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CBI backs hybrid and hydrogen heating
National industry group supports heat pumps and district heating to protect the planet and boost economy
WHO says virus is airborne
Letter from 239 researchers quoted evidence showing tiny particles with the virus could be suspended in the air
Chancellor puts energy efficiency at heart of recovery
Round of financing includes a £2bn Green Homes Grant and £1bn for improving public buildings
Grenfell contractor lacked expertise
Public inquiry into fire hears contractor only had general understanding of relevant Building Regulations
Turn thermal wheels on in winter
Updated CIBSE Covid-19 guidance says benefits of thermal wheels outweigh Covid-19 airborne risk
Safety regulator to be appointed this year
New bill also obliges clients to set up online system for reporting potential building safety issues
Technical Symposium goes virtual
This year’s CIBSE ASHRAE Technical Symposium will take place online during the week beginning 14 September. Originally scheduled for April…
CLC says industry must ‘restart, reset and reinvent’ post-Covid-19
Council’s Roadmap to Recovery outlines three-stage approach to revitalise sector
Panel calls for equality and inclusivity feedback
CIBSE’s Inclusivity and Diversity panel is calling on black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) members of the building services community…
Cooling gets personal
Air conditioning manufacturer Fujitsu has developed a wearable device that cools the blood to lower the body’s core temperature.