Principal contractors selecting NASC Member companies
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Principal contractors are increasingly stipulating only NASC Member companies to carry out their scaffolding and access contracts on construction sites across the UK.
In two out of their three regions in the UK, major UK contractor Wates Living Space are specifying the use of NASC member companies only for their access and scaffolding requirements.
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Minus7 wins Energy Efficient Product of the Year Award
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The Minus7 hybrid energy harvesting system, that provides hot water and heating for homes, has received recognition by winning the prestigious award for Energy Efficient Product of the Year in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC+R) category at the 2014 Energy Awards. The awards ceremony was held at the London Hilton on Park Lane on December 2nd and was hosted by comedian Alun Cochrane.
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Design for Deconstruction by Nottingham Trent University
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A modern era truism is that "Waste is a design flaw". Consequently true, the demolition industry does not create waste but handles that which others put there.
Construction will never be truly sustainable until consideration is given, during design and planning, to the deconstruction legacy.
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Massive 30% off all metal guttering products in January
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To kick start 2015, Rainclear Systems, the UK’s largest stockist of metal rainwater products has announced an impressive 30% off all metal guttering and rainwater products during January.
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Milk shed conversion harnesses technology to create home of the future
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A stunning barn conversion in rural Leicestershire has been hailed as an outstanding example of the energy efficient home of the future.
The former milking shed – part of the Hall FarmBarns development on the edge of the village of Scraptoft – was converted to the highest possible specification by developer Onsen Homes in conjunction with Staniforth Architects and main contractor Brown and Green.
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