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TV Dragon Meaden calls on PM to back a greener economy

TV Dragon Deborah Meaden and around 250 representatives from renewable energy companies, trade associations, environment and development charities gathered outside the Treasury yesterday to call on David Cameron to step in, green our electricity, and get all parts of his Government to start taking the green economy seriously.

19 Oct 2012

New ACS course to help save lives

Logic Certification, through its network of approved centres, is now accredited to deliver a new ACS course which ensures best practice in the detection of carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2 ) within domestic dwellings.

19 Oct 2012

Dimplex claims solution to social housing PV ruling

Following the recent decision on 'community' Feed-in Tariff (FiT) status for social housing projects, renewables supplier Dimplex is helping registered providers go ahead with PV projects, thanks to a solar finance solution designed for social housing.

19 Oct 2012

Kershaw rises to university challenge

The University of Cambridge's historic Jesus College opened its doors for the autumn term with brand new student accommodation.

19 Oct 2012

Viessmann buys into Swiss fuel cell-based CHP supplier

Heating manufacturer Viessmann Group has acquired a 50 per cent stake in Swiss fuel cell-based CHP supplier Hexis AG.

19 Oct 2012

UKGBC warns over Green Deal

The Green Deal needs more than just cash backing, the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has warned.

19 Oct 2012

UKCG focuses on health & safety

A revised health and safety plan which sets out its aspirations for members and their supply chain over the next 10 years has been revealed by the UK Contractors Group (UKCG).

18 Oct 2012

EU gives green light to Green Investment Bank

The European Commission (EC) has approved the creation of the £3 billion Green Investment Bank in the UK having ruled that the move would not fall foul of EU state aid rules.

18 Oct 2012

CBI to call for 'less politics, more policy' on energy needs

The Government must provide certainty to help investors boost growth and provide secure, low-carbon power, according to employers' organisation the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

18 Oct 2012

Energy sector 'continues to resist renewables'

The energy sector remains "stubbornly resistant" to solar photovoltaics (PV) and other types of renewable energy, according to senior European Commission official Tom Howes.

18 Oct 2012

Report reveals ignorance over IAQ in public buildings

Many local authorities are in the dark when it comes to knowing if their buildings use regularly maintained air filters that comply with indoor air quality standards, according to a new report from Clean Air in London (CAL).

17 Oct 2012

BSRIA launches new pipework guide

BSRIA has introduced a new Pre-Commission Cleaning of Pipework (BG 29/2012) guide, which replaces BG 29/2011.

17 Oct 2012

Wolseley introduces workbook for new staff

Wolseley UK has launched a new Induction Workbook for staff development and customer service.

17 Oct 2012

Offsite fabrication helps ensure timely academy delivery

Balfour Beatty Engineering Services' (BBES) offsite prefabrication of key mechanical and electrical components is said to have helped a new academy stay on track by offering build process efficiencies and reduction in waste while creating a safer place to work.

17 Oct 2012

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TV Dragon Meaden calls on PM to back a greener economy

New ACS course to help save lives

Dimplex claims solution to social housing PV ruling

Kershaw rises to university challenge

Viessmann buys into Swiss fuel cell-based CHP supplier

UKGBC warns over Green Deal

UKCG focuses on health & safety

EU gives green light to Green Investment Bank

CBI to call for 'less politics, more policy' on energy needs

Energy sector 'continues to resist renewables'

Report reveals ignorance over IAQ in public buildings

BSRIA launches new pipework guide

Wolseley introduces workbook for new staff

Offsite fabrication helps ensure timely academy delivery

AO Smith sales and earnings up

Cofely to provide technical services to The Shard

Call for electricity efficiency FiT

NG Bailey partners US firm to launch innovative energy solution

Construction activity heading for slump

Senior Hargreaves sold to M + W

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