MHI solution making comfort count for builders' merchant - Specifier Review

MHI solution making comfort count for builders' merchant - Specifier Review:

High-efficiency air conditioning systems from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) have transformed comfort levels for customers and staff at a relaunched builders’ merchant/DIY store and retail centre in Devon.

Welcome to true sustainability. Introducing the new City Multi R32 VRF YXM range - Specifier Review

Welcome to true sustainability. Introducing the new City Multi R32 VRF YXM range - Specifier Review: By transitioning from R410A to R32, Mitsubishi Electric have significantly reduced the environmental footprint of their systems – the considerably lower GWP of R32 means a substantial cut in CO₂ equivalent emissions. In fact, when the impact of system charge is included, the switch results in a 74% reduction in CO₂ equivalent tonnes versus R410A.

Reigate refurbishment focuses on carbon reduction and occupant comfort - Specifier Review

Reigate refurbishment focuses on carbon reduction and occupant comfort - Specifier Review: In doing so, the building has shifted away from reliance on natural gas and driven up energy performance and carbon reduction – factors which are increasingly important for the office's tenants.

The Residential Lossnay MVHR Series – Constant Clean and Healthy Air - Specifier Review

The Residential Lossnay MVHR Series – Constant Clean and Healthy Air - Specifier Review: The Residential Lossnay VL-CZPVU-L/R-E MVHR systems are designed to provide individual homes or multi-residential apartments constant clean and healthy air by continuously extracting stale air from bathrooms, kitchens, toilets and utility rooms, while simultaneously supplying a balanced flow of fresh air from the outside into living spaces, such as bedrooms and living rooms.

BSRIA reports resilient growth in European HVAC field devices market despite construction headwinds - Specifier Review

BSRIA reports resilient growth in European HVAC field devices market despite construction headwinds - Specifier Review: BSRIA, a world-leading authority on the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) markets, has released its latest analysis on Europe's HVAC field devices market, reporting growth driven by regulatory pressures, digitalisation and the drive for better building performance.

Ideal Commercial Heating ECOMOD Natural Refrigerant Heat Pump Range Capacity Increases with New 65kw Model - Specifier Review

Ideal Commercial Heating ECOMOD Natural Refrigerant Heat Pump Range Capacity Increases with New 65kw Model - Specifier Review: ECOMOD 290HT air source heat pumps have an exceptionally low global warming potential (GWP) of just three, thanks to the use of R290 natural refrigerant. The lower the GWP, the lower the contribution to climate change. Furthermore, with the 2014 F-Gas Regulations and, more recently, the EU's Regulation 2024/573 pushing for a refrigerant phase-down, the use of low-GWP refrigerants helps future proof investments made in natural refrigerant heat pumps.

Ideal Commercial Heating launches new CPD on designing and specifying commercial heat pump systems - Specifier Review

Ideal Commercial Heating launches new CPD on designing and specifying commercial heat pump systems - Specifier Review: Ideal Commercial Heating has expanded its CIBSE-approved training portfolio with the launch of a new CPD: 'Commercial heat pump system design & specification'.

Are we doing enough to design for low temperature heat in net zero buildings? - Specifier Review

Are we doing enough to design for low temperature heat in net zero buildings? - Specifier Review: True net zero readiness is not just about swapping the heat source. It is about ensuring the building can maintain comfort at the lowest practical system temperatures from day one.

Tackling Overheating in New Build Homes - Specifier Review

Tackling Overheating in New Build Homes - Specifier Review: Steve Pearce, Product Manager at Vent-Axia, discusses overheating challenges in new build homes and how the newest ventilation solutions can help tackle them.

Fixing electricity pricing could unlock UK heat pump boom, new report reveals - Heat Pumps: Accelerating the Switch - Specifier Review

Fixing electricity pricing could unlock UK heat pump boom, new report reveals - Heat Pumps: Accelerating the Switch - Specifier Review: A new report, 'Heat Pumps: Accelerating the Switch', reveals that more than a third (33%) of UK homeowners would switch to heat pumps if electricity cost the same as or less than gas.

Vent-Axia's New Smart Fan Helps Landlords Stay Ahead of Awaab's Law - Specifier Review

Vent-Axia's New Smart Fan Helps Landlords Stay Ahead of Awaab's Law - Specifier Review: As Awaab’s Law comes into effect today for social landlords in England, Vent-Axia is urging landlords to take proactive steps to improve poor indoor air quality (IAQ), and tackle damp and mould.

