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03 June 2015

Supply chain representation for glass and glazing industry

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The founder members of the Glazing Supply Chain Group are: British Glass (BG) Council for Aluminium in Buidling (CAB) European Window Film Association (EWFA) Flat Glass Manufacturers Association (FGMA) Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) The Steel Window Association (SWA) Giles Willson, GGF Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Technical Affairs commented: “It’s extremely positive that[…]

  • 03 June 2015

03 June 2015

SPRA announces speaker line-up for first National Conference

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The inaugural speaker line-up has been drawn from within and outside the industry, to provide guidance and insights across a broad range of subjects – each underpinning SPRA’s core pillars of “educating, influencing and supporting”. Impressive speaker line-up The initial plenary sessions will discuss ‘getting the best out of single ply’ from design, procurement, installation[…]

  • 03 June 2015

03 June 2015

UK Construction Week focuses on apprenticeships and training

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Outlining the Conservative government’s plans for the coming parliamentary term, the Queen revealed ambitious targets during her speech last week, including the construction of 200,000 starter homes over the next five years in addition to creating 3 million new apprenticeships. Whilst many construction industry commentators have welcomed the renewed focus these plans will bring to[…]

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03 June 2015

Biomass boiler workshops by Rural Energy and Herz

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The workshops are designed to introduce installers to biomass technology, and offers an exclusive look at the new Herz Firematic 499kW boiler – described as the most compact wood chip boiler in the world for its output level. The workshops will take place at Rural Energy’s Biomass Training & Skills Centre in Melton Mowbray Rural[…]

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03 June 2015

Report reveals questionable fuel consumption figures

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Steve Clarke, Group Marketing Manager for Fuel Card Services, has warned van users to treat all fuel consumption figures with caution: “Van users can hardly expect that LCV manufacturers’ claims are any more accurate. Until this environment changes, van users should only trust the statistics they compile themselves.” Only 13 of 200 tested vehicles lived[…]

  • 03 June 2015

03 June 2015

New guidance for specifiers of daylighting in homes

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The new document has been prepared by NARM’s Technical Committee, and gives generic information on types of daylight, health and wellbeing, followed by detailed and up-to-date specification information and data. Since the 1990s, the definition of lighting quality has encompassed human needs, architectural integration, and economic constraints. Until the late 1990s, lighting recommendations were based[…]

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02 June 2015

Novus recognised for positive impact in the community

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The Community Spirit Award has been designed to recognise the positive impact contractors working in the decorating industry have on their communities. The awards are designed to recognise the positive impact decorating contractors’ have in their communities. Novus was one of five contractors shortlisted for the award, after being able to demonstrate that responsible business[…]

  • 02 June 2015

02 June 2015

Software Europe overhaul HQ with Mitsubishi Electric package

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The company used MELFinance to avoid burdening its cash flow with the up-front cost of the project. Software Europe was the first £100k plus project financed by MELFinance. MELFinance has been operating since January 2014. The scheme bundles costs into a 5-year heating, cooling and ventilation finance package with repayments structured over a 3, 4[…]

  • 02 June 2015

02 June 2015

Johnstone’s announce first Community Spirit Award recipient

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Bell Group saw off other shortlisted candidates, including Bagnalls, Novus Property Solutions, Ian Willians and R&M Williams to claim the inaugural Community Spirit Award at the Johnstone’s Painter of the Year ceremony at Celtic Manor Resort in Wales. The award is designed to recognise decorating contractors’ positive impact in the community. Community Spirit During 2014,[…]

  • 02 June 2015