FEDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL TRADE ASSOCIATIONS (FETA)
FETA is the recognised UK body representing the interests of over 400 manufacturers, suppliers, installers and contractors within the heating, ventilating, building controls, refrigeration & air conditioning industry to policy makers and the wider public.
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FETA is the low cost but high profile UK trade body which represents the diverse interests of manufacturers, suppliers, installers and contractors within the building services sector. It is split into six principle Associations ADCAS, BCIA, BFCMA, BRA, HEVAC and HPA.
Product types covered by FETA include ductwork, ducts, duct insulation, pre insulated ductwork, dampers, grilles, louvres, building controls, flues, chimneys, refrigerated display cabinets, chilled cabinets, refrigeration contractors, refrigeration equipment, refrigeration components, refrigeration end users, air conditioning, air curtain, air distribution, air handling unit, chilled beam, chilled ceiling, demand controlled ventilation, fan coil unit, fans, ventilation, filter, fire damper, smoke damper, humidity, residential ventilation, smoke control, heat pumps.
News
InstallerSHOW partners with World Refrigeration Day
InstallerSHOW and World Refrigeration Day are to host a series of national and international events at the NEC, Birmingham on 26th June 2024. These events [..more]
BCIA in attendance at Smart Buildings Show 2023
The BCIA will be returning to ExCeL, London, for this year’s Smart Buildings Show, the UK’s leading dedicated smart buildings event. Taking place on [..more]
Wendy Belfield appointed as member of Industry Competence Committee
Wendy Belfield has been appointed on to the Industry Competence Committee (ICC), which has been set up by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to [..more]
New research reveals urgent need to tackle net zero skills challenge
The UK's Net Zero ambitions are currently hindered by an acute skills shortage that hampers the design, development, supply, installation, [..more]
FETA Training and Skills Group hosts T-Levels webinar
The recently established FETA Training & Skills Group has been examining T-Levels as a route to bring more young people into the industry and on Monday [..more]
FETA CEO discusses net zero strategy as time to deadline drops below 10,000 days
Speaking at The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) President’s Dinner, FETA CEO Chris Yates recently offered an update on [..more]
Green power goals jeopardised by 'lack of overarching plan'
The Public Accounts Committee has published a report warning that the Government has no overarching delivery plan to decarbonise [..more]
New HEVAC Vice President announced
Barry Trewhitt has been named as the new HEVAC Vice President. Barry is Product Development Manager at Advanced Air (UK) Ltd and has been involved with ventilation for most of his career. [..more]
FETA Lunch 2023
FETA’s flagship networking event – the renowned Annual Luncheon – recently brought together industry peers from across the heating, ventilation, building controls, refrigeration and air conditioning industries, [..more]
Independent Review of the Construction Product Testing Regime published
The government has published Paul Morrell’s Independent Review of the Construction Product Testing Regime. Following the Grenfell Tower [..more]
Dr Guy Hundy
Dr Guy Hundy, a leading technical expert within the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sector for over 50 years, passed away recently. A fellow and former president of the Institute of Refrigeration, [..more]
Changes announced to BCIA Management Committee
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced changes to its Management Committee, with the addition of new members Jen Vickers, [..more]
Net Zero Review: UK could do more to reap economic benefits of green growth
Chris Skidmore publishes his Net Zero Review, setting out the ‘historic opportunity’ offered by net zero The UK’s leadership on tackling climate change has [..more]
Updated information on Standard Assessment Procedure
The government has published updated details about Standard Assessment Procedure SAP10.2 and the timeline for the Reduced data [..more]
New additions to the Energy Technology List
New technology groups, sub-technologies and updates to multiple sets of technology criteria are now live on the Energy Technology List (ETL). Amid the news of soaring energy costs, the need for energy [..more]
Insurance advice for FETA members
FETA has announced a new partnership with Kerry London to offer members a range of insurance products. Kerry London has been chosen as FETA’s exclusive insurance partner as the company has been [..more]
CCC publishes COP27 key outcomes report
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has published its assessment of COP27, taking stock of global progress and identifing key actions for the UK in response, both at home and internationally, including: To define [..more]
Michael Hims elected Vice-Chairman of Eurovent PG-CUR
The Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Curtains’ (PG-CUR) has elected FETA member Michael Hims (Carver) as its new Vice-Chairman. The election took place [..more]
FETA members uncertain of COP 27 impact
The recent FETA poll questioning the difference COP 27 will make in the race to decarbonise the UK economy has returned a mixed response from members, with the majority - 60 per cent - believing the [..more]
CLC announces support for private sector playbook
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) is backing a new Private Sector Construction Playbook, published by the Construction Productivity Taskforce, which [..more]
CE marking to continue to be recognised in Great Britain for a further two years
Government has announced its intention to introduce legislation to continue recognition of the CE marking and reversed epsilon marking until 31 [..more]
Information on the IOR Annual Conference
SPEAKERS TO ADDRESS KEY ISSUES FOR THE NET-ZERO FUTURE OF THE RACHP SECTOR AT THE IOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE Key topics focusing on how the RACHP sector can help end-users achieve their [..more]
Find out about the latest net zero initiatives and policies in the RACHP sector at the IOR Annual Conference
The programme for the IOR Annual Conference “Beyond Refrigeration – next steps for the future of [..more]
FETA announces appointment of new Chair
Mark Hughes has been named as the new Chair of FETA – the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations. Mark is business development manager with Chemours Thermal and Specialized Solutions [..more]
Your Ticket to London Build
The UK's biggest Festival of Construction will return to Olympia London this November 16th & 17th with more content, networking and entertainment than ever before. London Build offers a totally unique experience [..more]
Government advice for businesses following the death of Queen Elizabeth II
FETA is deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of our organisation and our members, our thoughts and sympathies are [..more]
BCIA announces appointment of new Executive Officer
The UK’s leading association for building energy management systems (BEMS), the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA), has [..more]
FETA poll shows labour market ranks highest amongst current business concerns
The latest poll of FETA members suggests that the labour market is currently the number one area of concern for firms operating in the [..more]
FETA's Bob Wilkinson
In early August we heard the sad news that FETA’s retired Commercial Manager, Bob Wilkinson, passed away suddenly and peacefully at his home on the Isle of Wight on Sunday 31 July 2022 at the age of [..more]
London Build 2022
FETA is pleased to be supporting London Build 2022, the UK’s leading construction show when it returns to Olympia London’s Grand Hall on November 16th & 17th. Secure your [..more]
World Refrigeration Day set to promote Cooling Matters theme
World Refrigeration Day 2022 will take place on 26th June and this year the theme is ‘Cooling Matters’. Now in its fourth year, the day serves as a platform to [..more]
IOR Annual Conference Call for Abstracts
The 2022 IOR Annual Conference which will be held in Birmingham on 1 December 2022 will be focusing on the UK’s net-zero ambitions and what the RACHP industry is putting in place to meet these targets. The IOR [..more]
IOR Cool Talk - Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations (UK)
Join the IOR on 8 June for an online Cool Talk event on Pressure Equipment Safety Regulations with experts David Paget Chair of the IOR Technical [..more]