23 Mar 2026
Two IOR Trustees, Steve Benton FInstR and Craig Girdlestone FInstR were recognised for their contribution to industry at the ACR News Awards held on 19 March in London.
Steve Benton received the Alan Moor Award in recognition of his significant work revising and drafting key industry Standards, as well as his commitment to education and training.
Craig Girdlestone was honoured with the Environmental Hero Award for his impactful contribution to training and the development of sustainable cold chains in emerging economies through the Africa Centre of Excellence.
Congratulations to both for these well-deserved awards recognising their behind-the-scenes work.
A special mention as well to Samantha Buckell, Chair of the IOR Women in RACHP who received the Equality Trailblazer of the Year Award for her work on inclusivity and mentorship.
2 Mar 2026
Fully Booked - wait list open. The launch of the IOR's Industry Skills Alliance for individuals interested in shaping the future of the skills agenda for the RACHP sector. Find out more about the event and the role of the Skills Alliance here.
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.
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.