RAUVIPEX, REHAU UK’s pre-insulated district heating pipework solution, has won in the ‘Commercial HVAC Product of the Year – Components and Peripherals’ category at the 2025 Heating & Ventilating News Awards. RAUVIPEX stood out to the judges for its technical excellence and contribution to improved efficiency and sustainability for heat networks. The judging panel also noted how RAUVIPEX’s design demonstrates strong innovation, reliability and had addressed feedback from desi

Josh Owen of the Rinnai Technical Design looks at some possibilities coming out of the forthcoming EPC scheme.   Plans to ensure that all rented properties across the UK will have a minimum EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rating of C by 2030 are underway. Presently, just over 2.5 million rented properties maintain a rating in between D and G. This could offer a major business boost to the UK HVAC industry with an unprecedented commercial opportunity that could stimulate

SmartThings Pro  is a software solution suitable for commercial buildings and any multi-site residential or retail space, designed to control multiple devices and monitor energy usage from a single dashboard.   At first glance, the application proves that Samsung has put action into words when designing the platform. With its user-friendly interface, SmartThings Pro enables users to manage multiple sites and review the operating status of various HVAC and IoT devices across d

Samsung Climate Solutions has announced the launch of its new heating and cooling solution for smaller commercial refurbishments, the HVM R32. Samsung’s latest modular chiller uses R32 refrigerant with a lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) which, combined with the HVM’s water-based system that eliminates the need for refrigerant inside a building, creates a safer and lower carbon environment inside the building. Designed with consultants in mind, the HVM R32 is a compact, ea

Northwest contractor Winrow Building Services has recently completed the installation of a new high-performance system for heating and hot water production at a 111-bedroom hotel in Birmingham City Centre.  The hotel is part of one of the world’s biggest chains and the system has been augmented with SPF calculations and complete system integration for maximum operational efficiencies.   The new system consists of two 27kW R290 heat pumps, optimised with a bespoke 800-litre pr

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has scooped the ‘Domestic Ventilation Product of the Year’ award at the prestigious H&V News Awards. The Sussex-based company secured the accolade for its Lo-Carbon Sentinel Econiq range of Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR). The win demonstrates Vent-Axia’s design leadership, providing a range of effective whole-house ventilation solutions to help overcome the challenges the New-Build Residential sector faces.

Andrews Water Heaters supplied a new system to a hotel in Cirencester as part of a replacement project. Specify & Build reports. The Kings Head Hotel, a boutique 64-bedroom Cotswold Inn in the heart of Cirencester, is well known for the consistently high-quality service it offers its guests. As with all hotel buildings, ensuring a reliable and efficient hot water supply is a priority for the hotel owners, Brakspear Group, for the comfort and safety of its guests.  So, when th

As global temperatures rise, so does the need for cooling. Rinnai’s Managing Director Tony Gittings looks at the reasons behind these accelerated increases in demand. Can our electricity grids handle the heat – and can governments accommodate growing demand without infringing upon net zero ambitions? A requirement for properties to be cooled during summer months is becoming ever more sought after by both international and UK customers. Global temperatures are rising, largely

The new DEVIcell Low Carbon insulation plate system offers faster heat, lower energy use and a smaller carbon footprint. Developed by European underfloor heating manufacturer DEVI, the system is made using 75% recycled aluminium and delivers up to 33% faster heat-up times and impressive energy savings. Suitable for both dry installations beneath wood, laminate, or parquet floors, and wet screed installations beneath tiles, DEVIcell Low Carbon can be used under almost any floo

Recent additions to Rinnai’s extensive list of industry relevant CPDs include SPF – Seasonal Performance Factors and Heat Pump Design; Introduction to Water Neutrality; and Retrofitting Heat Pumps into the Leisure Sector through CCA and SPF Analysis. All the CPDs provide updated insights into significant issues concerning contractors, consultants, specifiers, system designers, and installers operating in the UK HVAC market. The CPD on Seasonal Performance Factors (SPF) discus

Rinnai has produced a new CPD titled ‘W ater Neutrality’ and it details a subject that will become increasingly important as UK water supplies become less accessible due to overpopulation and climate change. Rinnai aims to increase awareness of this issue as well as supply verified information and industry insight into the question:   should water neutrality be added to national legislation?   Sign up today as places are limited at https://www.rinnai-uk.co.uk/training/element

Rinnai’s CPD, ‘Seasonal Performance Factors and Heat Pump Design’, details the  evaluation of SPF when measuring a heat pump system's overall energy efficiency throughout an entire heating season, whilst further considering variations in temperature and other system factors.     Sign up today as places are limited at https://www.rinnai-uk.co.uk/training/elementallondon-cpd-sign   Rinnai’s  Seasonal Performance Factors and Heat Pump Design  CPD details the potential limitation

The Radiator Company, manufacturer of designer radiators, has launched two new fan-assisted radiators – the Relax Air and Relax Style. The additions join the expanding ‘Relax’ range, offering even more choice for heating specifications, especially when dealing with low-temperature systems.   The Relax Air and Relax Style are both aesthetically pleasing, and highly practical fan-assisted radiators designed to boost heat throughout spaces. Ideal for both traditional, low temp s

RINNAI APPLIED IS AT THE ELEMENTAL SHOW LONDON EXCEL NOVEMBER 19/20 TH  2025   Rinnai Applied have made its first major launch with the introduction of its R290 range of commercial and industrial heat pumps. Rinnai Applied’s new high efficiency and eco-friendly heat pumps arrives in a wide variety of sizes from 40kW to 410kW and uses the propane-based refrigerant R290. To request a brochure on this new innovative range simply follow this link https://www.rinnai-uk.co.uk/conta

REHAU is set to host a free in-person workshop centred around the future of district heating on 27 November 2025, at The Building Centre in London. The  Next Level Heat Networks  workshop offers a free opportunity to gain innovative insights into low-carbon heat networks, panel discussions and a chance to network with industry experts.    The implementation of low-carbon solutions will be pivotal in achieving net zero, which is why REHAU remains committed to not only innovati