Technology
EVENT: free BIM webcast
CIBSE Ashrae Group, in association with the HVCA, is running/ran an event on Building Information Modelling (BIM) on Wednesday 12 January as a live webcast. ‘BIM BAM, without the flim flam' uses top speakers to introduce this important topic to the UK supply chain.
...moreEVENT: CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2011
There is no shortage of Awards schemes to enter, but many carry little real credibility either within the building services sector, or more widely in the building industry, or its clients. This is one of the exceptions, and entering can bring substantial rewards.
The CIBSE Awards build on the success and impact of the CIBSE Low Carbon Performance Awards, launched back in 2007, which quickly established themselves as demonstrating the real performance of the winning and shortlisted projects, people and teams.
...moreEQUIPMENT: Home Technology shows building services the way
Last month's Home Technology Event, organised by the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA), featured its first ever conference for m&e consultants and contractors keen to find out more about the world of home automation, its increasing integration with residential building services - and its business potential.
...moreTRANSPORT: Last chance for van scrappage
If you have a van more than eight years old, you must - surely - have considered scrapping it under the Vehicle Scrappage Scheme? If not, you have until the end of March to do so...
...moreTECHNOLOGY: Free heat pump guide published
Research organisation BSRIA has launched a guide to heat pumps explaining the design of heat-pump based heating and cooling systems to maximise the benefits of reduced operating costs and carbon emissions while avoiding excessive capital costs for plant and infrastructure.
...moreTECHNOLOGY: Cash injection for fuel cell development
Fuel cell technology could open up a global market worth more than $180 billion by 2050, according to the Carbon Trust.
In a bid to accelerate the commercialisation of this breakthrough technology, it has launched the £8 million "Polymer Fuel Cells Challenge".
High tech manufacturing companies are encouraged to apply for a slice of this funding by clicking here.
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