1 Apr 2025
IOR Members are being invited to take part in an industry-wide refrigerant handling skills questionnaire designed to provide information on the views of the RACHP industry towards refrigerant handling training, qualifications and skills.
This is part of the work of ACRIB (the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board - of which IOR is a member) to coordinate industry input to the future review of the GB F Gas Regulations. A report and summary of findings will be part of ACRIB discussions with policymakers on appropriate legislative approaches to future refrigerant handling, in order to support a safe, efficient, cost-effective industry-led approach.
The survey was circulated by the various ACRIB member organisations on 31st March and asks questions about current refrigerant handling certification practices for F-Gases and alternatives including Flammables, Carbon Dioxide and Ammonia. The ACRIB organisations ARC, BESA, CCF, CIBSE, CRT, FEA, FETA, and IOR.
The results will also be published on the ACRIB website in due course.
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.
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.
23 Mar 2026
Congratulations to Steve Benton FInstR and Craig Girdlestone FInstR for this well‑deserved recognition for their dedicated, often behind‑the‑scenes contributions to the industry.