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Space-saving recycling bin stacks up
Leafield Environmental has created a modern space-saving recycling unit for Bath Spa University’s newly completed halls of residence which form part of the landmark Learning Centre buildings which opened its doors last month. The discreet and compact EnviroStack fits...
Get a taste for the RHI with NAPIT
Since its launch on 9th April, the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) has attracted a reassuring volume of interest from consumers. Anticipating this success NAPIT Training offered a free training taster session, An Introduction to the Renewable Heat Incentive,...
Roofing specialists provide roof welding and walkways for £1 billion EFW project
Energy from waste (EFW) is a growing industry and roofing specialists M.R. Site Services is having much involvement in this sector. One recent project has been at the Four Ashes project in Staffordshire managed by Veolia. The £1billion PFI-funded residual waste...
Class Of Your Own becomes Associate Member of the Construction Industry Council
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) is pleased to announce that Class Of Your Own (COYO) has become an Associate Member. The announcement follows a meeting of the Council held in October 2014. Speaking after the meeting, Tony Burton, CIC Chairman, said: “I warmly...
Alutec announces new CPD
Alutec has launched a new RIBA accredited CPD seminar developed to help architects and specifiers maintain their professional accreditation and stay completely informed about the unique benefits of aluminium eaves solutions. Aluminium eaves systems offer distinct...
Golf club improves green credentials and saves money with biomass
Southmoor Golf Club in County Durham has converted to biomass heating with a Windhager woodpellet BioWIN boiler to reduce energy bills and improve its carbon footprint. A 60 kW BioWIN Excel is providing heating to the clubhouse and surrounding buildings, replacing an...
Decothane Ultra sets new standard for the roofing industry
The next generation of liquid applied roof membranes has been launched by Sika Liquid Plastics. Decothane Ultra is a low odour non-disruptive roofing solution that achieves more than 80 percent reduction in odour strength five minutes after application and greater...
International Passive House Days from 7 to 9 November 2014
A Passive House building does not just save costs; one of the main advantages of this energy-efficient construction method is the high level of thermal comfort it offers. Those wishing to get their own impression will have the chance to do so during the International...
NAPIT welcomes new phase of GDHIF
NAPIT have welcomed the announcement, by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), that a further £100m of funding is set to be invested in the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF). The announcement was made by Ed Davey and the initiative is intended to...
“Integrated doors with built-in blinds have changed my life!”
Homeowner Jody Shadforth says: “It’s funny to say that a door and blind can improve your quality of life but it can.”She was reflecting on the nine sets of Centor Integrated Doors she has had fitted in the living, dining and bedroom areas of her waterside home. Centor...
Windhager reports first successful domestic RHI payment
Launched in April 2014, the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme for the domestic market has proven to be a big success for home owner David Taylor from rural Northamptonshire. Mr. Taylor lives in a 300-year-old four-bedroom stone cottage, which was...
Celotex provides insulation at York University
Sustainability is a key feature of the £30 million Goodricke College which forms part of the £750 million development of the Heslington East campus at the University of York. With this significant investment set to prepare the university for the future, and materials...