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NAPIT calls fror installers and advisors to get behind Green Deal
In response to the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council’s (HHIC) comment on the Green Deal needing installer support to survive, NAPIT calls for installers and advisors to get behind the Government initiative. According to the latest Department of Energy and Climate...
Sports stadia waterproofing that is ahead of the game
In any building the role waterproofing plays should never be underestimated, but in modern sports stadia and facilities which can hold more than 100,000 spectators it is absolutely crucial. Many new stadia may now have retractable roofs but water can never be kept out...
Component award proves Passive House windows profitable
The winners of the first ever Passive House Component Award have been selected and a total of twelve Passive House windows will receive recognition. The real winners, however, are the building owners, for the results of this international competition demonstrate that...
Windhager expands HETAS training courses for 2014
Windhager UK has announced new training course dates as demand for biomass installations are set to rocket in 2014. The extensive range of HETAS certified courses cover multiple biomass appliances and are held in the UK’s largest dedicated biomass training centre at...
ThermaTwin maximises solar technologies to heat water for free
Discrete Heat has introduced ThermaTwin solar panels that use both solar PV and solar thermal technology to produce a self-contained heating system providing up to 70% of domestic hot water throughout the year. The design cleverly encompasses a small solar PV panel to...
Dorma makes a grand entrance at Cambridge shopping centre
At the Grand Arcade shopping centre in Cambridge, the upgrade of two main customer entrances had to meet exceptionally high performance standards. Specified to improve internal comfort levels for customers and reduce energy costs for retailers, a series of automatic...
Ten-point programme for climate protection in the building sector
Climate protection starts at the local level and energy efficiency in buildings is one of the more important tasks in this respect. To assist municipalities, the Passive House Institute has published a position paper on the topic. The paper sets out a ten-point...
Housing association reducing residents’ energy costs with heat pumps
Thermal Earth has worked in conjunction with Wales & West Housing to successfully increase energy efficiency and reduce running costs for tenants in a large domestic housing refurbishment in Mid Wales. Residents at Llwynbrain Close in Howey, near Llandrindod...
Schneider Electric celebrates its 21st ISO50001 Accreditation
Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management solutions, is leading the industry by example, having achieved ISO 50001 Accredited Certification for 21 of its UK sites. Since Schneider Electric began the journey to get its larger operations ISO 50001...
New Passive House categories also rate building energy gains
The efficiency of the clearly defined Passive House Standard has been proven with thousands of buildings. In order to also offer a reliable means of orientation regarding the additional use of renewables, the Passive House Institute now plans to introduce new...
Wavin’s AquaCell Prime set to ‘rain’ supreme
With excessive surface water run-off a key contributor to the recent devastating floods, Wavin, a leading UK manufacturer of plumbing, rainwater and drainage systems has launched a new cost effective geocellular unit to reduce the risk of flooding. AquaCell Prime is...
Sika Sarnafil contractor ensures success of new college roof
The Sarnavert green roof crowning Newcastle Sixth Form College’s new £22 million facility is flourishing thanks to European Roofing System’s (ERS) expertise. ERS is an experienced Sika Sarnafil registered contractor, which enabled the team to ensure an effective...