Monthly Archives: April 2012

BRE innovation park informs Green Deal

April 30, 2012

A flagship refurbishment project which has been part funded by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, showcases some of the latest retrofit solutions that BRE and its partners have been working on in advance of the Green Deal. It … Continue reading →

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Whole-house refurbishment gains maximum BREEAM credits

April 30, 2012

This semi-detached dwelling was built in the construction boom period of post-war Britain. As part of the Greenfields Community Housing decent homes scheme, it was scheduled for a whole-house refurbishment, including renewal of the kitchen bathroom and heating system. The … Continue reading →

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RIBA & Shelter aim to help solve bad housing

April 30, 2012

The Royal Institute for British Architects (RIBA) is urging its chartered practices and members to register now for the 2012 run of Architect in the House. This charitable scheme gives homeowners one hour’s free consultation with a local RIBA architect and … Continue reading →

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Don’t move – stay in your own home with Saniflo

April 30, 2012

The easiest, quickest and most economical way to add a bathroom and WC facilities in your loft conversion is with the Saniflo range of small bore macerator pumps. The range enables you to conveniently plumb in facilities – a WC, … Continue reading →

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Cameron praises UK’s rapid green economy progress!

April 26, 2012

“With global demand forecast to increase by more than 40% in the next two decades, we urgently need a more diverse, cleaner mix of energy sources that will give us energy security without causing irreparable damage to the planet,” the … Continue reading →

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Don’t move – let Saniflo help make the most of your home

April 26, 2012

The easiest, quickest and most economical way to add a bathroom and WC facilities in your loft conversion is with the Saniflo range of small bore macerator pumps. The range enables you to conveniently plumb in facilities – a WC, … Continue reading →

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Statistics suggest a very uncertain future for construction

April 23, 2012

According to the Construction Products Association (CPA) there is still every reason to cautious about construction prospects and the industry’s prospects for the rest of the year. This is despite the latest ONS figures for construction output in February which … Continue reading →

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Small bore plumbing technology is a sympathetic solution for listed buildings

April 17, 2012

Buildings are listed so that they can be cared for and protected to ensure that their special features are not unwittingly altered or destroyed. Building regulations do not allow unsightly exterior pipe work as it is not in keeping with … Continue reading →

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Doubts about Green Deal’s future?

April 16, 2012

Green Deal, the government-backed initiative aimed to reduced the  majority of household carbon emissions at least by 2050, seems under seriod pressure at the present time, according to reports in today’s newspapers. Apparently a group of senior Tory ministers is ‘staging a last … Continue reading →

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Nick Clegg unveils £540m home improvement scheme for poor

April 13, 2012

Nick Clegg the Deputy Prime Minister has announced that at least £540 million of the government’s home energy efficiency programme – worth £1.3bn per year – will be targeted at helping the poorest. In a speech he  said: “We will be … Continue reading →

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