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GSHPA to Participate in the Regulatory Process, Focusing on Sector Protection

The Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA) is actively engaging in the regulatory process following the Environment Agency's announcement of amendments to the Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) 1996. While the GSHPA welcomes the sentiment behind these changes, the organisation is committed to safeguarding the impact on the ground source heating and cooling sector.

In an official statement issued by the GSHPA’s Council, the association acknowledges the importance of addressing environmental concerns and ensuring the responsible use of heat pump technology. These initial comments pertain specifically to closed-loop ground source heating and cooling systems, and the GSHPA anticipates further updates and amendments as additional information becomes available.

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ASFP to host fire safety seminar in London

PR 292 Aviva seminar 002The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is hosting a CPD seminar at the Aviva Building in London on Wednesday 13th September 2023. The event brings together a range of expert ASFP and guest speakers to provide An Update of the Building Safety Act.

Starting at 9.15am, attendees will be welcomed to the event by ASFP Managing Director Mike Ward and Aviva’s Allister Smith. Industry experts will focus on the impact of the legislation, including the requirements at Gateway 2 and 3, product testing, Golden Thread, and supplying digital data. ASFP will also offer information on its new Competency Pathway and ASFP Quality Mark.

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ASFP is shortlisted for three awards

PR 291 MemCom award shortlistThe Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is pleased to announce it has been shortlisted in three categories of the Memcom Excellence Awards 2023. The Awards shine a light on organisations that increase value for their profession and contribute to a better society. They aim to highlight successful membership organisations, recognising the creativity and hard work which goes into driving up standards in the membership sector.

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Jacqueline O'Donovan elected to the Court of the Worshipful Company of Carmen

73FIdjcManaging Director of O'Donovan Waste Disposal, Jacqueline O'Donovan OBE, has been elected from a pool of prestigious candidates to the esteemed Court of the Worshipful Company of Carmen. This distinguished appointment recognises Jacqueline's exceptional contributions to the logistics and transport industry and her unwavering commitment to increasing diversity, sustainability, innovation, and community engagement.

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A Secured by Design addition to the Salford Skyline

d891687c0a5648d6a3fd9b2ccf29e6cbLocal residents in Salford will have noticed the appearance of a new twenty-three storey residential tower block in the New Bailey region known as ‘C1’.

Built by Morgan Sindall PLC for Muse Developments Limited, C1 includes all those security features recommended by Secured by Design, the national police crime prevention initiative which has been working to increase the security standards in new homes built across the UK since 1989.

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