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Innovative line-up for Ecobuild Print E-mail
Friday, 05 February 2010 00:00

Since its launch in 2005 Ecobuild has established itself as the biggest event in the world for sustainable design, construction and the built environment. During that time it has roughly doubled in size every year.

The 2010 event will take place at Earls Court from 2-4 March. As usual it will feature a number of innovations: for instance, for the first time it will have a Fringe mounting a number of events peripheral to the main exhibition and conference.

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The list of conference speakers is also innovative, with industry figures joining the debate with politicians, environmental campaigners, scientists and some less predictable personalities – such as the Bishop of Liverpool and impressionist Alastair McGowan.

Ecobuild strives to reflect the preoccupations of the sector it serves – championing the emerging green construction movement at its start, engaging and encouraging debate and discussion and now seeking out and highlighting the continuing opportunities for sustainable construction.

Ecobuild is also the definitive source of information for specifiers across UK construction and beyond: 34,617 visitors attended last year.

Click the ecobuild button on the left for selected exhibitor profiles

Last Updated on Friday, 05 February 2010 10:09
 
F E Peacock gains top conservation award Print E-mail
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 16:26

Environment UK FE_Peacock_picBourne-based builder FE Peacock Construction (www.fepeacock.co.uk) has been handed top honours in a scheme celebrating conservation in Rutland.

 The prestigious George Phillips Design Award, organised by Rutland Local History Society and supported by Rutland County Council, is given to the project that is considered to have contributed to the conservation of the character of the built environment in Rutland.

 FE Peacock Construction built the winning development, located in Drift Close, Barrowden, on behalf of Peterborough-based housing association Accent Nene. 

Last Updated on Thursday, 04 February 2010 17:00
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Baxi Group welcomes Government recognition of combined heat and power technology for Feed-in Tariffs Print E-mail
Tuesday, 02 February 2010 14:04

The Government has announced the final details of its Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme.  Baxi Group welcomes the Government’s recognition that micro-combined heat and power (mCHP) technology will play an important role in reducing the carbon footprint of homes.  However Baxi Group is disappointed that the generation tariff for mCHP is set at a lower level than expected, 10p/kWh*.  While this is a valuable contribution, it will not generate the same level of take up as the industry has been hoping for.

 Sarah Brook, Marketing Director, Baxi Group, commented on the FIT scheme Government announcement: “The UK is currently leading the world in terms of mCHP development and today’s news will help to promote growth in the mCHP market.  However, it will not deliver the scale of market growth or economic benefits that would have been achieved if the requested 15p generation tariff level had been awarded.”

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Roofers benefit from greater insulation choice Print E-mail
Tuesday, 02 February 2010 11:13

Insulation products specialist Dow Building Solutions has expanded its range of ROOFMATE SL-A STYROFOAM in response to industry demands.

 The famous blue extruded polystyrene insulation foam – manufactured in the UK at Dow’s STYROFOAM plant in King’s Lynn - is now available in thicknesses up to 200mm as roofing contractors aim to support developers in meeting increasing thermal efficiency targets.

 ROOFMATE SL-A - which is only available from Dow Building Solutions and its distributors - has high compressive strength, excellent water resistance and long term durability, making it the first choice of some of the UK’s biggest names in roofing.

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New chair appointed to the Countryside Council for Wales Print E-mail
Tuesday, 02 February 2010 10:14
Mr Morgan Parry has been appointed to chair the Countryside Council for Wales, Environment Minister Jane Davidson announced today (29 Jan).

Mr Parry, highly regarded for his experience and commitment to the environment, will succeed the present chair Mr John Lloyd Jones when he retires on 28 February 2010.

His term of appointment is for three years beginning on 1 March 2010 and his annual salary will be £43,810.00

Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 February 2010 10:31
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What Will Low Carbon Cambridge Look Like in 2050? Print E-mail
Monday, 01 February 2010 15:17

Environment UK Low Carbon Cambridge 1Transition Cambridge Launches Eco Story Writing Competition

Transition Cambridge, part of Transition Towns which promotes community action to increase our resilience to peak oil (1.) and climate change, has just launched an innovative, eco story writing competition for the local community. They are calling on children and adults alike to send in their stories set in Cambridge in 2050, happily adapted to a new, low carbon society and environment. The competition aims to get local people to think beyond the current oil and climate crises in a positive way.

 This competition is open to everyone who lives, works or studies in Cambridge, or within 20 miles of Cambridge. Stories will be judged in three age groups: under 14 (maximum word count 1500); 14 to 17 (maximum word count 2500) and 18 and over (maximum word count 2500). They must be sent in on or before 30 April 2010. Visit www.transitioncambridge.org for competition entry details, entry form and ideas!

Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 February 2010 16:41
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Schneider electric launches power monitoring solution for small businesses Print E-mail
Monday, 01 February 2010 11:46

Schneider Electric has enhanced its measuring and monitoring solutions with the introduction of PowerView – a power and energy monitoring software, suitable for small system applications to help businesses save money and energy.

The PowerView software works with Schneider Electric’s PowerLogic EGX100 integrated gateway and comprehensive range of meters. It allows users to track real time power conditions and remotely monitor electrical equipment and installations across an entire electrical network.  Through the system, users can measure the energy consumption of specific applications or circuits by day and hour, analyse and compare total harmonic distortion, produce reports and plot trends.

Last Updated on Monday, 01 February 2010 16:37
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Eco-friendly scheme launched to sell surplus building materials Print E-mail
Tuesday, 02 February 2010 14:10

BUILDING firms of all sizes can manage their material acquisitions, reduce waste and sell excess materials thanks to a new website.

 Builder2Builder.co.uk allows registered users to place online classified adverts listing their surplus building materials, while buyers are able to search the classifieds for what they are looking to buy.

 Builder2Builder works in much the same way as the newspaper classifieds. Materials are located by a material browse and town/location search pinpointing to within a five-mile radius of any main town/location specific materials required.

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Repair Work Fuels New Growth for Panton McLeod Print E-mail
Tuesday, 02 February 2010 14:01

Environment UK Colin_GibbsWater Quality Engineering company Panton McLeod has augmented its ambitious expansion plans by appointing Colin Gibbs as its new Business Development Manager to widen its ongoing UK sales drive.

The firm - which is the UK’s leading expert in providing repairs, cleaning and inspection services for potable water storage facilities – has recruited former Metoc Plc business development manager Colin Gibbs to help build and strengthen its sales base across southern and central England.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 February 2010 14:35
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Renewable Heat Incentive - Warming up the Market Print E-mail
Tuesday, 02 February 2010 10:22
Meet DECC and influence the consultation
 
23 March 2010, Bristol
  
Feed into the Renewable Heat Incentive consultation
Regen SW, in partnership with the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), is running a high profile national conference on DECC’s imminent consultation on introducing a Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) in April 2011.  The event will bring together around 150 national businesses and decision makers to debate the issues raised by the RHI consultation.  Senior representatives from DECC will be presenting the proposed scheme and seeking feedback from the audience.
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Rocktron win proves Environmental World First! Print E-mail
Monday, 01 February 2010 16:03

RockTron – the pioneering recycling technology company – beat internationally renowned entrants, to win Rushlight’s Fossil Fuels Award!

The Rushlight Awards celebrate the leading energy, resource and environmental technologies of Britain and Ireland, and were held this year at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London on Thursday 28th January. RockTron Limited won the Fossil Fuels Award, in recognition of its spectacular leap forward in Fly Ash Recycling, the potential of which could help cut man-made CO2 emissions by up to 2% whilst reducing the need for fossil fuel usage! The Award recognises technological advancement or innovation that has made a significant contribution to the reduction in environmental impact of fossil fuel usage.

Last Updated on Monday, 01 February 2010 16:42
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EDP Health, Safety Safety Solutions and Environment launch HS Easy – Packaged Health and Print E-mail
Monday, 01 February 2010 11:50

EDP - Health, Safety and Environment Consultants is pleased to announce the launch of its brand new website, HS Easy, which can be found at www.hs-easy.co.uk.

The HS Easy website offers organisations straight-talking, compliant, health and safety packages, which meet health and safety requirements without having the need to go over budget and without having to sign any long term contracts.

The website offers customers the choice of three health and safety packages that they can choose from in order to meet their health and safety requirements.

Last Updated on Monday, 01 February 2010 16:36
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Green Roofs - The Only Way Is Up Print E-mail
Monday, 01 February 2010 11:32

Green Roofs - The Only Way Is Up

The commercial benefits of installing innovative, environmental technology are to be discussed at a Nottingham business event.

Green Roofs – The Only Way Is Up is being held at Crown Plaza, Nottingham on Tuesday 2 February.

The free breakfast briefing, which is being hosted by the Sustainable Construction Innovation Network (iNet), has attracted construction industry professionals, facilities managers and developers from across the East Midlands; and Nottinghamshire businesses are being urged to act fast to secure a place. Registration begins at 8.15 am and the event will run from 8.30 am to 10.00 am.

Last Updated on Monday, 01 February 2010 16:38
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