Finn Geotherm celebrates 15th anniversary and £22m for customers via RHI scheme
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Norfolk-based renewable heating expert Finn Geotherm, is celebrating two major landmarks - its 15th year in business and securing a total of £22million in Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments for customers who have switched to a heat pump for their heating.
Established in 2006, the company was started by technical director David Alston, who first ran Finn Geotherm from a container unit on his father's farm. An engineering graduate, David spotted the opportunity to bring heat pump technology, which was being widely used in Finland, to heat homes here in the UK. Today, the company has modern offices and a showroom just off the A11 and employs a total of 25 staff. In its 15 years, the company has installed more than 1,000 systems in properties ranging from two-bedroom bungalows and converted windmills to stately homes and even at the zoo in locations across East Anglia and beyond. Heat pumps are now widely accepted as one of the best low carbon heating systems available, with the Prime Minister's Ten Point Plan committing to deploy 600,000 heat pumps a year by 2028.
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RIBA Stirling Prize winner showcases Michelmersh brick products
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The 25th Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize was awarded to Kingston University London – Town House, designed by Grafton Architects.
The jury for the 2021 RIBA Stirling Prize included Lord Norman Foster (Chair), Simon Allford (RIBA President), architect Annalie Riches (2019 RIBA Stirling Prize winner) and artist Dame Phyllida Barlow. The panel was advised by architect Mina Hasman (Sustainability Expert). RIBA’s Stirling Prize has been awarded almost annually since 1996 (except for 2020 where it was delayed due to coronavirus) to recognise buildings deemed to have the most significant impact on British Architecture.
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Are you safe working at height compliant?
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The working at height regulations cover all occupations and places of work, placing duties on the employers, employees, self-employed and persons who control the work of others. They apply to every work place and all occupations, including volunteers who offer their services at ecclesiastical and heritage sites, stately homes, castles and even zoo’s.
The regulations clearly state that works must be planned, organised and carried out by a competent person.
CHAS announces new RAMS software powered by HandsHQ
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CHAS, the supply chain risk management expert, has announced the launch of a new software product, CHAS RAMS.
CHAS RAMS, powered by HandsHQ, will provide CHAS contractors with a web-based risk assessment and method statement (RAMS) solution.
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Net zero pioneer Futurebuild returns for 2022
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Futurebuild, the event that’s championed a sustainable built environment for the past 16 years, has opened registrations. Taking place from March 1 to 3, 2022, the event will connect specifiers, decision makers and disruptors with major brands and start-ups from across the built environment. Register for the event here.