Sustainability NEWS


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Porotherm used to achieve Code 6 homes

Porotherm, the clay block walling system from Wienerberger, has been specified to...

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E.ON helps create lower carbon community in Scotswood

Lower carbon heating and hot water are at the heart of a new community of 1,800 homes...

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Celotex insulation helps create thermally efficient ...

During the conversion of a Grade II Listed Water Tower into a high specification...

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Retrofitting trend for 2013 looks to sustainability for...

The recent Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe joint report, published by the Urban...

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New appointment for Grown in Britain action plan

DEFRA and the wood industry has invited Dr Peter Bonfield OBE and the wood industry...

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Green Deal will place greater demand on energy-saving...

The Green Deal will place greater demand on installers of energy efficient...

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SBS to drive Green Deal success through training course

Sustainable Building Solutions (SBS), part of the Travis Perkins Group, is...

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TrustMark issues new guidance for homeowners on Green...

TrustMark, the Government endorsed quality mark for tradesmen, is launching an urgent...

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NIA supports Green Deal as insulation benefits stack up...

Following the launch of the Government’s energy efficiency scheme, the Green...

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Optimism that RHI tarrif review will kick-start...

GI Energy, the company that pioneered the use of Ground Source Heat Pump systems in...

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Insulation industry in crisis as job losses rise to...

Over 4,220 jobs have been lost in the insulation industry, with a further 1,350 on...

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Minster achieves ISO 14001 environmental accreditation

Minster Insulation and Dry Lining has achieved the world's leading environmental...

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Kimpton targets £15m turnover after winning MCS...

Kimpton Building Services says winning a key Government standard for installing green...

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Munroe K appoints GMI Energy

Munroe K appoints GMI Energy to improve the energy efficiency at White Rose Office...

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Fabric First approach key to energy efficiency

As the importance of energy efficient and low carbon homes becomes a central concern...

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