Legislation and regulations news articles 
Pseudomonas : More facts are needed
Following the tragic baby deaths in Belfast’s Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital, investigations into how and where this killer bug, pseudomonas, thrived need to be carried out quickly and accurately. Members of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association are as keen as any in the industry to find out the real facts from the investigators. The worst thing we can do is jump to conclusions and respond without more information. Meanwhile a greater... [more]
HVCA BECOMES B&ES ON 1 MARCH 2012
The Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association (HVCA) is rebranding and from 1 March 2012 will be known as the Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES). The HVCA, established in 1904 as the National Association of Master Heating and Domestic Engineers, adopted the HVCA name in 1963. Bob Shelley, President of the HVCA comments, “ Back then, of course, that’s exactly how the majority of the members would have described themsel... [more]
Danfoss provides added value training for heat pumps installers
Danfoss Heat Pumps UK introduces a bespoke training course to help approved installers with the understanding and interpretation of the MIS 3005 standard, which is essential for compliance to the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). The new version (3.1) of the standard was announced in January this year and Danfoss Heat Pumps’ training department acted swiftly to design a dedicated course to respond to this, announcing a series of cou... [more]
Business Intelligence Seminars at Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Show 2012 sponsored by Climate Center
Climate Center announces it is sponsoring the high profile Business Intelligence Seminars at the forthcoming ACR Show 2012. The seminars are being staged in a purpose-designed auditorium on the floor of the show, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, 13 to 15 March, 2012. The high quality programme will address key issues facing the air conditioning and refrigeration industry, including changing legislation, training needs, new business... [more]
Yorkshire Copper Tube calls for the government to review its laws on metal scrappage to help plumbers across the UK
It is a fact that metal theft keeps increasing, leaving business out of pocket and unable to complete planned jobs. When trading in scrap metal in other parts of Europe people are required to give their full personal details and a bank account for money to be transferred into, which deters theft and ensures that dealers are accountable for the goods they receive. Neil said: “As we are a member of the KME Group of companies, which together r... [more]
