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NHBC research predicts home design in 2050

|Date: 7 June, 2018

NHBC research predicts home design in 2050

Homes of the future will increasingly tap into neighbourhood energy systems, feature flexible layouts and ...

Homes of the future will increasingly tap into neighbourhood energy systems, feature flexible layouts and use improved technology to make automatic decisions about heating, security and even postal de ...

7 June, 2018
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Retirement complex improves efficiency with Barlo LST radiators

|Date: 24 May, 2018

Retirement complex improves efficiency with Barlo LST radiators

A residential retirement development in West Sussex has replaced its outdated, inefficient radiators with ...

A residential retirement development in West Sussex has replaced its outdated, inefficient radiators with highly efficient, low surface temperature (LST) models from Barlo Radiators. Schaffer House in ...

24 May, 2018
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The benefits of incorporating balcony enclosures in refurbishment programmes

|Date: 24 May, 2018

The benefits of incorporating balcony enclosures in refurbishment programmes

John Baillie from Windoor UK considers how social housing providers carrying out refurbishment programmes ...

John Baillie from Windoor UK considers how social housing providers carrying out refurbishment programmes can use balcony enclosures to provide much needed additional amenity space as well as improve ...

24 May, 2018
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New PIV unit from Elta Fans provides energy-efficient condensation curing

|Date: 16 May, 2018

New PIV unit from Elta Fans provides energy-efficient condensation curing

The launch of the new SANO Intelligent Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) unit offers housing providers a m ...

The launch of the new SANO Intelligent Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) unit offers housing providers a more flexible and energy-efficient way to manage the risk of condensation. The intelligent PIV u ...

16 May, 2018
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Funding for fuel poverty and energy efficiency in Scotland

|Date: 2 May, 2018

Funding for fuel poverty and energy efficiency in Scotland

Funding of £54.5m to help tackle fuel poverty and reduce greenhouse gas emissions has been announced by S ...

Funding of £54.5m to help tackle fuel poverty and reduce greenhouse gas emissions has been announced by Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Speaking at the All Energy conference in Glasgow, the F ...

2 May, 2018
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Firebird launches new Envirogreen low NOx boiler range

|Date: 18 April, 2018

Firebird launches new Envirogreen low NOx boiler range

Firebird has launched a new range of Low NOx oil-fired boilers ahead of the second phase of the Ecodesign ...

Firebird has launched a new range of Low NOx oil-fired boilers ahead of the second phase of the Ecodesign Directive. The Envirogreen range features a low NOx burner designed in conjunction with Europe ...

18 April, 2018
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SBS appointed to new insulation framework by Derby Homes

|Date: 17 April, 2018

SBS appointed to new insulation framework by Derby Homes

Social housing provider Derby Homes Limited has named Sustainable Building Services (UK) Limited as its n ...

Social housing provider Derby Homes Limited has named Sustainable Building Services (UK) Limited as its number one ranked supplier for external wall insulation services. The organisation's Insulation ...

17 April, 2018
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Improving heating system care

|Date: 16 April, 2018

Improving heating system care

The social housing sector absorbs a hidden cost of millions of pounds every year due to poor water treatm ...

The social housing sector absorbs a hidden cost of millions of pounds every year due to poor water treatment. But just a few small and inexpensive changes to heating system care can deliver significan ...

16 April, 2018
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Understanding Lot 20

|Date: 13 April, 2018

Understanding Lot 20

From 1st January 2018, all local space heaters manufactured for sale in the EU must comply with a minimum ...

From 1st January 2018, all local space heaters manufactured for sale in the EU must comply with a minimum efficiency standard under Lot 20 of the Energy Efficiency Directive. Christian Hadley, Head of ...

13 April, 2018
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Advice on complying with the new Boiler Plus requirements

|Date: 5 April, 2018

Advice on complying with the new Boiler Plus requirements

New changes to Part L of the Building Regulations (known as Boiler Plus) dictate that one of four energy ...

New changes to Part L of the Building Regulations (known as Boiler Plus) dictate that one of four energy efficiency controls must be fitted when installing new combi boilers in England. Jeff House, Re ...

5 April, 2018
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