Home Energy
Smart Meters – The Pros and Cons
Smart meters are devices that monitor energy consumption and display it in real-time. They are typically installed inside a home. They display your consumption data in kilowatt-hours (kWh). You can
SAP Calculations
London SAP Calculations – Lower Energy Efficient Rating
Building Regulations in the UK now include the need for SAP Calculations. The software assesses a building’s energy efficiency based on specific criteria. This includes the types of dwellings, the
Home Energy
Draught Proofing Older Homes
One of the most common problems with draughts from older homes is the chimney. If the flue is not in use, you can use dampers to reduce draughts. The damper
Air Quality
Better Ventilation, Better Homes, Better Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the value of having healthy indoor environments, but also shown their fragility. People are asking the question that if viruses spread much quicker indoors, then
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UK must move faster to insulate homes
The UK must do more to insulate the country’s draughty homes, warns Britain’s climate change chief.
Housebuilders
‘Wonderful’ plans for new development in Beeston, Nottingham
A large development on the site of a former factory site has been welcomed as “wonderful” after the green light was given to start construction.
A four-storey building of 53
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Plans for £54m development to take shape this month
Construction on a £54m development will begin this month in St Helens.
Plans were approved by St Helens Borough Council last May to build a state of the art glass
Willmott Dixon partners with North Tyneside Council for net zero transport hub
Willmott Dixon is expanding its portfolio of net zero in operation projects by teaming up with North Tyneside Council to deliver a sustainable transport hub and town square in North
Housebuilders
£105m investment for 750 homes across the West Midlands
A trio of new developments is set to deliver more than 750 homes in the West Midlands and represents an investment in the region of more than £105 million.