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.
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.
16 Apr 2026
The IOR is hosting is first-ever Talk & Tour on 19 May; this half-day in-person event will bring together delegates from across the RACHP sector to explore the practical path to net zero.
9 Apr 2026
The IOR Education Outreach Project Manager, Matt Harvey, has been appointed to the London's Construction & Built Environment Interim Talent Board to represent the RACHP Sector.
30 Mar 2026
The Institute is marking the occasion with a special offer designed to support the career progression of section subscribers.
23 Mar 2026
The IOR Skills Alliance's first meeting in Milton Keynes is at capacity, but there are still many ways to take part in the alliance's work.