The day will be a great opportunity to find…

Don Belcher, a long standing member of the BRA and managing director of Aylesbury-based refrigeration equipment distributor Titan Engineering, has recently retired after more than 40 years in the industry.…

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) National Conference will be held in London on October 19th. The full day event at the four-star Park Plaza Riverbank hotel will focus heavily…

Registration is now open for the UK’s only national exhibition for the refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, heating and heat pump sectors taking place at ExCeL, London from 23-25 January 2018.…

CIBSE’s Build2Perform Live event for building performance professionals takes place at London Olympia, on 21 and 22 November 2017. The programme has now been released.  You can now book your…

FETA has announced its support of the inaugural Building Services Forum. The one-day event will incorporate a comprehensive CPD accredited seminar programme designed to open the debate on the future…

The BFCMA is supporting Chimney Fire Safety Week 2017. Brought to you by Fire Kills and HETAS, Chimney Fire Safety Week was introduced in 2009 and aims to raise awareness…

Danfoss is to present a week of training and events to help engineers and decision makers adapt to the ever-changing refrigerant landscape. Faced with refrigerant phase-downs, price increases and possible…

With less than seven months to go, the UK’s only dedicated exhibition for the refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, heating and heat pump sectors is over 70% sold. The HVAC &…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is highlighting the importance of occupant wellbeing in commercial buildings. As technology continues to evolve, there is an increasing focus on the wellness of…

Four leading young professionals from across the engineering and electrotechnical industry have reached the final of Power Players – and now face an online public vote. The shortlisted entrants to…

An independent review of building regulations and fire safety has been announced by the government.  This follows the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower, which raised serious questions about the fire…

ADCAS – the Association of Ductwork Contractors and Allied Services – recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary in style with a dinner cruise along the Thames. Guests on the night enjoyed…

The qualifying heats of the 2017 SkillFRIDGE competition series have come to a close and the apprentices and students who took part now have their sights firmly set on the…

The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) has announced changes to its senior positions, with Graham Wright standing down as FETA Chairman, and the British Refrigeration Association (BRA) President John…

Coming to London Olympia on 21-22 November 2017 is CIBSE’s newest event Build2Perform Live.  FREE to attend, visitors will be able to choose from a seminar programme with over twenty…

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) will hold a combined national technical conference and awards dinner on October 19th in London. The full day event at the Park Plaza Riverbank…

For the fifth time, international heat pump experts will be gathering at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg for the European Heat Pump Summit on 24 and 25 October 2017. Speakers at the…

The 12th IEA Heat Pump Conference took place in Rotterdam in May. The recently released issue of the HPT Magazine summarises some of the numerous sessions, Workshops, Award ceremonies, and…

Tim Hopkinson has been elected President of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) for 2017/18. The managing director of the ductwork manufacturer and installation contractor E Poppleton and Son took…

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has expressed its disappointment and frustration following news that the delay in bringing in the vital Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) reforms will now extend beyond…

Hydrogen and oxygen for safer brazing at SkillFRIDGE With less than four weeks until the qualifying heats are concluded, the 2017 SkillFRIDGE competition is heating up as apprentices and students…

Stand sales gather pace as new format excites industry participation In line with feedback that 60% of companies and attendees at previous shows carry out most of their business in…

The London Construction Awards are the leading and most prestigious construction awards in London.  The LCA’s recognise achievements, developments and innovation within London’s booming construction industry and feature a wide…

Refrigerant recovery is the topic for the latest technical bulletin from certification company Refcom. The bulletin is designed to inform members of their responsibilities under relevant regulations, and the vital…

As part of its environment and climate action funding programme the European Commission will be co-financing the expansion of the REAL Alternatives blended learning programme for low GWP refrigerants.  ”REAL…

The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) and the Heat Pump Association (HPA) have demonstrated their commitment to carbon free heating and cooling by signing the DecarbHeat Declaration of Support.…

John Lightfoot, Sales Director at TEV Limited, has retired and is standing down as chairman of both a HEVAC and a FETA Group. John, who first got involved in the…

The IOR will be hosting the inaugural IIR International Conference on the application of HFO Refrigerants on 2 to 5 September 2018 in Birmingham. The three-day conference will provide a…

The winners of the 2017 Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) Awards were announced at the prestigious ceremony and gala dinner on 11 May 2017 at the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham.  This…

The Building Controls Association (BCIA) is encouraging both the current and next generation to invest in training, to ensure that the industry continues to move in the right direction.  To…

