Higher and degree apprenticeships are increasingly recognised as a valuable career development tool, providing opportunities for individuals to 'earn while they learn.'
With homes producing over a quarter of the UK’s carbon emissions, the onus on reducing their carbon footprint has never been greater, writes the National Insulation Association
Alan Aldridge, executive director of the Energy Services and Technology Association looks at how the Comprehensive Spending Review will affect the opportunities for savings
What are the different types of renewable energy? Which renewable energy will work best in a given building scenario? BRE sheds light on the relatively new world of renewable energy
Debbie Johns, of the Association for Public Service Excellence, discusses new opportunities for councils to not only generate their own energy from renewable sources, but also make money
The UK Government has set out an ambitious plan for all new homes to be zero carbon from 2016. Neil Jefferson of the Zero Carbon Hub explains what is right for tomorrow’s homes
Malcolm Fergusson, head of Climate Change at the Environment Agency, tells us about the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme and what the EA is doing to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions
Glen Wilkinson of Carbon Saver, accredited assessors for The Carbon Trust Standard, discusses improving data collection for the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme
Tony McNally of Climate Change Solutions, takes a look at recent milestones in UK energy provision, and discusses innovation and investment needed for a low carbon future
For organisations with a number of sites, or those that are part of a larger group, a consistent approach to energy management will streamline reporting and evaluation, argues ESTA's Alan Aldridge
The National Insulation Association explains why insulation is key to reaching the UK’s carbon emissions target
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers considers how the Carbon Reduction Commitment may affect government buildings
Richard Rugg, head of Public Sector, Carbon Trust looks at the benefits of energy efficient refurbishments in public buildings
To help improve the UK’s energy efficiency to deliver climate change targets and to ensure security of supply, the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme is now underway
Tom Cumberlege, public sector manager at the Carbon Trust, looks at how a few simple steps can not only improve energy efficiency, but also cut costs.
Capitalise on the Carbon Reduction Commitment, says Jeff Whittingham, of Business Energy Solutions at British Gas Business
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Event Diary
The Blue Light Show launches this year and is set to become the only cross-collaborative event focused on bringing together emergency services professionals.
Highways UK 2025, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 15–16 October, stands as the UK’s leading event for the highways and road infrastructure sector.
Covering a myriad topics from building safety to insolvency, housing reform to the skills agenda, diversity to historical buildings, UK Construction Week London’s seminar programme features speakers from Westminster, Premier League football clubs and beyond.
What’s more, the 300+ talks and workshops at UKCW London (ExCeL, May 7-9th) are all fully CPD accredited by the CPD Group, solidifying UKCW’s commitment to providing high-quality educational experiences for industry professionals.*
Keynote speakers at UKCW London include:
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Experience and unforgettable 1 hour journey through maritime history and breathtaking landscapes.
Seal Watching Harwich is a magical wildlife experience loved by both adults and children.
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