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Daikin On Air

In these podcasts, your host Matteo Dall’Ombra talks to industry leaders about decarbonisation, evolving legislation, and practical best practices.

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Conversations that keep you ahead

“The HVAC world is moving quickly. New rules, new tech, and bigger sustainability goals are changing the game for all of us. At Daikin, we’ve been leading that change for years, but we know technology alone isn’t enough. Staying ahead means staying informed.

That’s why I started this podcast, to have real, open conversations with the people who know our industry inside out. I’ll be talking to everyone from policy makers and technical experts to hands-on installers, so you get insights you can actually use on the job. Whether it’s making sense of legislation or spotting your next big opportunity, we’ll cover the topics that really matter to you.”

— Matteo Dall’Ombra, Daikin UK

Expert voices from Daikin and across the industry

Relevant topics to help you stay compliant and competitive

Real-world advice you can use straight away

Your podcast playlist

Hear from leading voices across the industry as they unpack legislation changes, share sustainability best practices, and explore the innovations transforming our sector.

Guest: Vince Arnold, CIBSE 2025/2026 President

In this episode, Matteo Dall'Ombra is sitting down with Vince Arnold, CIBSE 2025/2026 President - topics discussed include:

  • Vince’s journey to becoming CIBSE President
  • The idea behind his “paying it forward” theme
  • Why volunteering and mentoring matter in engineering
  • Supporting apprentices and the next generation of talent
  • How building services engineering shapes comfort, safety, and performance
  • The impact of climate change on building design and resilience
  • Why collaboration is essential across the built environment
  • Whole-life building performance, retrofit, and carbon reduction
  • The role of CPD, curiosity, and continuous learning
  • Practical ways to get involved with CIBSE

 

Guest:  Chris Yates, Chief Executive of FETA (Federation of Environmental Trade Associations

In this episode of Daikin On Air, we sit down with Chris Yates to explore the role trade bodies play in shaping the future of the HVAC and building services industry. We discuss how regulation, standards, and policy are evolving in the UK, what that means in practice for manufacturers, consultants, installers and end users, and where the biggest challenges – and opportunities – lie as the industry moves towards lower‑carbon buildings. Chris shares FETA’s perspective on collaboration, skills, compliance, and the importance of practical, evidence‑based policymaking, offering valuable insight for anyone working in or around the built environment. We also discuss about Actuate UK, a new platform being developed by FETA for easier access to information and data.

Guest: HPA UK Chief Executive Charlotte Lee

Join us for an in-depth update on the launch of the new HPA UK (Heat Pump Association UK) and what it means for the industry, members, and the future of low-carbon heating.

Guest: Dr Zoe De Grussam, CIBSE Research Manager

In this episode, we explore why overheating remains a challenge in new builds, and how future weather data, passive design choices and real occupant experience should inform better building performance.

Guests: Henry Pelly - Principal Sustainability Consultant (Max Fordham), Steve Molloy (Daikin)

Together, they explore how sustainability thinking is evolving across the built environment.

Guest: Jake Matthews, A-Gas

How reclaim and reuse processes work, why they matter, and A-Gas’s role in the refrigerant circular economy.

Guest: Dr Anastasia Mylona - CIBSE Technical Director

Hear about the Fit for 2050 Technical Symposium, the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, TM65 guidance on embodied carbon, and the latest CIBSE weather data. Find out how these initiatives are helping to shape buildings that support wellbeing, inclusivity and sustainable performance.

Guest: Tom Wilson, Head of BREEAM Development

Key updates to the scheme, what they mean for installers, and why the changes are being made.

Guests: Steve Molloy (Daikin), Joe Dunningham (Accent), Joel Brittain (Ergro)

The story behind the D-Carbonise Partner programme; origins, eligibility, and partner success stories.

Stay tuned

With more episodes on the way, the Daikin Podcasts are your ongoing source for expert insight, practical guidance, and fresh ideas from across the industry.