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Ground source heat pump advice for contractors at race day event
On March 8, 2014 by adminREHAU is hosting two free ‘Ground National’ events at racecourses for contractors who want more information on how to get ahead in the ground source heat pump sector. Industry professionals will be provided with advice on REHAU’s range of pipework, fittings, manifold chambers and ground source energy probes, in addition to participating in a series
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Sustainability is a top agenda for Green Champions at Howarth Timber
On March 8, 2014 by adminHowarth Timber and Building Supplies has carried out staff training in each of its 28 branches across England, creating a number of ‘Green Champions’ to offer customer advice on sustainability, new products and legislation. Green Champions are tasked with promoting the company’s GreenHouse, a dedicated training centre aimed at self-buillders, specifiers, contractors and tradesmen who want
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Heat pump systems designed for use alongside fan coil heat emitter units
On March 6, 2014 by adminThe Daikin Altherma heat pump systems can connect to a range of fan coil heat emitter units to provide a quiet running and energy efficient solution with instant air flow distribution. The fan coil units are designed to improve the efficiency of the Daikin Altherma LT split, combined or mono system to enable them to operate
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Window and door installations up 4.5% on 2012 according to FENSA
On March 6, 2014 by adminFENSA has reported that 2013 saw the first year on year growth in notifications of installation of replacement windows and doors in domestic properties since 2007, up 4.5% on 2012. December ended with notifications up 25% compared to the same period in 2012, whilst the last quarter was up 5.7% after a decline of 3.3%
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Green Deal scheme available to SME’s who carry out procurements
On March 4, 2014 by adminWes Simmons of Eque2 has advised SME’s on how to access opportunities with the Green Deal to ensure that businesses are benefiting from the government funded scheme, with lack of long-term structural incentives and red tape just some of the issues being blamed for its lack of take off. The government is currently looking at