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A Version of BREEAM for New Homes Called Ecohomes Was Launched in 2000

Apr 14, 2014

Work on creating BREEAM began at Building Research Establishment (BRE) (based in Watford, UK) in 1988, and the first version for assessing new office buildings was launched in 1990. This was followed by versions for other buildings ...

Tags: BREEAM, certification

A New RIBA Certified CPD Titled Integrated Photovoltaics Is Now Available From UK PV

Dec 10, 2012

A new RIBA certified CPD titled Integrated Photovoltaics is now available from UK PV manufacturer Romag. Market leaders in roof and building integrated PV solutions, Romag has developed the informative one hour session to give architects ...

Tags: Training News, Solar Industry News, PV solutions, solar PV

Code Level 4 Self Build Show Home Has Been Fitted

Nov 7, 2012

The UK's first Code Level 4 Self Build Show Home - built by leading self-build specialists, Kingspan Potton - has been fitted with lighting and wiring accessory products from the Scolmore Group. The brand new "Wickhambrook" Show Barn at ...

Tags: lighting

Exclusive Supply Agreement to Supply LED Lighting Fixtures

Sep 27, 2012

PhotonStar LED,based in Romsey,Hampshire has announced a rolling one year exclusive supply agreement with a major UK house builder to supply LED lighting fixtures for all of the developer's new homes.And the products will be supplied ...

Tags: PhotonStar, LED signs, UK house builder, Code for Sustainable Homes

Photonstar Has Yet to Reveal The Identity of The House Building Firm

Sep 25, 2012

Photonstar has yet to reveal the identity of the house building firm PhotonStar LED Group has announced a one-year exclusive contract to supply a leading UK house builder. The manufacturer hasn't yet revealed the identity of the ...

Tags: Photonstar, LED, Contract, UK

There Is One Segment of The United Kingdom Construction Market Compared with The Rest

Apr 13, 2012

Its economy may be struggling, but there is one segment of the United Kingdom construction market which is performing well compared with the rest: Timber frames. Better yet, as carbon reduction and environmental requirements become ...

Tags: industry trends, timber frame

Timber Product Companies Have Reported Good Initial Feedback From Ecobuild

Mar 22, 2012

Timber product companies have reported good initial feedback from Ecobuild – the world’s largest eco building show at London ExCeL which finishes today. Organisers UBM were expecting more than 60, 000 visitors at this ...

Tags: market view, timber, Ecobuild