Is EC just the easy solution?
The inventor of EC technology, Gert Haeussermann, coined a phrase when it was first introduced to try to allay fears over the new technology. He often said “EC is easy” to counter the fear of the...
View ArticleThink ahead when it comes to efficiency
As carbon reduction targets become more strict and fuel prices continue to rise, it has never been more crucial that heating and hot water systems achieve maximum efficiency.
View ArticleWhen wireless isn’t what it says on the tin
The rise of building management systems has spawned the need for a fast, reliable way for buildings to feed information back to those systems.
View ArticleThe looming spectre of BIM Level 2
Many H&V News readers will be aware of the government’s 2016 deadline that will require the use of BIM to achieve Level 2 on all publicly procured construction projects. Now well into 2015, we are...
View ArticleHandling condensation with insulation
On refrigeration systems, where the line temperature is lower than the ambient temperature, condensation forms when water vapour comes into contact with colder surfaces of the pipework and equipment.
View ArticleFixing ventilation for social housing tenants
Over five million properties in the UK are estimated to be suffering from damp and condensation, the majority of which are social housing.
View ArticleAfter the ban, what’s really changed?
At midnight on 31 December 2014, new regulations came into place requiring any establish-ment with air conditioning or cooling systems to comply with strict new regulations or risk significant expense....
View ArticleKeep it simple to maintain good control
Building controls are an important element of new-build and refurbishment projects. According to figures from bodies such as the Carbon Trust, good control can lead to huge savings of anywhere from...
View ArticleA better ducting option for Passive House
The Passive House concept is rapidly growing in popularity, and naturally this has resulted in an increase in an output of high-quality materials and components to meet the Passive House standard.
View ArticleIt’s not easy to go green
Issues surrounding the environment and energy prices are still hot topics for debate – both for consumers and businesses. With increasing levels of fuel poverty in the UK, consumers continue to face...
View ArticleCutting carbon and saving money with CHP
A well installed and correctly operated combined heat and power (CHP) system can give thousands of pounds in energy savings and significantly reduce carbon emissions. These benefits are leading to...
View ArticleBalancing manifolds in underfloor heating
Balancing is a technical term that describes the activity of distributing water flows through the different pipes connected to an underfloor-heating manifold.
View ArticleThe vital missing link in achieving zero carbon
For years, renewable energy – especially solar power and wind – has offered the tantalising prospect of almost zero-carbon energy. The main problem is reliability, especially in temperate regions like...
View ArticleRedefining solids filtration in process water
Engineers, manufacturers, utilities, public and private enterprise, commerce – in fact, anyone that uses water for temperature control – are, for the most part, quite comfortable in the belief that...
View ArticleMaintaining safe conditions in radiant systems
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 state that: “It shall be the duty of every employer or self-employed person to ensure that any gas appliance, installation pipework or flue...
View ArticleWhy is the industry lagging behind on BIM?
With government BIM targets now less than a year away, the urgency with which the construction sector is addressing the practical realities of BIM has stepped up a gear – but levels of BIM readiness...
View ArticleHarnessing free energy
When we think of managing the environment inside our buildings, we typically look to air conditioning and mechanical and natural ventilation strategies. It seems that as our buildings become better...
View ArticleWhat BIM is, and what it isn't
Many of you will have heard about BIM, which is an acronym for building information modelling. It means different things to different people, as your perception of it depends on your position in the...
View ArticleKeeping aircraft maintenance engineers warm
Both the civilian and military aviation sectors have been showing an increasing interest in the benefits of installing gas-fired infrared radiant heating systems in aircraft hangars.
View ArticleMobile technology’s digital revolution
The next generation of engineers will demand a wider range of technologies from their employer. But how can companies make sure their policies around evolving technology are fit for purpose?
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