Building services professionals looking to develop their knowledge of HVAC and building technology are urged to enrol on the first of a suite of six courses offered by the Building…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is inviting building services professionals to expand on their building controls knowledge with the second in a suite of six courses to be offered…

25 representatives of the major players of the European thermal industry signed the DecarbHeat Industry Pledge, committing thus to align their business development plans with the vision of a 100%…

The ever-popular FETA annual lunch once again attracted the great and good from the heating, ventilating, building controls, refrigeration and air conditioning industries, with over 600 guests enjoying an exquisite…

The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) has set up a new A2L refrigerants working group and has released a guidance note entitled ‘An introduction to A2L refrigerants and their…

Refcom have produced a guide for distributors and end users to explain the responsibilities of both parties when selling and buying pre-charged equipment.  This area has caused some confusion in…

The DecarbHeat Forum will be held in Brussels on 11-12th May. In the ambitious post-Paris COP21 world in which countries, cities and citizens are vying to keep global greenhouse gas…

ACRIB, the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industries Board recently revealed its new and updated website. ACRIB, of which FETA is a board member, provides a central forum for all sectors…

ADCAS, the Association of Ductwork Contractors and Allied Services, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. As part of the celebrations, ADCAS will be hosting a Thames Dinner Cruise on the 29th…

Leading younger people from across the engineering services sector have a new opportunity to be recognised and rewarded for their achievements, following the formal launch of the ECA’s 'Power Players'…

FETA is to become a supporting organisation to The Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance.  The STBA is a collaboration of not-for-profit organisations that acts as a forum for sustaining and improving…

Elizabeth Hawkins has joined FETA as Secretariat Support Manager in succession to Rebecca Joyce.  Rebecca is leaving for pastures new, and everyone at FETA wishes her well in her new…

Tony Bendall, who worked for FETA as the Heat Pump Manager in the '90s, passed away on the 7th March 2017 after a long illness.  He was 82. Tony spent…

ASHRAE and the Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing the organizations’ relationship, which dates back more than a century. The new MoU outlines…

The 17th European Conference on the latest technologies in Refrigeration and AIr Conditioning will take place in Milan on 9-10th June.  A wide selection of speakers will discuss latest regulations…

The Smoke Controls Association’s (SCA) recent training course proved to be hugely successful with 30 delegates in attendance. ‘Introduction to Smoke Control – A Beginner’s Guide’ was aimed at building…

The British Refrigeration Association (BRA) has launched another in its series of Fact Finders on the subject of temperature glide.  The guide gives an overview of the practicalities involved in…

Although the 2017 reform of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Regulations was placed before parliament on 14th March 2017, it became apparent by Friday 31st March that due to drafting…

In a statement today Honeywell says it plans to exit the sale of R404A and R507 refrigerants in the European Union in 2018 One of the worlds main refrigerant producers,…

FETA and HEVAC recently lost a long standing member and contributor with the passing of Wander ter Kuile of Waterloo Air Products.  Wander first became associated with HEVAC when working…

The Building Controls Association (BCIA) is pleased to announce that they have appointed Roger Borer as their new Executive Officer. Roger’s role in the organisation is pivotal to the operation…

The 17th All-Energy will be held at the Glasgow Event Campus (SEC – formerly SECC) on Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 May, bringing together some 7,000 participants from home and…

The Rushlight Summer Showcase takes place on Tuesday 20 June 2017 at the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London.  It is THE marketplace that brings together cleantech developers and…

Ofgem has published three guidance documents around the spring/summer 2017 RHI regulations changes and they are live on their website. The links are below. These factsheets only cover domestic RHI,…

The Product Group ‘Air Filters’ within the Eurovent Association has released the first edition of its guidebook ‘Air Filters for General Ventilation’. On 28 pages, the document provides for a…

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) and The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) have joined other leading organisations in writing to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial…

This brand new, invitation-only event for 2017 will bring together Delta-ee's Heat Pump Research Service, Micro-CHP Research Service and Heat Insight Service to explore disruption, change and opportunity in European heating…

Refrigerant safe handling register Refcom has created a search facility on its website to allow refrigerant suppliers to check whether customers are properly F-gas certified. Air conditioning and refrigeration engineers…

As part of a sustained effort to tackle the growing skills gap, ADCAS is calling on its members to back the new Trailblazer apprenticeship and help breathe new life into…

The BCIA are delighted to have received a record number of entries for the 2017 BCIA Awards, showing an increased standard of excellence across the entire industry. Such high calibre…

A new paper released today by EPEE and EVIA attempts to predict the HVAC and refrigeration needs of future generations. Jointly developed by the two associations, the Visionary Paper is based on…

