‘Central Heating’
A Buildingtalk guide
Start with the news release
Baxi Ecogen wins Innovation Award from
Baxi, which we summarised at the time by saying "Baxi is celebrating the success of its micro-CHP (combined heat and power) unit, Baxi Ecogen, at the CHPA (Combined Heat and Power Association) conference and awards.".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release New ultra low NOx Stokvis boiler from
Stokvis Energy Systems: "Econoflame R6000 is the new condensing ultra low NOx premix commercial boiler from Stokvis Energy Systems range that includes seven models with outputs from 142 to 539 kW.".
In November 2008, we covered the news from Concrete Centre
- take a look at Long-term sustainable schools
which says: "Pupils should be taught in buildings that aim to safeguard their future, reports Andrew Minson, head of structural engineering at The Concrete Centre.".
Take a look also at the news release from ISG plc, ISG sustainable workshop redevelopment,
as well as Elkay double win at Electrical Industry Awards from Elkay Electrical,
and Sentinel announce Installer Live prize winners from Sentinel Performance Solutions.
Latest stories...
60th station upgraded by Tube Lines (November 2008)
Queensbury station on the Jubilee line is now the 60th station to be upgraded by Tube Lines since 2003 after reaching practical completion this week.
AMA report provides major market review (November 2008)
UK ventilation, air conditioning and non-domestic heating market, estimated to be worth some GBP1.4 billion, having increased by an estimated 4% in 2006-2007.
Wernick Hire environmentally friendly Eco-units (November 2008)
With the increasing demand for all types of accommodation to be more environmentally friendly, Wernick Hire has introduced a range of portable accommodation units that address this issue.
Proskills on GBP350m training fund for SMEs (November 2008)
Proskills welcomes announcement of GBP350 million Government training fund for small to medium sized businesses to build the skills and expertise of their workforce.
Race Cottam-designed mental health facility (November 2008)
The showcase mental health unit procured through the Department of Health Procure 21 framework has been described as "one of the best" by the head of the NHS.
Trussed rafters go on safari at Chessington (November 2008)
Construction of a 150-room hotel serving Chessington World of Adventures and Zoo, has relied on the versatility, load-carrying capacity and all-round buildability of timber trussed rafters.
Permeable paving with heat pumps (November 2008)
Hanson Formpave has announced its Aquaflow Thermapave, which integrates its patented permeable paving with the proven technology of ground source heat pumps (GSHP) technology.
Keys invests in Salto access control (November 2008)
One of the Midland's newest serviced office parks, Keys Business Village, has chosen an electronic security solution from Salto systems to provide smart access control for its tenants and staff.
Further reading
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Getting the best from your central heating system
An online video about central heating systems on YouTube helps householders and heating system installers maximise comfort, convenience, energy saving and helping the environment.
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Thermal imaging of central heating pipework
Using a FLIR Systems ThermaCAM you can trace the route of the pipework under the floor.
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