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BSRIA publishes Brexit survey results
The Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA) has published the results of its recent EU referendum member survey which has found that over half of respondents think there’ll be a negative impact if the UK leaves the EU. 53% said that an EU exit would have a negative impact on their business, and 58% thought that ‘exit from the EU will have a negative impact on the whole construction sector’.
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Find Worcester on Facebook
Worcester Bosch Group has launched a new Facebook page.
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HETAS launches 2016 guide
HETAS has launched its 2016 “Official HETAS Guide to Approved Products & Services”.
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Grant announces series of technical evenings
Grant UK will be hosting a series of technical evenings, commencing in May, at venues throughout the UK. The events will enable installers to learn more about the latest Grant products in both the oil fired and renewables sector.
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New CHS counters now available
The specialist expertise and product availability of City Heating Spares (CHS) is now available in selected branches of Plumbing Trade Supplies and Travis Perkins, as well as City Plumbing Supplies.
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Housing providers support Warm Homes Campaign
Northern housing associations have shown their support of National Energy Action’s (NEA) ‘Warm Homes Campaign’ by attending an event at Haydock Park Racecourse organised by Warmer Energy Services.
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Help OFTEC develop app for control documentation and technical book
Many heating businesses now use smart phones and tablets as part of their daily work, whether to schedule customer appointments, download product support manuals, and even perform heat loss calculations for boiler sizing via a purpose-built application (app).
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Underground oil storage
The problems of underground oil storage.
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HETAS LIVE! back by popular demand
Back by popular demand, the next HETAS Live! roadshow has been confirmed for Tuesday 22nd March in Elland, West Yorkshire. HETAS Live! is a free event for anyone interested in the solid fuel and biomass sector and for industry professionals looking to expand their skill set.
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New oil storage regulations in Wales
In early February 2016, Welsh Government laid the Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (Wales) Regulations before parliament. Below, OFTEC summarises the scope and principal requirement of the regulations and explains the transitional provisions affecting its application.
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SOS upgrades Ultimate Suction Pump
Combustion technician Jamie Pearce (left), with Stuart Bratt of Specific Oil Solutions
Specific Oil Solutions have upgraded their “Ultimate” Liquid Suction Pump after seven successful years on the market. Amongst the upgrades are new labelling and a purpose made, highly durable suction hose assembly.
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Trade Talk events tour the UK
Plumb and Parts Center have announced the dates and locations for the Trade Talk 2016 UK tour.
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New OFTEC registration website goes live
OFTEC’s new registration logos
A new website has been launched to make it easier for technicians to sign up for OFTEC’s competent person registration scheme which now includes Part P, solid fuel and renewables, with biomass to follow soon.
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New ‘Boris Boilers’ cashback scheme to help reduce energy bills
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has launched London’s first boiler cashback scheme, which will help home owners and landlords replace their old boilers with new high efficiency models.
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OFTEC head announces retirement
OFTEC director general Jeremy Hawksley
OFTEC director general Jeremy Hawksley has announced he will be retiring from the post this summer.
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Grant introduces ‘blue flame’ technology to its Vortex range
An internal view of the Grant Vortex Pro combi boiler
For over two years, Grant’s R&D team has been busy developing and trialling a new generation of clean burning, low emission and high efficiency boilers to meet EU emission changes planned to come into force in 2018. The result is the all new ‘VortexBlue’ range of oil fired condensing boilers.
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Concerns over VAT hike on renewables
Julia Evans, chief executive, BSRIA
The Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA) is concerned about the possible outcome of a government consultation in which a proposed 15% VAT hike for domestic solar panels and other renewable energy products could happen after falling foul of EU rules. The consultation closed on 3rd February, with the changes set to come into effect on 1st August, if approved.