The industry has reacted positively to the new name, date and venue for the event formerly known as The ACR Show with a number of exhibitors and sponsors already signed…

This Young Engineers event is aimed at those who have been in the industry for less than 10 years and gives an interactive overview of some of the key elements…

Now available for free download is the latest ASHRAE/UN Environment fact sheet on new refrigerant designation and safety classification. Updated twice a year, after the ASHRAE winter and summer conferences,…

The 7th International Conference on Ammonia and CO2 Refrigeration Technologies will take place on May 11-13, 2017 in Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia.  Among the speakers will be Andy Pearson, from…

The European Ventilation Industry Association (EVIA) and the Eurovent Association have released a new FAQ on ecodesign and energy labelling requirements for ventilation units.  The document aims to provide answers…

UL, the American safety consulting and certification company, is holding a series of webinars on flammable refrigerants. The series of four one-hour webinars is organised against a background of global…

FETA has announced its support for the Power Players initiative – a new Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) enterprise that aims to facilitate the ambitions and showcase the success of young…

The Energy Now Expo is the only renewable energy event organised exclusively for the agricultural and rural sectors and the HPA has been pleased to be associated with the event for…

As the government finalises its Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) to meet the 5th Carbon Budget, the CBI has issued its latest report "Stepping up to the challenge", setting out what…

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has reaffirmed its belief that there is plenty of room for further growth within the heat pump sector. In the commercial air conditioning sector, reverse…

The Smoke Control Association (SCA) is getting ready to deliver a new training course aimed at building services engineers, building control inspectors, fire engineers and SCA members. Entitled ‘Introduction to…

The Each Home Counts review was launched in 2015 to consider issues relating to consumer advice, protection, standards and enforcement in relation to home energy efficiency and renewable energy measures…

The 2017 theme, "Delivering Resilient High Performance Buildings", is inspired by this year’s ASHRAE and CIBSE presidential themes, respectively “Adapt Today to Shape Tomorrow” and “Improving Performance”. The aim of…

This IOR International Refrigeration Committee Business Briefing will focus on the business opportunities of environmental policy and international energy reduction targets.  In an uncertain global community there are questions about…

The first candidates to complete the AEME Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) approved Inspection and Testing of Fire and Smoke Dampers course are now ready to help improve industry standards.…

Over the past 12 months steel prices have risen significantly and are predicted to rise further still. While this may be good news for the steel mills that are still…

Axis Ductwork has recently embarked on its first ever apprenticeship scheme.  Axis has employed two apprentices, Jake Bonney and Saxon Scott-Melia, who now spend one day per week at South…

The #DecarbHeat initiative aims at bringing together the major players of the heating and cooling industry and other major stakeholders, to make the vision of a 100% decarbonised European heating and cooling…

Brexit Update from BSI BSI issued a statement immediately following the referendum in June 16 and that is still available on http://www.feta.co.uk/news/archived-news BSI has now issued an update following the…

The Government today launched its green paper for a modern industrial strategy; a statement of intent that ministers will use targeted interventions where necessary to boost business and drive the…

Building controls are responsible for the long term performance of a building and ultimately achieving energy efficiency - something which the industry should celebrate and be proud of. Why not…

Graham Young, Area General Manager of Johnson Controls Building Efficiency UK Ltd, retired on 31st December 2016. Graham was President of the British Refrigeration Association from 2004-2006,  Vice President for…

The EU has published a report on barriers posed by codes, standards and legislation to using climate-friendly technologies.  The report aims to highlight what might get in the way of…

The Food Storage and Distribution Federation and the British Frozen Food Federation are to host a seminar on DSEAR - the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations.  Whilst the seminar…

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) broadly welcomes the release today (14th December) of the Government’s intended reforms to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme in Spring 2017. Mike Nankivell, President…

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) President, Steve Gill FInstR will be hosting a debate on the topic of “Is Air Conditioning for Comfort Cooling necessary for the UK?” on the…

The European Ventilation Industry Association (EVIA) is the European association for the ventilation industry. It is located in Brussels, so is well placed to communicate with the European Commission. FETA…

The Smoke Control Association (SCA) has announced a new training course aimed at building services engineers, building control inspectors, fire engineers and SCA members. Entitled ‘Introduction to Smoke Control –…

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) is greatly encouraged that the report from the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) – ‘Next steps for UK heat policy’ - repeatedly emphasises the leading…

The BCIA calls for the entire controls industry to submit their entries for the 2017 BCIA Awards, to gain the recognition they deserve and celebrate the achievements of their industry.…

