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New study confirms heat pumps vastly outperform traditional heating systems

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HIb2841Q 400x400 A groundbreaking study analysing real-world performance data for heat pumps across the UK has revealed that both Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs) and Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) deliver substantial efficiency gains over traditional gas and oil boilers, with GSHPs offering even greater long-term performance advantages.

The report, “In-Situ Heat Pump Performance - Analysis of Ofgem Data 2017–2022”, funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC), and the Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA), assessed data from over 1,700 heat pump installations monitored between 2017 and 2022.

York Handmade wins major award at the brick oscars

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YHB St Fredericks Place Resize The York Handmade Brick Company, one of the leading independent brickmakers in the country, has won a major honour in the prestigious 2024 Brick Awards.

York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, in North Yorkshire, triumphed in the Craftsmanship category for the company’s work on 5 St Frederick’s Place in the heart of City of London.

Don’t let poor signal derail your project: including mobile signal boosters in tenders

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W4LRnan If you’re in the process of tendering for a commercial construction project and want to make sure that the end result provides future tenants with a strong mobile signal across the area, you should be aware that there are steps you can take to prioritise this from the start. Planning for the need of a should be done from the early planning stage of your project, this allows relevant cables to be laid in advance of any finished walls or ceilings. Allowing contractors to not just complete cable runs when it’s cheaper to do so, but he will already be running cables in trays without obstructions, fire walls or other impediments to cable runs.

GSHPA welcomes government's commitment to heat pump sector

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HIb2841Q 400x400 The Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA) applauds the UK government's recent announcements aimed at bolstering the heat pump industry and advancing the nation's green energy objectives.

Get ready for the London Build Expo and a record-breaking speaker lineup!

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speaker In just one week, the largest and most exciting edition of the London Build Expo will open show doors at 9.30am on November 20th & 21st.

London Build, co-located with London Build Fire & Security Expo is set to welcome over 35,000 attendees from the UK’s leading contractors, architects, developers, house builders, civil engineers, government representatives, and construction professionals. The event will feature over 700 incredible speakers across 12 CPD-accredited stages, 450 exhibitors, 25 networking parties, jam-packed entertainment, DJs, and live music throughout the UK’s biggest Festival of Construction.

E1 and Veriforce CHAS announce strategic partnership to enhance procurement

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E1, the leading commercial construction procurement network, and Veriforce CHAS, the foremost supply chain risk management and contractor pre-qualification provider, are thrilled to announce a strategic global partnership aimed at transforming procurement processes in the UK, Irish and Australian commercial construction industries.

This collaboration brings together E1's innovative platform, which streamlines the tendering process and connects subcontractors and Specialty Contractors with Main Contractors or Hiring Clients, and Veriforce CHAS's expertise in health and safety pre-qualification, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

What a brick! Steve retires after 36 years at York Handmade

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8njgqKN Steve Pittham, the longest-serving employee at the award-winning York Handmade Brick Company, has retired.

Steve joined York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, when it was formed in in 1988. As Works Manager, he was responsible for running the company’s factory.

The UK’s biggest festival of construction is almost here!

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Festival of construction London Build, co-located with the London Build Fire & Security Expo, opens show doors at 9.30am on November 20th & 21st at Olympia London's Grand and National Halls, promising an event like no other.

An industry favourite known for its award-winning festival experience, London Build is packing more into this year’s show than ever before. With a jam-packed 2 days of incredible content across the conference stages, exhibitors, live music, entertainment, and immersive experiences, attendees are in for an unforgettable two days.

York Handmade plays pivotal role in stunning London development

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YHB 25 Baker Street The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in a prestigious new mixed-use development in the heart of London’s West End.

York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, has supplied 200,000 specially manufactured bricks for a stunning state-of-the-art development at 25 Baker Street.

The wait is nearly over for Fire & Security Expo co-hosted with London Build Expo

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lbf Fire safety1 Excitement is building within the fire safety and building security industries as we approach the opening of the London Build Fire & Security Expo at Olympia London. Co-located with London Build Expo, the UK’s leading and largest construction event, both shows will attract over 35,000 professionals, including fire safety experts, building security specialists, and construction professionals. Attendees will include the UK’s top contractors, housebuilders, architects, developers, civil engineers, suppliers, and more.

NASC set to introduce TG30 System Scaffolding Guidance at ScaffEx24

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nasclogo National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) is preparing to introduce TG30, a cutting-edge guidance suite for system scaffolding, at ScaffEx24. This new initiative is set to transform the way system scaffolding is designed and implemented. TG30 has been developed in close collaboration with the manufacturers and suppliers of scaffolding systems to provide the scaffolding industry with practical guidance across the wide range of available system scaffolding.

The goal of TG30 is to provide a robust solution for system scaffolding guidance and compliance, comparable to that offered by TG20, which is the industry recognised guidance for tube and fitting scaffolding.

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