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Fire alarm power efficiency
The Fire Industry Association’s CEO Ian Moore, explains the importance of ensuring efficient power for fire and security alarm systems in line with environmental...
CIGA to implement independent review recommendations
The Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency (CIGA) has accepted recommendations made following a review of its complaint handling…
All recommendations put forward by the independent CIGA...
Asbestos management = competent decisions
Stuart Goodman of Lucion Environmental looks at the responsibilities associated with reducing the risks of asbestos management…
A previous HSE asbestos safety campaign highlighted the...
Insulating liquid project boosts energy efficiency
Researchers are developing windows that provide highly efficient solar energy and heat by using insulating liquid…
The European Commission’s flagship research fund Horizon 2020 is...
Energy efficiency: locked out in the cold?
Energy Correspondent Archie Wallace examines the impact of the Comprehensive Spending Review and its implications for the energy efficiency market...
Remember, remember, the 5th of November. It...
Building society leads energy efficient homes group
The Nationwide Building Society has announced it is leading a research group investigating whether energy efficient homes can form part of mortgage affordability calculations…
Energy...
Index helps to support large scale energy programmes
A new report has revealed how the Local Authority Energy Index has performed over the past 12 months…
The Local Authority Energy Index was set...
Chief construction adviser publishes SWI report
A new report from the government's chief construction adviser detailing recommendations relating to the installation of solid wall insulation has been published…
Chief construction adviser...
Engineering construction workers agree six per cent pay deal
A three year pay deal worth six percent has been agreed for engineering construction workers …
A new pay deal has been agreed for engineering...
Solar façade enables buildings to produce energy
A new innovative façade able to turn solar energy into heat will be installed next year on a Spanish building…
It sounds like the stuff...
Insulated from reputational risk?
As the automotive emissions crisis evolves Matthew King, UK and Ireland Director of Actis muses on reputations and how his own industry can learn...
Jewson turns around loss-making branches
Builders’ merchant Jewson has reported sales have improved at a number of loss-making branches, pushing the firm back into the black…
Coventry-based builders’ merchant Jewson...
NIA calls for government action to stop job losses
The head of the National Insulation Association is calling on the government to do more to prevent job losses in the energy efficiency sector…
Neil...
The importance of energy efficiency to reduce fuel poverty
Jenny Saunders, Chief Executive of National Energy Action discusses the importance of energy efficiency to reduce fuel poverty
PROFILE: Thermal Performance
Halfen outline the innovations available to mitigate cold bridging and improve thermal performance…
With the ever increasing need to improve the thermal performance of our...
Insulated from reputational risk?
As the automotive emissions crisis evolves Matthew King, UK and Ireland Director of Actis muses on reputations and how his own industry can learn...
Getting the most from space
Adrian Pargeter, Head of Technical and Product Development for Kingspan Insulation reports on a study showing how insulation with a minimal construction depth can...
PROFILE: Retrofit insulated render system saves a fortune in heat loss
The world’s demand for energy will only ever grow and whilst new sources of sustainable and renewable energy are secured through incentivising financial investment,...
PROFILE: A pitch-perfect roof
When looking to upgrade the thermal properties of buildings, careful thought needs to be given to the risks associated with this – in particular...
A holistic approach to energy assessments
John Edwards, Trustee of the IHBC argues for an intelligent and holistic approach to energy assessments that have a positive impact on the sustainability...
The challenging risks of asbestos in brownfield sites
Alec Hales, contaminated land specialist at Lucion Environmental, examines the responsibilities associated with reducing asbestos risk on brownfield sites…
The detection of asbestos in soil...
A holistic approach to energy assessments
John Edwards, Trustee of the IHBC argues for an intelligent and holistic approach to energy assessments that have a positive impact on the sustainability...
Urgent action needed for home energy efficiency
Insulation industry head has called for the government to fast track home efficiency measures as one of the largest insulation firms in the country...
Could home appliances heat your home?
An engineering firm has claimed the heat given off by home appliances could be used to warm homes…
It sounds bizarre, but your TV and...
The challenging risks of asbestos in brownfield sites
Alec Hales, contaminated land specialist at Lucion Environmental, examines the responsibilities associated with reducing asbestos risk on brownfield sites…
The detection of asbestos in soil...
How Passive House Is Boosting Construction Industry
The drive for low and zero carbon buildings and the supporting legislative changes are resulting in the need to improve the knowledge and technical...