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Purple Energy present to the European Biomass Association in Brussels
Staffordshire-based Purple Energy were invited to Brussels in March to present to the European Biomass Association (AEBIOM). Director of the renewable energy company, Mark Stafford, presented to approximately 100 attendees from across the European biomass sector at...
Alutec contributes to the future of housing at Ideal Home Show
Aluminium rainwater system manufacturer Alutec, has supplied its highly sustainable guttering and fascia and soffit products for the innovative ‘Future Proof Home’ being displayed at this year’s Ideal Home Show. Set to be a talking point of the show, the ‘Future Proof...
JDP RAINBOX Cube helps to manage flood risk
JDP is consistently researching and developing its range of innovative products and solutions to offer designers and contractors the most effective ways of dealing with water in a controlled environment. The latest extension to the portfolio RAINBOX Cube is a flexible...
BRUFMA makes sound case for recycled PIR
The challenges surrounding construction site waste have been well documented and whilst most contractors have introduced Site Waste Management Plans (SWMP’s) there is a still much that needs to be done – especially if zero carbon building is to become a commercial...
Envirobank split helps food waste segregation
Leafield Environmental has enhanced its external recycling bin range by offering the Envirobank Split dual container with a food waste aperture option. If sent to landfill, food waste rots and generates methane, a powerful greenhouse gas whereas if routed to anaerobic...
Developing greater flood resilience needs same priority as HS2, says parliamentary group
An incoming government needs to appoint a Cabinet champion to protect against flooding and drought, says an All Party Parliamentary Group, in a report published on 23rd March. In its report, Living with water, The Commission of Inquiry of the All Party Parliamentary...
Cascade rainwater system delivers heritage aesthetic, simple installation and low maintenance
A new housing development at Waterlooville in Hampshire has reached the halfway point in the construction of 193 new homes that form the first phase of the Berewood Village scheme. For their traditional-style aesthetic, the Cascade cast iron style rainwater system...
Purple Energy win Small Business of the Year Award
Purple Energy is very proud to announce that the company has won the ‘Small Business of the Year’ Award at the 2015 Sentinel Business Awards. The awards celebrate the success and achievements of businesses across Staffordshire and South Cheshire, culminating in a gala...
Venture’s new VLED lamps for energy saving retrofit solutions
Venture Lighting Europe is continuing its expansion into Solid State Lighting by introducing its VLED Professional Retrofit Lamp to the market. The new VLED lamps are an energy saving direct replacement for traditional lamps such as incandescent, fluorescent, HPS, MH...
Brett Martin Ritchlights are just the ticket for Dartmouth Steam Railway
As part of a £1.2 million redevelopment at Queens Park Station in Paignton – the headquarters of the Dartmouth Steam Railway – Brett Martin Daylight Systems supplied a series of architectural Ritchlight skylights to provide an attractive, contemporary building which...
JDP assists contractors achieve successful attenutaion
With RAINBOX Cube, JDP has partnered with GRAF to provide a total solutions offering for stormwater management from planning and design, through to supply and installation on site. There is an increasing demand from contractors to want attenuation tanks to be provided...
Passive House Institute introduces new categories for building certification
Renewable energy is the ideal complement to the efficiency of the Passive House Standard. In order to provide reliable guidance for this combination, the Passive House Institute introduces two new categories for its building certification; in addition to the...