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Member questions: Closed water systems, chemical store venti
May. 20, 2019 Compiled by Steve Sansom, Information & Knowledge Manager, BSRIA Question: How often does a closed system need circulating if controlled via solenoid valves (creating dead legs if not opened)? BSRIA guide Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems Section 2.2.2 Circulation states that: The system control strategy should e...
Climeworks: Sustainability that everyone understands

08.05.2019 With ALIGAL 2 airmade® gas bottles for sparkling water dispensers, companies can make their commitment to an ecologically sustainable world refreshingly understandable – for thei...
GE announces first solar+storage projects since renewable bu

April 23, 2019 Dive Brief: GE Renewable Energy announced on April 15 that it reached an agreement with Helios Energy to develop two energy storage systems as par...
Global Homes & Buildings (H&B) Industry Outlook, 2019 - AI,
May 17, 2019 The H&B industry is expected to reach $1,298.45 billion in 2019, with market expansion driven by accelerated growth in segments such as smart homes, LED lighting, BEMS, HEMS, and residential energy storage. The study assesses and discusses the companies that performed well in 2018 and discusses the companies that are worth looking out for in 2019. The homes and ...
Carbon Monoxide: Help Predict Pressure Switch Trips on Conde
17 May 2019 By David Richardson If you pay attention to the local or national news, you’re probably seen reports about vehicles with remote start accessories that have contributed to CO (carbon monoxide) poisonings. In most stories, the vehicle was accidentally turned on with the remote while parked in an attached garage. The risk of CO poisoning increases in homes with supply reg...
Greenheck Introduces Two New HVLS Fan Models

17 May 2019 Greenheck has added two new models to its line of high-volume low-speed (HVLS) fans. Model DS-3, a three-blade HVLS fan for large commercial and industrial spaces, offers capacities up to...
BSRIA successfully extends the scope of its UKAS accreditati
May 17, 2019 BSRIA has successfully extended the scope of its UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accreditation for sampling Formaldehyde and Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) in accordance with BS EN 16000-3:2011 and BS EN 16000-6:2011 respectively. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) are carbon-based substances that evaporate at room temperature and can be a common problem i...
Ingersoll Rand Completes Acquisition of Precision Flow Syste
May 16, 2019 SWORDS, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ingersoll-Rand plc (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Precision Flow Systems (“PFS”) from funds advised by BC Partners Advisors L.P. and The Carlyle Group. The transaction was completed on May 15, 2019 for $1.45 billion. P...
Arkema to acquire ArrMaz, a US-based leader in specialty sur
5/15/2019 Arkema reaches another milestone in its journey of growth in specialties with the planned acquisition of ArrMaz, a US-based leader in specialty surfactants for crop nutrition, mining and infrastructure. ArrMaz is a global leader in specialty surfactants for crop nutrition, mining and infrastructure markets with sales of US$290 million and 18% EBITDA margin &...
PCC Community Markets becomes first grocery store to develop
The LBC is organized into seven performance areas—place, water, energy, health and happiness, materials, equity and beauty. May 16, 2019 PCC Community Markets (PCC), Seattle, Wash., is said to be the first grocery store in the world to pursue Living Building Challenge (LBC) Petal Certification. Run by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), Seattle, Wash., the LBC certifi...