Talking Heads
Paul Reeve
Health & safety/Group secretary
Paul is M&E Sustainability's group secretary as well as its resident expert on health, safety and environmental matters. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Environmental Management and an advisor to two leading certification bodies on H,S & E issues. He has advised numerous companies on the successful implementation of environmental management systems.
Paul is a chartered safety practitioner and the man behind the ECA's acclaimed Zero Accident Potential (ZAP) initiative, which has led to a 60 per cent fall in serious accidents for ECA members since 2001.
Before joining the ECA, Paul spent 11 years as head of safety and environment at the Engineering Employers' Federation. During his time there, among other things, he helped to significantly change the design of the Government's climate change levy.
For help with any health, safety and environmental matters contact Paul at: paul.reeve@eca.co.uk
Bob Towse
Technical and safety expert - mechanical
Bob is our man on all things technical and safety from the mechanical side. Formerly with gas safety body CORGI, Bob has been head of technical and safety at the HVCA since 2001.
He has an in-depth knowledge of heating, ventilating and air conditioning plant and can advise contractors on all technical aspects of sustainability including legislation and safety laws.
If you have a query about installation of new technologies, commissioning, maintenance and the Building Regulations then get in touch with Bob at: BTowse@hvca.org.uk
Mike Malina
Energy management and commissioning
Mike has over 20 years experience in building services specialising in energy management. He was formerly head of the energy management division at Commtech. He now carries out building energy audits, is a thermal imaging specialist and undertakes training on energy management, building regulations and competent person schemes.
He will happily advise contractors on all aspects of energy measuring and monitoring, improving the energy management of a building and anything to do with energy efficiency targets and European or national energy related legislation.
Giuliano Digilio
Technical expert - electrical