The European Commission has recently published its Ecodesign Working Plan for the period 2016-2019.  This gives a useful overview of the whole Ecodesign process, and highlights the important market sectors…

The AREA F Gas Guide has been updated to include the latest information on record keeping, and training and certification. The guide can be viewed at http://area-eur.be/publications/guide-new-f-gas-regulation 07-12-2016  

Two new F Gas studies on standards and training have been published by DG CLIMA.  These cover possible barriers to the use of climate friendly technologies, and availability of training…

A new CBI report lays out plans to power UK productivity and increase UK economy by more than 10% in a decade. Unlocking higher regional productivity could add £208bn to…

The most impressive shortlist yet has been announced, as the CIBSE Building Performance Awards prepares to celebrate 10 years. Judges were particularly impressed to see that more projects were considering…

Engineering services organisations are encouraged to submit entries for the ECA Annual Awards.  The industry-leading ECA Annual Awards 2017, which recognise some of the top-performing organisations across electrical and other…

Importers of pre-charged equipment into the EU will be required to have sufficient quota to cover the quantity of fluorinated greenhouse gases the equipment contains from January 1st 2017.  Updated…

The FETA Technical Report for November is available in the members area of the website 22-11-2016

edie Live is the only event in the calendar giving energy, sustainability and resource efficiency professionals the opportunity to experience everything that’s new in this marketplace, in real life.  From…

Firetrace Ductwork Ltd is reminding organisations to consider their responsibilities and legal liability when specifying or installing fire rated ductwork. As made clear in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order…

ADCAS – the Association of Ductwork Contractors and Allied Services – is assisting in implementing a new apprenticeship standard as part of the Government’s Trailblazer initiative. What is Trailblazer? In…

The Energy Now Expo, the renewable energy event designed specifically for farmers and landowners, will return to the Telford International Centre, Shropshire on 8th & 9th February 2017. Being held…

Designed to provide a clearer understanding of how chimneys and flues should be selected and installed in commercial applications, the new Commercial Flue Guide from the British Flue & Chimney…

Now is the time to ask yourself, have you got what it takes to be a winner? Start working on your entry for the next BCIA Awards; the most prestigious…

The Building Services Summit will be asking the hard questions and looking for input from delegates as well as industry experts. This year, it's all about finding solutions to make…

At a recent meeting of the BRA Contractor’s section, Gavin Harper of the Birmingham Energy Institute, gave a very interesting presentation on their project “Doing Cool Smarter”, which was launched…

The European Parliament has voted to give its consent to the ratification of the Paris Climate Agreement. This vote represents an important milestone towards the formal ratification of the Agreement…

FETA has continued to push the agenda on indoor air quality (IAQ) and general awareness surrounding this important topic is now growing at an increasing rate. Inexorably linked to outdoor…

The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) is calling on the Government to think carefully about any potential changes to agreed policies, regulations or directives, following the vote to leave…

Due to the F Gas Regulations there is now significant pressure to reduce the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of fluorocarbon refrigerants. Non-fluorocarbon refrigerants all have low GWP but the only…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has highlighted value engineering as one of the main causes of poor building performance and emphasises that working together is the best way forward…

On 6th October, at a full capacity meeting of the Fan Manufacturers Association, Alan Macklin of Elta Group Ltd, took over as chairman for the next two year period.  Outgoing…

The European Partnership for Energy and the Environment (EPEE) and the European Ventilation Industry Association (EVIA) are holding their inaugural conference “EUREKA 2016: Heating, Cooling, Ventilation & Refrigeration: Sustainable technologies…

The Smoke Control Association has produced an SCA Guidance Note for the use of Inverters or Variable Speed Drives in powered smoke ventilation systems. This one-page guidance note is intended…

For all the publicity surrounding BIM and the Government requirement for the use of BIM Level 2 on its contracts, many working across the construction supply chain still lack real…

The Energy Now Expo is set to return on 8 – 9 February 2017, at Telford International Centre. The Expo showcases the renewable energy opportunities available to the agricultural and…

Regulatory Delivery was formed on 1st April 2016 and brings together the Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO) and the National Measurement and Regulation Office (NMRO) to focus on regulation and…

AREA has developed a simple spreadsheet that will serve as a tool for contractors and their clients to fulfil their record keeping obligations under the F-Gas Regulation. Article 6 of…

The FETA Technical Report for August is available in the members area of the website 01-09-2016

The Fan Manufacturers Association (FMA) is warning company directors and employers that selecting the wrong fan for their working environment could put premises and occupiers at risk. This has become…

EPEE have advised us that the EU Blue Guide on the implementation of product rules 2016 has now been published.  This guide gives a huge amount of information regarding EU…

