John Miller, President of the Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association (HVCA), speaking at the inaugural President’s Luncheon, which was held at the British Association of Film and Television Arts, on 13th September 2007, criticised the Government for its failure to enforce revisions to Building Regulations legislation.

“The HVCA’s disquiet arises from the fact that, having put such enlightened and environmentally responsible legislation in place, the Government seems quite unable, or unwilling, to enforce it.” He added: “Indeed, many of our members report that, not only are building control departments up and down the country failing to police the regulations, but that many of them are quite deliberately turning a blind eye to the new regime.”

According to the association’s press release, Mr Miller also reminded the audience that the HVCA members contribute very significantly to the commercial well-being and future prosperity of UK Plc, and the Association is one of the longest established trade bodies in the UK, ranking amongst the nation’s premier trade associations, not only within construction but across British industry as a whole.