18 Jan 2023
If you missed Ian Fisher giving his CoolTalk a recording of the presentation is now available. The talk "Understanding energy efficiency calculations" explores the subject and includes practical examples and information that service engineers and technicians need to know.
IOR Guidance Notes that support the presentation.
IOR members and members of the RACHP EngTech Section can access these guidance notes for free by logging into the IOR website and visiting the publications section.
GPG101-SeasonalCommissioning
GPG68 - Calculating Air Conditioning Cooling Loads
GPG70 - Handling Unit Simple Specific Fan Power Calculations
GPG 85 Preventing cold draughts from ac units in winter
GPG 77 - Server Room Maintenance Tips
Speaker
Ian Fisher FInstR is an IOR Board Member and member of the IOR'S RACHP Engineering Technicians Section Committee. He is the Technical Sales Director at Mattair and his career in RACHP has spanned over 30 years. He has a wealth of experience in air conditioning, close control, chillers, refrigeration, ventilation and heat pumps. He is a TM44 Air Conditioning Energy Assessor and Decarbonisation (Heating) Solutions specialist.
2 Mar 2026
Members are invited to attend the launch of the IOR's Industry Skills Alliance. This event is open to individuals interested in shaping the future of the skills agenda for the RACHP sector. Find out more about the evet and the role of the Skills Alliance here.
9 Mar 2026
The recording for the IOR TechTalk on “Unscrambling the Refrigerant Clutter for the Future” on 5th March is now available from the IOR Webinar Channel.
3 Mar 2026
The Engineering and Building Services Skills Alliance (EBSSA) published recently their strategic Sector Skills Plan, as part of the work undertaken by the Construction Mission Skills Board.
26 Feb 2026
We're delighted to announce that the IOR Technician App has been shortlisted as a finalist for the ACR News Awards in the Training Initiative of the Year Category.
24 Feb 2026
A review of the IOR Constitution has been carried out to ensure it complies with current Charity Commission guidance and improve the wording for clarity. Open for consultation and comment by members until 30th April 2026.