Ground source heat pump sector backs new unified trade body — HPA UK
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The Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA), together with the Heat Pump Association (HPA) and the Heat Pump Federation (HPF), has formally agreed to merge into a single, unified trade body — Heat Pump Association UK (HPA UK) — launching in January 2026.
This landmark decision marks a defining moment for the UK’s low-carbon heating sector, bringing together the full spectrum of heat pump technologies under one powerful voice.
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Sector unites behind the International Access and Scaffolding Association
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One of the most significant international developments in scaffolding and access for half a century has been unveiled with the formation of the International Access and Scaffolding Association (IASA).
The inaugural meeting took place at ScaffEx25 in Manchester last week.
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Brewing a new future: work begins on £145m regeneration of Boddingtons site
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Latimer, the development arm of Clarion Housing Group has broken ground on the £145 million transformation of the former Boddingtons Brewery on Great Ducie Street in central Manchester. A significant milestone paving the way for 505 new homes, 60% of which will be affordable, in one of the city’s most ambitious regeneration projects.
The site, once home to Manchester’s most famous beer and which has been derelict for more than a decade, will be reborn as Brewery Gardens, a new mixed-tenure neighborhood featuring high-quality homes, flexible commercial spaces, landscaped public realm, and generous amenities for residents.
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Partnership empowers AV professionals with advanced cellular booster solutions
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CAI, the Association of Audio Visual Professionals, today announced a strategic partnership with Nextivity Inc., a global leader in intelligent cellular booster technology. This new alliance will equip CAI members with access to cutting-edge CEL-FI® cellular solutions, expanding their service capabilities and enabling them to meet the rising demand for robust in-building mobile connectivity.
Under the partnership, CAI and Nextivity will collaborate to deliver training, certification, and support tailored for AV professionals seeking to integrate cellular signal enhancement into their service portfolios. The initiative also includes access to Nextivity’s installer and reseller programs, joint webinars, product demonstrations, and co-branded marketing resources.
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Construction professionals urged to build awareness of water jetting at national expo
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Latest insights into the most effective and safe use of water jetting on construction sites will be a strong focus at WJA Trade Show 2025, the UK’s only exhibition dedicated to the water jetting industry.
Given the many advantages of water jetting and the risk factors associated with its use, construction, civil engineering and health and safety professionals are being encouraged to attend the event.
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