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Veriforce CHAS collaboration fuels fleet expansion and operational growth

kmg imgKM Group, a multi-award-winning leader in construction, civil engineering, and utility infrastructure services, has been enjoying steady growth, supported by its CHAS Elite CAS SSIP certifications. These awards highlight KM Group's commitment to safe and responsible operations, making onboarding new clients faster and easier. However, with this growth comes practical challenges, particularly the need for more vehicles to support their expanding team.

Previously, KM Group sourced its fleet of around 50 light commercial vehicles (LCVs) from multiple suppliers, which was time-consuming, costly, and logistically inconvenient. As the company continued to expand, it became clear that they needed a more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solution for acquiring vehicles.

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New study confirms heat pumps vastly outperform traditional heating systems

HIb2841Q 400x400A 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

YHB St Fredericks Place ResizeThe 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

W4LRnanIf 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

HIb2841Q 400x400The 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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