25 June 2014

CE marking for wood panels examined by BM TRADA’s technical manager

The information required by both the CPR and BS EN 13986 is:• The CE symbol• Last two digits of the year that the mark was first affixed• name or logo of the manufacturer allowing unambiguous identification of the manufacturer’s name and address• Identification number of the notified body• Number of the harmonised standard• Levels or classes of performance, as required by[…]

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29 May 2014

Major financial risk to businesses if they fail to improve energy efficiency

ISO 50001 Energy Management Certification Tom Johnston, BM TRADA’s Chief Operating Officer of Central Certification Services, said companies need to continue “rising to the challenge” of energy management. Speaking at the launch of BM TRADA’s expansion into UKAS-accredited ISO 50001:2011 Energy Management Certification, following a successful pilot scheme, Johnston said:  “The cost of energy is[…]

  • 29 May 2014

22 April 2014

Stroma Certification extends scope of Competent Person Schemes

Stroma Certification Green Deal Installer (GDI), Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) and CPS bundles have long-since offered versatility to Green Deal installers when gaining certification. The breadth of CPS services now offered by Stroma includes the following trades: Air Conditioning Electrical Fabrics Heating Engineers Plumbing Ventilation For more information on our CPS services, assessment day discounts[…]

  • 22 April 2014

10 April 2014

Part L Documents require new properties to meet energy standards

For new homes, Part L 2013 represents a 6% aggregate uplift in CO2 targets compared to the 2010 requirements, whilst for new non-domestic buildings, the regulations provide a 9% aggregate uplift. Part L regulations only apply to new builds and are part of a government scheme to achieve zero carbon homes in the next two[…]

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