02 February 2015

New mastic asphalt and hot melt factory opened in Derbyshire

Patrick McLoughlin MP paid a visit to the Grangemill mastic asphalt and hot melt factory with the company’s Managing Director, Andy Williamson When Patrick McLoughlin, the Secretary of State for Transport, visited IKO’s new mastic asphalt and hot melt factory in Derbyshire, he was particularly impressed with the company’s reuse of disposed asphalt material. The[…]

  • 02 February 2015

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

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

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13 May 2014

CIAT Architectural Technology Awards now open for entries

About the the CIAT Awards and how to enter: The Award for Excellence in Architectural Technology 2014 premier built environment accolade which recognises outstanding achievement in the practice of Architectural Technology The Alan King Award 2014 named after the Institute’s first President, this Award recognises projects valued £750k or under and have demonstrated outstanding excellence[…]

  • 13 May 2014