14 January 2015

Zehnder support for Certified Passive House Training

Certified Passive House Tradesperson Course Zehnder support for Certified Passive House Training The first course has been designed to provide participants with the opportunity to learn the practical skills required achieving the Passive House energy standard and stay one step ahead in what is fast becoming an increasingly competitive industry. As Europe’s leading provider of[…]

  • 14 January 2015

14 January 2015

Trade shows, training + latest products and projects and 78 CPD’s

Round-up of latest construction industry news Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Take a look at the full version of the latest weekly Buildingtalk Newsletter emailed to industry subscribers. Subscribe for free here Follow us via Twitter Trade shows, training + latest products andamp; projects Big Pitch Live at Ecobuild 2015 BIG PITCH live at Ecobuild[…]

  • 14 January 2015

14 January 2015

Trade shows, training + latest products & projects and 78 CPD’s

Round-up of latest construction industry news Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Take a look at the full version of the latest weekly Buildingtalk Newsletter emailed to industry subscribers. Subscribe for free here Follow us via Twitter Trade shows, training + latest products & projects Big Pitch Live at Ecobuild 2015 BIG PITCH live at Ecobuild[…]

  • 14 January 2015

12 January 2015

Suppliers dilemma following ban of R22 refrigerant

HCFC R22 refrigerant phased-out HCFC R22 refrigerant was phased-out under the Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations EC 2037/2000 & 1005/2009, yet we are still receiving enquiries and orders for Daikin parts, including compressors, specifically for products designed to use the banned refrigerant HCFC R22. For the European market, manufacture of equipment designed to contain HCFC R22[…]

  • 12 January 2015

07 January 2015

Last year’s top stories on Buildingtalk plus what’s new in building

Round-up of latest construction industry news Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Take a look at the full version of the latest weekly Buildingtalk Newsletter emailed to industry subscribers. Subscribe for free here Follow us via Twitter Walltite spray-foam insulation from BASF for spectacular shipping container home Most popular stories from 2014 Grand design shipping container[…]

  • 07 January 2015

05 January 2015

Bounce Back painting and decorating training centre for ex-offenders

Francesca Findlater, CEO at BOUNCE BACK: Bounce Back vans for their Decorating Service ñHelping people re-engage with the communityBounce Back acts as a ‘bridge’ between prison and full time employment. Bounce Back believes that everyone deserves a second chance so we train and employ people to make sure they get one. Getting people out of[…]

  • 05 January 2015

05 January 2015

Bounce Back painting & decorating training centre for ex-offenders

Francesca Findlater, CEO at BOUNCE BACK: Bounce Back vans for their Decorating Service “Helping people re-engage with the community Bounce Back acts as a ‘bridge’ between prison and full time employment. Bounce Back believes that everyone deserves a second chance so we train and employ people to make sure they get one. Getting people out of[…]

  • 05 January 2015

19 December 2014

RHI scheme changes will benefit social housing sector

Panasonic reviews the latest Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme Under the new regulations, landlords will find it easier to apply to the scheme – which provides financial rewards in exchange for installing renewable heating systems such as air source heat pumps (ASHP) in tenants’ homes.  If social landlords already have Energy Performance Certificates for their[…]

  • 19 December 2014

18 December 2014

Loctite Magna-Crete offers cost & time savings for concrete repairs

Benefits LOCTITE® 7257 Magna-Crete from Henkel superior performance and cost savings more durable, long lasting concrete repair cures in a fraction of the time taken by traditional methods possible to walk on Magna-Crete after just 45 minutes disruption to productivity is significantly minimised Quick and easy to apply Magna-Crete mixes like concrete and is quick[…]

  • 18 December 2014

18 December 2014

More people rely on qualified installers as DIY skills decline

Bad news for DIY retailers but good news for merchant trade stores Lack of skills will lead to increased demand for professional tradespeople across all major industry trades such as electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and renewables. Coupled with the increased funding and opportunity schemes now available to the industry it should be considered an exciting[…]

  • 18 December 2014