Building Industry News - March 2010

Green and sustainable building fund announced

Published: 30/03/2010 16:38:09

" Third sector organisations in the UK that promote a range of green and sustainable building improvements will hav... "

A £1 million fund is being made available to third sector organisations promoting sustainable housing policies.

Boiler scrappage scheme 'a great success'

Published: 30/03/2010 15:50:49

" Plumbers and suppliers have received a much-needed boost through the government's boiler scrappage scheme, Lord Hunt has stated.

The energy and climate change minister noted the initiative h... "

The boiler scrappage initiative has been described as a boost for companies in the industry by the energy and climate change minister.

Government launches Insulate Today initiative

Published: 30/03/2010 14:24:14

" A new government scheme is set to help British employees better insulate their homes at a reduced cost.

Insulate Today will see the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) work with l... "

A government scheme will enable employees of businesses to benefit from cheaper insulation in their homes.

Animal charity plans sustainable modifications

Published: 29/03/2010 09:58:40

" Dogs Trust is planning a wide range of green and sustainable building upgrades to one of its centres in Shropshir... "

Green and sustainable building modifications are planned for a Dogs Trust centre in Shropshire.

Green and sustainable building consultation 'will ensure quality homes'

Published: 29/03/2010 09:54:33

" The quality of green and sustainable housing is likely to increase with the publication of a new consultation into the matter, one expert has suggested.

Chief executive of the Homes and Comm... "

A new green and sustainable building consultation is likely to increase the number of quality homes being constructed, it has been claimed.

Energy firms pick up boiler scrappage baton

Published: 26/03/2010 17:04:42

" The government's boiler scrappage scheme was broadly welcomed when it was introduced last year.

But with the initiative expected to end next month, it could be left to energy providers to pic... "

With the government's boiler scrappage scheme expected to close next month, energy companies might be about to pick up the baton.

Budget: Construction firms to benefit from rates cut

Published: 25/03/2010 16:47:03

" Small and medium-sized construction firms will benefit from a cut in business rates announced in yesterday's Budget.

Alistair Darling, the chancellor, told his fellow MPs that business rates... "

Construction firms will benefit from the cut in business rates announced in yesterday's Budget.

Solar panels 'a no brainer'

Published: 24/03/2010 15:09:07

" Solar panels are a 'no brainer' for any homeowner keen to improve their environmental credentials and cut their energy bills.

That is the view of green energy expert Tim Pullen, who backed so... "

Solar panels are a 'no brainer' for homeowners looking to reduce their carbon footprints.

Green and sustainable building message getting through

Published: 23/03/2010 15:31:05

" The message about green and sustainable building is getting through, according to a firm of architects.

... "

The importance of green and sustainable building methods are getting through to house builders, construction firms and individuals.

Ground source heat pumps need energy efficient homes

Published: 23/03/2010 15:29:06

" Ground source heat pumps can be a great way for homeowners to save money and improve their environmental credentials.

However, green home experts have warned that money invested in ground sou... "

Homeowners planning to invest in ground source heat pumps should not ignore energy efficiency.