21 Oct 2025
The IOR’s RACHP EngTech Section is proud to announce the launch of an innovative mobile technician’s app, now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Designed to support busy engineers and technicians in the RACHP sector, the technician app provides seamless, on-the-go access to a wealth of technical resources and good practice guides. The full version is available exclusively to subscribers to the IOR Eng Tech mailing, students and of course IOR members, where they can now view bulletins, masterclass recordings anytime, anywhere. The technician's app also lets them know about future webinars and industry news and includes a push notification when new items are added.
The app is available for download here:
Apple App Store: Google Play Store:

Signing up to the IOR technical mailing list is easy and costs just £44 per year. Subscribers receive immediate access to over 200 online good practice guides, bulletins, and safety notices. The RACHP EngTech Section subscription is open to anyone working in the sector and includes four postal mailings annually. New subscribers also receive a complimentary Torque Tool, perfect for setting Schrader valves and preventing refrigerant leakage.
At the end of each subscription year, members are awarded a CPD Certificate from the IOR, recognising their dedication to skill development and industry excellence. Find out more about becoming a subscriber to the IOR technical mailing via the app or on this website.
4 Feb 2026
Just downloaded the IOR Technician App? This video walks you through the essentials of using our app, step by step. You’ll see exactly where to tap, how to navigate key tools, and how to get the most out of the app’s main functions. It’s designed to help you feel confident and ready to use the app smoothly from the very start.
3 Feb 2026
The IOR and CIBSE are pleased to announce that they will be working together to provide their respective members with access to relevant technical events in 2026 as part of their commitment to members’ professional development and sharing of expertise.
2 Feb 2026
The webinar on the introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration, which was held on 29 January 2026, is now available on catch up from the IOR webinar channel.
2 Feb 2026
Last week, the IOR outreach team had the privilege of attending the Harris Academy Orpington Careers Fair 2026. What stood out throughout the day was the genuine interest students showed once they realised just how essential refrigeration, air‑conditioning, and heat pump technologies are to everyday life and to the UK’s future workforce needs.
26 Jan 2026
The SC2 Cool project, which counts the IOR as a strategic partner, has been highlighted in the UK Government’s International Education Strategy as a case study within the theme “Championing the UK as a Global Leader in Research, Science and Technology”.