City Multi Hybrid VRF – Celebrating 10 Years of Award-winning Innovation - Specifier Review

City Multi Hybrid VRF – Celebrating 10 Years of Award-winning Innovation - Specifier Review: City Multi Hybrid HVRF is a uniquely designed 2-pipe heat recovery VRF solution. The outdoor unit connects to a Hybrid Branch Controller (HBC), with water pipework linking the HBC to the indoor units. This setup allows simultaneous heating and cooling, without any refrigerant in occupied areas. It can be installed and designed like a traditional VRF system, while offering the advantages of a chiller.

Retrofit Made Easy: Why Cast Iron Boilers Are Still Winning in Tough Installations - Specifier Review

Retrofit Made Easy: Why Cast Iron Boilers Are Still Winning in Tough Installations - Specifier Review: This article explores how cast iron boilers continue to play an important role in today’s heating landscape, especially when it comes to refurbishment projects.

Vent-Axia Welcomes Awaab’s Law Draft Guidance - Specifier Review

Vent-Axia Welcomes Awaab’s Law Draft Guidance - Specifier Review: Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the Government’s recent publication of ‘Awaab’s Law: Draft guidance for social landlords’, following Awaab’s Law being laid out in front of Parliament on 25 June 2025.

Ideal Heating Commercial sails to success with Evomax 2 at prestigious sailing club - Specifier Review

Ideal Heating Commercial sails to success with Evomax 2 at prestigious sailing club - Specifier Review:

Three Evomax 2 120kW wall-mounted condensing boilers from Ideal Heating Commercial have been installed in cascade at Hayling Island Sailing Club in Hampshire, as part of an upgrade to the heating and hot water systems serving the main clubhouse’s busy shower facilities.

Founded in 1921, Hayling Island Sailing Club is located at the entrance to Chichester Harbour and is one of only four Royal Yachting Association coastal Centres of Excellence. With over 3,000 members and a history of nurturing Olympic champions, the club’s facilities are in regular demand, especially during regattas when usage of the shower rooms significantly increases.

The original boilers serving the underfloor heating and domestic hot water for the main shower rooms had reached the end of their service life, prompting the club to upgrade to modern, high-efficiency condensing boilers. Leading building services contractor J&B Hopkins, based in Fareham, Hampshire, was appointed to carry out the installation.

The Future of Home Heating - Mitsubishi Electric unveils growing Ecodan R290 Heat Pump Range - Specifier Review

The Future of Home Heating - Mitsubishi Electric unveils growing Ecodan R290 Heat Pump Range - Specifier Review: With a low Global Warming Potential (GWP) of just 0.02, the Ecodan R290 heat pump, manufactured in the UK, is an environmentally responsible choice for home

Vent-Axia Supports Global Recycling Day 2025 - Specifier Review

Vent-Axia Supports Global Recycling Day 2025 - Specifier Review: Global Recycling Day is organised by The Global Recycling Foundation. Recycling is a key part of the circular economy, helping to protect natural resources.

The Challenges in Decarbonising the Healthcare Estate - Specifier Review

The Challenges in Decarbonising the Healthcare Estate - Specifier Review:

The healthcare sector faces a significant challenge in decarbonising its estate due to the complexities of retrofitting existing facilities while meeting strict environmental and operational requirements. As the demand for sustainable solutions increases, healthcare providers face growing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining high standards of patient care and comfort.

What is VRF air conditioning and why should I invest in It? - Specifier Review

What is VRF air conditioning and why should I invest in It? - Specifier Review: Variable Refrigerant Flow or VRF air conditioning is a direct expansion type of air conditioning system where one outdoor condensing unit is connected via piping with multiple indoor units to provide heating or cooling to the internal spaces.

Vent-Axia’s PureAir Home PIV Rids Bungalow of Severe Condensation - Specifier Review

Vent-Axia’s PureAir Home PIV Rids Bungalow of Severe Condensation - Specifier Review: The Vent-Axia PureAir Home Positive Input Ventilation unit (PIV) was installed in Mr and Mrs Hopkins’ two-bedroom bungalow in Shrewsbury. Built in 1982, the