Filling the Renewable Heat Policy Gap
Following reconfirmation that the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme will expire after March 2021, REHAU is calling on the Government to take action to avoid a policy gap around the uptake of low carbon heating in building projects.
Winners of the CHSA’s 2020 Undergraduate Bursary Announced
Three talented and hard-working young people – Sidney Beckles, Garry Richford and Anya Squires – have been named as the recipients of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) 2020 Undergraduate Bursaries.
Going to King’s College London to study Philosophy, Sidney’s mother works for Comax UK Healthline. Sidney is motivated and ambitious. She volunteered at a care home whilst taking her A’ levels, valuing the opportunity to engage with a range of different people. She intends to use the bursary to fund extracurricular learning and development opportunities.
Graeme Fox appointed Head of Technical at BESA
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced that Graeme Fox has been appointed as its new Head of Technical.
Barbour ABI: Number Of Contracts Awarded Increase In June
The total value of construction contract awards in June 2020 was £2.2 billion based on a three-month rolling average. Compared to May, this is a decrease of 9.2% and is also 57.3% lower than June 2019. However, contract award numbers in June increased by 81.4% to 477, signalling an improvement in conditions.
Bureau Veritas Welcomes New Changing Places Rule As ‘Another Positive Step’ For Accessibility
With recent changes making it compulsory for many commercial buildings to design changing places toilets for severely disabled people, Bureau Veritas has welcomed the move as “another positive step” for accessibility and inclusivity.
Manchester Cleaning Show Set To Be First Major Trade Exhibition In Manchester After Lockdown
The North’s premier cleaning and hygiene show has been rescheduled to 14 – 15 October
REFCOM Warns ‘Cowboy’ Contractors Of Looming Prosecutions
Increasing concern about the continued use of illegally imported refrigerant gas has prompted the UK’s main F-Gas certification body REFCOM to issue a stark warning to ‘rogue’ refrigeration and air conditioning contractors.
Disinfecting Premises Using Fog, Mist, Vapour Or Ultraviolet (UV) Systems During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Advice from the Health and Safety Executive
During the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, fog, mist, vapour or UV treatments may be suitable options to help control the spread of the virus, by cleaning and disinfecting a larger space or room. Any use of these treatments for these purposes should form part of your COVID-19 risk assessment. Users must be competent and properly trained.
University of Hull Partners With Siemens to Create 2027 Carbon Neutral Roadmap
The University of Hull’s vision to become carbon neutral by 2027 will be mapped out in a detailed strategic masterplan in partnership with Siemens.
Prefabricated Volumetric Building Systems Market To Be One Of The Sectors To See Upturn From The Covid-19 Pandemic
While the outlook for many sectors has not been great through the Covid-19 Pandemic, AMA Research have forecasted that the Prefabricated Volumetric Systems Market is one that has the potential to grow as a result.