Reducing Europe’s energy consumption and dependency on imports remains Europe’s greatest challenge. Europe’s 2020 targets call for a 20 percent energy savings target, which has been updated to 27 percent…

HVAC 2016, the only construction show in the UK dedicated to heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, has released the details of its comprehensive seminar schedule. Day one of the event addresses…

Lee Coffin has been appointed as the Chairman of the Marketing Working Group for the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA). Lee is Chief Operating Officer for Western Automation, a national…

Former BBC presenter and engineer Kate Bellingham is to host a series of panel discussions at this year’s Building Services Summit. Kate is one of the UK’s best-known engineers and…

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has elected Jon Belfield, managing Director of InTandem Systems, as its new Vice President. Jon has been in the building controls sector for over…

Designed to test students studying up to Level 3 in the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump (RACHP) sectors, the national SkillFRIDGE competition is well under way. With two regional…

New speakers have been announced for the Building Services Summit 2016, which has been launched by three leading industry services trade associations; The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA), Building Engineering…

£2.5 billion will be invested in apprenticeship training by 2020 under plans unveiled by the government. The apprenticeship programme - launched in 2010 - has already given 2.9 million people…

The CBI has responded to the Government’s launch of the Apprenticeship Levy funding consultation. CBI Director-General, Carolyn Fairbairn, said: “We welcome the Government’s focus on growing investment in apprenticeships, and…

Dear FETA members, In the wake of the EU referendum there has been much political activity, both within the UK and beyond, and endless speculation as to how things may…

FETA Chairman Graham Wright and HPA President Mike Nankivell were panellists at the latest HVAC Advisory panel, hosted by HVAC 2016 as part of UK Construction Week.   Attended by…

EPEE  and EVIA will be holding their inaugural conference “EUREKA 2016: Heating, Cooling & Ventilation: Sustainable technologies for a better life”.  This unique event, to be held in The Hague on…

Commenting on Teresa May’s new cabinet, Mike Nankivell, President of the Heat Pump Association (HPA) said. "Few could have predicted the political upheaval that resulted from the BREXIT vote, or…

John Smith, Group Technical Director for Beijer Ref UK & Ireland, has taken over the role of President of the British Refrigeration Association.  John (pictured left) succeeds Mike Lawrence (right) –…

Since joining EVIA, it has become evident that a lot of information is generated by this organisation which is of importance to our industry, but there is also a lot…

Guide B is one of CIBSE's most popular publications, representing a consensus on what constitutes relevant good practice guidance on the applied design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)…

One of the areas that FETA members are involved in is the development of European standards, and some members have questioned what will happen following the referendum result on 24…

Each year the CIBSE Technical Symposium programme is created from reviewed papers and case studies that have been submitted from a broad spectrum of professional and academic practitioners. The 2017…

The CBI has published a Briefing for Members - Brexit: What happens next? which members may find useful. A checklist of considerations for companies now, details of alternatives and the…

The annual FETA Lunch held on 14th April was, once again, a great success.  Over 600 members and their guests enjoyed a delicious lunch at The Brewery in London.  The…

FETA joined EVIA (European Ventilation Industries Association) last year and we are beginning to forge firm links with this Brussels based association.  EVIA arranged a seminar on Indoor Air Quality…

FETA members sponsored the recent RAC magazine F Gas Question Time event held on 19th May, which focused on EN378 and new developments on low GWP, mildly flammable refrigerants.  The event…

The European Heat Pump Association, of which our own HPA are members, held its annual meeting in Paris on 18-20th May.  The event included the EHPA General Assembly, and the…

Fan experts from the UK and eleven other countries participated in the recent ISO technical meetings on fans in Beijing in April 2016. This important technical committee is chaired by…

We are proud to announce that BRA Council member, Jane Gartshore BSc FInstR has been named as one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering by the Daily Telegraph.  The list,…

The new report from BRA Putting into Use Replacement Refrigerants is available to download. 28-04-2016

The HEVAC Humidity Group launched their paper on Indoor Air Quality at the recent ACR Show.  It is available to download here. 28-04-2016

Responding to the new edition of the ATEX Directive, the Fan manufacturers Association (FMA) has revised their two ATEX guides 28-04-2016

This Guide is to provide a reference for Variable Speed Drive (VSD) manufacturers and users to establish criteria by which Fire Mode in VSD should be defined. This is to…

Congratulations to Mike Duggan, our Technical Manager, who received the Alan Moor award at the ACR News Awards on 17 Feb 2016. The award is presented every year in recognition…