Members of DECC observed demonstrations and installations of internal and external wall insulation, including systems from British Gypsum, Celotex, Isover and Weber. The Saint-Gobain Technical Academies are designed to address the skills shortage within the construction industry and improve the existing housing stock by providing technical training and providing advice on building solutions. Tutors work[…]

Members of DECC observed demonstrations and installations of internal and external wall insulation, including systems from British Gypsum, Celotex, Isover and Weber. The Saint-Gobain Technical Academies are designed to address the skills shortage within the construction industry and improve the existing housing stock by providing technical training and providing advice on building solutions. Tutors work[…]

Commercial challenge The research highlights that commercial property is lagging behind the residential sector and presents the greater challenge as it is fragmented. There are currently 1.4 million commercial properties in the UK to deal with. Nearly 80% of these properties are less than 300m2 in size while less than 1% are 10,000m2 or more[…]

Designed for the new generation of airtight homes, Schiedel Absolut XPert is the first Passivhaus certified chimney system in the world. Air tightness is built into the system. Suitable for use on all fuel types, with its GW3 rated ceramic profiled liner, Absolut XPert offers condensate resistance even after a soot fire.  Modern heating technologies place[…]

Steven said: “The new entrants to the Department of Energy & Climate Change could go some way to rebuilding trust with the supply chain – we hope that their appointment brings with it a new energy in driving the retrofit agenda, rather than offering a sign of further retreat.”