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Solar Array Connects Directly to National Grid

Image Alexander Parkyn-Smith The first photovoltaic (PV) solar array to connect directly to the electricity transmission network in the UK was energised this week as National Grid connected Enso Energy and Cero Generation’s new 50 MW Larks Green solar farm to its Iron Acton substation near Bristol. This follows installation of new switchgear at the […]

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Construction Ouput Continues to Increase

The construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) picked up in April, adding to the positive signs from other indicators that the economy is turning a corner. At 51.1 in April, the latest PMI from S&P Global / CIPS UK pointed to only modest growth in construction output from 50.7 in March. But evidence of a significant […]

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Flood Wall Nears Completion

THE final section of West Kirby’s controversial flood defence wall has been installed, but work on the project continues. The 1.2metre wall was approved by a council committee in 2021, despite campaigners arguing it will stop people coming to the town. The distinctive ‘wave’ design of the structure can now be seen. In a statement […]

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Zentia ceilings help Howdens with a hat trick

      Mineral ceiling systems by Zentia feature on Howdens’ new UK logistics hub. Mineral ceiling systems by Zentia were specified for a new UK national logistics hub for the international Howdens Joinery Group for a trio of reasons – sustainability, aesthetics and acoustics. Zentia’s Ultima+ OP 600mm x 600mm tegular-edged tiles were installed […]

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NETZERO – ONE AIM NEEDS ALL INDUSTRY VOICES TO BE AS ONE

creating a healthier way of living       Rinnai’s Tony Gittings calls for industry unity in delivering practical, economic and technical benefits of decarbonisation     For UK decarbonisation aims to be successfully achieved a shared and consistent approach must be formulated and agreed upon by all acting parties within the HVAC and building […]

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Clean Energy for Heavy Industry Requires Massive Uptick

The UK must install around 200GW of low-carbon energy infrastructure in the next 12 years if it is to have any hope of decarbonising power and ending heavy industry’s reliance on costly fossil fuels. That is the conclusion of a new report from the Aldersgate Group, 27 April. The report, published in collaboration with University […]

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High-risk Buildings, who should register

The registration process for higher-risk buildings opened on 12 April 2023, and anyone responsible for registration must make sure their building has been registered by 1 October 2023, or face a possible fine or imprisonment. The key information about the registration process is set out below. Which buildings need to be registered? All higher-risk buildings […]

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LOW CARBON, AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN EDINBURGH

The City of Edinburgh Council has successfully secured a major new site for accessible affordable housing in the South of the city. A successful £14.8m bid for Liberton Hospital and its grounds, including the former Blood Transfusion Centre, has been accepted by NHS Lothian – paving the way for around 400 hundred homes in the […]

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FUTURE PROOFING CONTINUOUS FLOW WATER HEATERS

Creating a healthier way of living   RETRO-FIT PROJECT FUTUREPROOFS BY REPLACING TRADITIONAL STORAGE WITH HYDROGEN BLENDS READY CONTINUOUS FLOW WATER HEATERS   NEW SYSTEM YIELDS 30% REDUCTION IN CARBON EMISSIONS 90% INCREASE IN PLANTROOM SPACE PROJECTED OPERATIONAL SAVING OF 21%     Rinnai N Series Hydrogen Blends ready 20% continuous flow water heaters have […]

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