New study confirms heat pumps vastly outperform traditional heating systems
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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.
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York Handmade wins major award at the brick oscars
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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.
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Don’t let poor signal derail your project: including mobile signal boosters in tenders
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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.
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GSHPA welcomes government's commitment to heat pump sector
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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.
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Get ready for the London Build Expo and a record-breaking speaker lineup!
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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.
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