Sustainability
SUSTAINABILITY: Solar panels and leaking roofs
A new guide from the NHBC Foundation addresses the problem of faulty installation of microgeneration systems, and will assist specialist contractors to ensure that all aspects of installation are handled professionally and to the satisfaction of clients.
...moreSUSTAINABILITY: Heat pump standards?
The Energy Savings Trust (EST) has published its report on the results of the largest ever field trial of heat pump technology, and has raised significant issues that will need to be effectively addressed if heat pumps are to gain the market share that has been predicted.
...moreSUSTAINABILITY: Check out The Carbon Show
Business organisations are now being forced to come to terms with the sustainability and low carbon agendas, and dedicated exhibitions and events are organised in order to help to provide related information and business requirements. The Carbon Show (4-5 October, Business Design Centre, London) is one such, and worth checking out for how it could inform you of new business opportunities...
...moreSUSTAINABILITY: HVCA appointment drives sustainability agenda
In a clear signal of its commitment to the sustainability agenda, the HVCA has appointed David Frise to the new post of Head of Sustainability.
...moreSUSTAINABILITY: CRC – clients need help now
It's clear that organisations are not rushing to register for the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (only 1200+ out of 5,000 had registered at the last count), perhaps assuming they can take just a day or so to handle the process before deadline at the end of September. Wrong! And they will need help...
...moreEVENT: CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2011
There is no shortage of Awards schemes to enter, but many carry little real credibility either within the building services sector, or more widely in the building industry, or its clients. This is one of the exceptions, and entering can bring substantial rewards.
The CIBSE Awards build on the success and impact of the CIBSE Low Carbon Performance Awards, launched back in 2007, which quickly established themselves as demonstrating the real performance of the winning and shortlisted projects, people and teams.
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