After just over 40 years in the business, Derek Phelan, partner and director of GT Phelan Ltd, has retired to pursue non-business related interests. The news came as a surprise to the industry as, apart from his high-profile role on behalf of GT Phelan, Derek was also involved in general industry matters, most notably as...Read More

According to one of themost recent bulletins from the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA), the European heat pump market grew by 10% in 2015, resulting in a record year with 880,179 units sold. This in turn contributed to 24 Mt of CO2 emission savings and the creation of 47,103 full time jobs, explains Thomas Nowak,...Read More

Since the Heat Pump Association (HPA) was established in 2011 it has grown in strength and stature to a point where it is now recognised as the all-industry voice for the sector. In the intervening years it has made representation to Government and statutory regulatory bodies on various issues and, as a consequence, established a...Read More

Welcome to the Golden Anniversary issue of Building Services News, marking 50 years of continuous publication. Over the last half-century the journal has evolved in tandem with developments and innovations in the industry, not just reflecting those changes but also helping to promote them and spearhead their acceptance.Read More

While it is just three years since the Heat Pump Association (HPA) was established, it is now the principal reference point for industry statistics for the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA). In addition, it is the recognised “go to” source for government departments and agencies seeking evidence-based...Read More