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  • Energy crisis leads to pipe insulation boom

    |Date: 21 March, 2023
    Energy crisis leads to pipe insulation boom

    Energy crisis leads to pipe insulation boom

    Sales of pipe insulation have boomed since energy prices soared to unprecedented levels, a leading suppli ...

    Sales of pipe insulation have boomed since energy prices soared to unprecedented levels, a leading supplier has revealed.  TG Lynes has seen sales of Armacell pipe insultation double in the last 12 mo ...

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  • SAP reveals impressive energy efficiency

    |Date: 9 February, 2023
    SAP reveals impressive energy efficiency

    SAP reveals impressive energy efficiency

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    SAP reveals impressive energy efficiency of third Actis-insulated property   A third showhome created by timber-frame specialist Scandia-Hus and insulated with Actis Hybrid products has achieved ...

    9 February, 2023
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  • TrustMark launches new scheme to enable more energy efficiency installations

    |Date: 29 September, 2022
    TrustMark launches new scheme to enable more energy efficiency installations

    TrustMark launches new scheme to enable more energy efficiency installations

    TrustMark today announced the launch of its new Licence Plus Scheme, designed to enable more quality retr ...

    TrustMark today announced the launch of its new Licence Plus Scheme, designed to enable more quality retrofit energy efficiency improvement installations to be made to the millions of homes across the ...

    29 September, 2022
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  • Why stone wool is the natural choice for energy efficient homes

    |Date: 13 May, 2022
    Why stone wool is the natural choice for energy efficient homes

    Why stone wool is the natural choice for energy efficient homes

    Under pressure to build new homes with better energy efficiency? James Francis, Product Manager - GBI at ...

    Under pressure to build new homes with better energy efficiency? James Francis, Product Manager - GBI at ROCKWOOL® explains how stone wool insulation can help with thermal performance and much more. B ...

    13 May, 2022
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  • What you need to know for Installing loft insulation

    |Date: 6 May, 2022
    What you need to know for Installing loft insulation

    What you need to know for Installing loft insulation

    As bills rise, energy efficiency will be a priority for homeowners. Installing loft insulation at ceiling ...

    As bills rise, energy efficiency will be a priority for homeowners. Installing loft insulation at ceiling level is a quick and practical way to prevent heat loss, so Bradley Hirst, Technical Services ...

    6 May, 2022
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  • The new Part L Building Regulations

    |Date: 28 April, 2022
    The new Part L Building Regulations

    The new Part L Building Regulations

    Kingpan explains how you can ready for the new Part L Building Regulations.  This year, England, Wales an ...

    Kingpan explains how you can ready for the new Part L Building Regulations.  This year, England, Wales and Scotland are all introducing tougher energy efficiency requirements in their Building Regulat ...

    28 April, 2022
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  • RICS’ Senior Public Affairs Officer, comments on energy efficient homes

    |Date: 5 April, 2022
    RICS’ Senior Public Affairs Officer, comments on energy efficient homes

    RICS’ Senior Public Affairs Officer, comments on energy efficient homes

    “Our findings from the market suggest that the biggest barrier to improve the energy efficiency of homes ...

    “Our findings from the market suggest that the biggest barrier to improve the energy efficiency of homes is cost – 85% of respondents in fact. “However, the road to achieving Net Zero always required ...

    5 April, 2022
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  • VAT cut will help boost green homes, says FMB

    |Date: 4 April, 2022
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    VAT cut will help boost green homes, says FMB

    The Chancellor’s decision to slash VAT to zero percent on home energy saving measures will help boost the ...

    The Chancellor’s decision to slash VAT to zero percent on home energy saving measures will help boost the drive for greener and more energy efficient homes, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB ...

    4 April, 2022
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  • Spring Statement announces 0% VAT for the next five years on energy efficient home renovations

    |Date: 1 April, 2022
    Spring Statement announces 0% VAT for the next five years on energy efficient home renovations

    Spring Statement announces 0% VAT for the next five years on energy efficient home renovations

    45% of homeowners have looked into making their home more energy efficient but found it too expensive wit ...

