With pressure for major construction projects growing across the UK, a new report is encouraging mechanical services contractors, specifiers and developers to accelerate the uptake and deployment of offsite construction techniques, particularly when it comes to building services.

Daikin Applied Europe S.p.A, headquartered in Rome, Italy, part of the global Daikin Group, has acquired UK company Brooktherm Refrigeration Ltd. Brooktherm will then be managed by Daikin Applied (UK) Ltd and will strengthen the service and maintenance capability across the UK to benefit all customers.

A new retrofit training academy hub has been established in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire to meet the growing demand for retrofitters, grow career opportunities for residents, and upskill contractor workforces in the counties.

Polypipe Building Services has announced that Simon Russell has joined as UK regional director, supporting customers across central and southern areas of the country.

Baxi’s Parent company BDR Thermea Group has announced the appointment of Tjarko Bouman as its new chief executive. Bouman will join BDR Thermea Group from 1 February 2024 as successor to Bertrand Schmitt, who is stepping down, as announced earlier.

Heating and hot water solutions provider Baxi has launched a new guide outlining the available opportunities to reduce the carbon intensity of domestic hot water generation in hospitals and healthcare facilities.

TRILUX, a global leader in lighting solutions, has announced its pivotal role in illuminating Pernod Ricard’s new headquarters at the historic Marseille Docks.

The Devon Partnership NHS Trust is cutting its energy consumption and carbon footprint by upgrading the heating and cooling system at Langdon Hospital in Dawlish.

The £10m redevelopment of Congleton Leisure Centre is the latest step by Cheshire East Council to deliver on its policy to provide a sustainable, well designed and durable environment for its people and buildings.

When it comes to installing piping systems, every installer knows that cutting corners can lead to disastrous consequences. Leaks are the last thing any installer wants to deal with, whether it’s in a residential building or a critical space like a server room.

When worksite visibility decreases, accident risks increase. That’s why you need properly certified, hard-working High-Vis clothing to make you easier to spot on site. Especially in dim, dark and variable light conditions in winter.

Scolmore continues to expand its Elucian consumer unit range to provide electricians with the broadest possible range of units and protective devices to cater for all installation requirements. The latest addition to Elucian is the new 100A Single Phase Energy Meter.

ESPs’ Aperta IP PoE access control range brings to market high spec door entry solutions that are quick and easy to install and suitable for a wide range of projects.

Unicrimp has added a range of Metal Cable Cleats to its growing Q-Fire portfolio of fire-rated cable accessory products.