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More than 9,000 insolvencies in construction and manufacturing since 2011

According to new figures from Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC), to date, there have been more than 9,000 insolvencies in construction and manufacturing since the first quarter of 2011.

31 Jan 2013

BBES apprentices learn the ropes at new fire training centre

Three apprentices from Balfour Beatty Engineering Services (BBES) have helped with the construction of the new £36 million Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Training Centre.

31 Jan 2013

ENER-G backs proposed doubling of RHI tariff for ground source heat pumps

ENER-G Sustainable Technologies has welcomed the proposed increase in the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) for ground source heat pumps in commercial, industrial and community buildings, saying that it would offer a level playing field with other qualifying renewable technologies.

31 Jan 2013

ICS introduces new data centre cooling website

ICS Temperature Control has unveiled a new website which aims to provide expert advice and information on cooling systems designed specifically for data centres and server rooms.

31 Jan 2013

WindowMaster helps architects and specifiers choosing natural ventilation

WindowMaster, the supplier of natural comfort and smoke ventilation solutions, has produced a new white paper for architects on how best to select window actuators to enable precision control of windows and facades in natural ventilation systems.

31 Jan 2013

White paper published on thermal destratification in buildings

Drumbeat Energy Management, a new energy management business support service, has published a white paper on thermal destratification in buildings.

31 Jan 2013

Schiedel marks 45 years in business

Schiedel Chimney Systems is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year.

30 Jan 2013

HETAS maps training against national standards

HETAS has become the first organisation to successfully map biomass assessments against National Occupational Standards (NOS).

30 Jan 2013

Travis Perkins acquires Solfex Energy Systems

The Travis Perkins Group has acquired renewable energy distribution specialist, Solfex Energy Systems for an initial consideration of £8m.

30 Jan 2013

Small local firms feel excluded from Green Deal, says FMB

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) says that more small, local builders want to get involved in the Green Deal but find the application and accreditation process overly complicated, while many householders are unaware of the potential benefits of the scheme due to a lack of positive publicity.

29 Jan 2013

BSW celebrates golden anniversary

Independent central heating contractor, BSW Building Services, is celebrating 50 years in business.

29 Jan 2013

Schneider Electric awarded ISO 50001 accreditation

Schneider Electric has received ISO 50001 accreditation for complying with the new standard for energy management systems across 15 of its largest UK sites.

29 Jan 2013

Join a Part P CPS before requirements change, urges certification body

Logic Certification is urging installers who may be considering joining a Part P Competent Persons Scheme (CPS) to do so now before the qualifying requirements change on 6 April.

29 Jan 2013

BSI updates Green Deal standard

Business standards organisation, BSI, has published an update to PAS 2030, the standard which supports the Green Deal policy, encouraging the implementation of energy efficiency measures within existing households and businesses.

29 Jan 2013

Altecnic names new OEM sales manager

Altecnic, the manufacturer and supplier of quality plumbing equipment, has appointed Chris Haycock as OEM sales manager.

29 Jan 2013

Two new directors join TrustMark board

TrustMark, the Government endorsed quality mark for tradesmen, has appointed two new directors to its board.

28 Jan 2013

HPA welcomes RHI update statement

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) says it welcomes the DECC's recent RHI update statement, which focused in particular on the low uptake of Ground Source Heat Pump systems compared to other technologies currently supported.

28 Jan 2013

BBES completes £13m m&e project

Balfour Beatty Engineering Services (BBES) has delivered an m&e package worth £13m for an award-winning science laboratory in Cambridge.

28 Jan 2013

SIG urges PM to make Energy Bill Revolution top priority

Following a letter sent to Prime Minister David Cameron by an alliance of more than 100 energy companies, charities and businesses, warning that Britain is heading for a fuel poverty crisis, SIG Energy Management, one of the alliance, has re-emphasised its support for the campaign.

28 Jan 2013

B&ES reaches wage agreement with Unite

B&ES says that it has negotiated a wage agreement for 2013/2014 with the trade union Unite, effective from today (28 January).

28 Jan 2013

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More than 9,000 insolvencies in construction and manufacturing since 2011

BBES apprentices learn the ropes at new fire training centre

ENER-G backs proposed doubling of RHI tariff for ground source heat pumps

ICS introduces new data centre cooling website

WindowMaster helps architects and specifiers choosing natural ventilation

White paper published on thermal destratification in buildings

Schiedel marks 45 years in business

HETAS maps training against national standards

Travis Perkins acquires Solfex Energy Systems

Small local firms feel excluded from Green Deal, says FMB

BSW celebrates golden anniversary

Schneider Electric awarded ISO 50001 accreditation

Join a Part P CPS before requirements change, urges certification body

BSI updates Green Deal standard

Altecnic names new OEM sales manager

Two new directors join TrustMark board

HPA welcomes RHI update statement

BBES completes £13m m&e project

SIG urges PM to make Energy Bill Revolution top priority

B&ES reaches wage agreement with Unite

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