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Renewables had a great year says NAPIT
In January last year, NAPIT predicted that 2014 would be the year of renewables and, with many positive predictions being made over the last 12 months, it seems this forecast was indeed accurate. In November, a report stated that worldwide solar PV capacity could...
Water management specialist JDP on getting below ground drainage right
Many years of experience in manufacturing and supply of below ground drainage solutions enables water management specialists JDP to offer the specifier, contractor and house builder a total system solution. The philosophy is more than product solutions and is based on...
Manufacturer Harris Brushes halves energy consumption
UK manufacturer Harris Brushes has teamed up with Vickers Energy Group to reduce its energy consumption on site by 50%, saving £133,000 in the process. The market leading decorating product manufacturer, based in Worcestershire, installed an advanced energy management...
Debunking the CE marking myths, ASDMA clarifies confusion on timber doors
With CE Marking of timber doorsets expected in 2015 following the publication of BS EN 16034, the Architectural and Specialist Door Manufacturers Association (ASDMA) is on hand to offer advice and hopefully dispel some of the myths surrounding CE Marking. Ian Makins,...
Illegal refrigerant poses dilemma for air conditioning and parts suppliers
Mike Nankivell, marketing director for the Daikin distributor, Space Air, comments on a dilemma facing suppliers of air conditioning and parts now it is illegal to use the refrigerant R22 for service and maintenance purposes... HCFC R22 refrigerant was phased-out...
Windhager changes history with village’s reduced carbon emissions
Windhager is helping the historical village of Matfen, Northumberland, to reduce its carbon footprint while saving money on fuel costs with the installation of a new biomass boiler system. Situated within the impressive Matfen Estate, five houses, the estate office, a...
Street smart litter bins spread the word
Leafield Environmental has refreshed their best-selling Heritage Square litter bin to give their customers even better value for money. An optional add-on signage kit is now available to provide flexible poster space which can be used to promote campaigns, special...
New carbon accounting tool released
Aubrey Meyer developer of the framework known as Contraction and Convergence launches a new carbon accounting tool at the Centre for Alternative Technology. The new educational resource, CBAT (short for the Carbon Budgeting Accounting Tool) brings to life a process of...
Sika Sarnafil specified for NHBC Milton Keynes
As part of National House Building Council (NHBC) building works the upper roof now includes 800sq m Sarnafil Plus roofing system with a 20 year guarantee. Installed by experienced Hertfordshire based roofing expert, Itech Roofworks and main contractor Winter...
Xpelair central to solid wall property eco retrofit
Innovative and highly energy efficient heat recovery units have been specified at an eco office retrofit project in Liverpool, cementing the importance that ventilation plays in meeting increasingly stringent carbon reduction targets in commercial developments. The...
MHA unveils “ruthlessly efficient” LED lighting technology
MHA Lighting is set to revolutionise the LED lighting market after unveiling a ruthlessly efficient brand new LED lighting technology. The multi-award-winning LED lighting manufacturer has now officially launched its End Lit Rod (ELR) technology alongside the newly...
Improvements to social housing ‘stalled’ since ECO changes
Almost one year on from the changes to the Energy Companies Obligation being announced, housing providers are struggling to make new retrofit schemes stack-up. A record 6 ‘gold’ awards were achieved by members of the 65-strong SHIFT benchmarking network, for which the...