    45% of homeowners have looked into making their home more energy efficient but found it too expensive without government support James Morley, Business Development Director at Cornerstone Tax, discuss ...

    1 April, 2022
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  • Smartroof explores ‘room in roof’ solutions

    |Date: 10 January, 2022
    Smartroof explores ‘room in roof’ solutions

    Smartroof explores ‘room in roof’ solutions

    Kevin Sherlock, Managing Director of Smartroof explores ‘room in roof’ solutions, a prefabricated roofing ...

    Kevin Sherlock, Managing Director of Smartroof explores ‘room in roof’ solutions, a prefabricated roofing package that offers ease of installation and improved energy efficiency. In the past 18 months ...

    10 January, 2022
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  • Myths surrounding heat pumps with Grant UK

    |Date: 16 September, 2021
    Myths surrounding heat pumps with Grant UK

    Myths surrounding heat pumps with Grant UK

    With Net Zero carbon targets firmly on the agenda, John Morris Renewables Business Development Manager at ...

    With Net Zero carbon targets firmly on the agenda, John Morris Renewables Business Development Manager at Grant UK, gives Professional Builder readers an opportunity to brush up on their heat pump kno ...

    16 September, 2021
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  • Keylite: forthcoming changes to Part L of the Building Regulations

    |Date: 10 September, 2021
    Keylite: forthcoming changes to Part L of the Building Regulations

    Keylite: forthcoming changes to Part L of the Building Regulations

    Debbie Phillips, National Business Development Manager for Keylite Roof Windows explores the forthcoming ...

    Debbie Phillips, National Business Development Manager for Keylite Roof Windows explores the forthcoming changes to Part L of the Building Regulations. When it comes to energy efficiency in buildings, ...

    10 September, 2021
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  • BEIS Hydrogen Strategy, Reaction from Baxi Heating

    |Date: 25 August, 2021
    BEIS Hydrogen Strategy, Reaction from Baxi Heating

    BEIS Hydrogen Strategy, Reaction from Baxi Heating

    Comments attributed to Jeff House, Head of External Affairs at Baxi Heating. The energy transition is upo ...

    Comments attributed to Jeff House, Head of External Affairs at Baxi Heating. The energy transition is upon us and we are shifting today’s energy use to low and zero carbon sources.  The way in which w ...

    25 August, 2021
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  • Baxi Assure expands energy efficient accessories range with SHRU

    |Date: 2 June, 2021
    Baxi Assure expands energy efficient accessories range with SHRU

    Baxi Assure expands energy efficient accessories range with SHRU

    Two variations of Shower Heat Recovery Unit (SHRU) have been unveiled, as the Baxi Assure range expands t ...

    Two variations of Shower Heat Recovery Unit (SHRU) have been unveiled, as the Baxi Assure range expands to provide even more energy efficient heating and hot water accessory choice for new build housi ...

    2 June, 2021
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  • Quickslide: what you need to know about energy efficiency

    |Date: 21 April, 2021
    Quickslide: what you need to know about energy efficiency

    Quickslide: what you need to know about energy efficiency

    Quickslide’s Ade outlines what you need to know about energy efficiency. ‘What do I tell my customers whe ...

    Quickslide’s Ade outlines what you need to know about energy efficiency. ‘What do I tell my customers when they ask about energy efficiency?’ Although there is an assumption that all windows will be e ...

    21 April, 2021
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  • Top tips on energy-efficient projects

    |Date: 7 February, 2020
    Top tips on energy-efficient projects

    Top tips on energy-efficient projects

    William Brown, MD of ​SuperFOIL Insulation, offers some top tips on making a self-build energy efficient. ...

    William Brown, MD of ​SuperFOIL Insulation, offers some top tips on making a self-build energy efficient. When building an extension, or working on a renovation project, the ability to make a home ene ...

    7 February, 2020
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