Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Energy Efficiency",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release New lay-in recessed luminaire Part l compliance from
Cooper Lighting and Security, which we summarised at the time by saying "Cooper Lighting and Safety has updated and redesigned its popular Crompton Modulay range of recessed luminaires, adding Part L compliant versions".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Caernarfon Criminal Justice Centre contract from
Balfour Beatty: "Balfour Kilpatric awarded GBP3m contract to provide design, supply and installation services for a new court building at Caernarfon Criminal Justice Centre".
In February 2008, we covered the news from BASF
concerning its Aluplast and BASF thermoplastic reinforcements.
- take a look at Getting rid of another thermal bridge
which says: "New on the market: aluplast and BASF jointly present energy-efficient window frame profiles with thermoplastic reinforcements".
Take a look also at the news release from Ruberoid Building Products, Hyload original DPC, reliable and environmental,
as well as BMF issues specialist product selling guides from Builders Merchants Federation [BMF],
and Energy efficient chillers from Coolmation.
See also:
Multi-scroll range of R410A air-cooled chillers
(February 2008)
Coolmation, UK's exclusive distributor for Rhoss range of chillers, launch the new Y Power scroll series of air cooled chillers
Radway replacing windows and doors at London Lycee
(February 2008)
Radway Doors and Windows praised for its work at a major project at the Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle in London
Knauf Drywall puts green jargon into context
(February 2008)
With everyone is going 'green', Bob Stark, Marketing Communications Manager at Knauf Drywall explains what all the terms mean
The BASF House opens in Nottingham.
(January 2008)
The BASF House, a project designed to demonstrate that it is possible to build an affordable low energy house, has been officially opened at the University of Nottingham
Ecos Trust to host Homes for Good exhibition
(January 2008)
Ecos Trust to host the fifth Homes for Good exhibition, the original, not for profit exhibition which focuses on building and living sustainably
Tool Hire Specialist Market - UK 2008-2012
(January 2008)
New AMA report provides a timely review of the UK Tool Hire market, estimated to be worth GBP893 million in 2007
Aqua-Gas to reduce carbon footprint
(January 2008)
Aqua-Gas Manufacturing, the production arm of valves and fittings specialist AVK UK, is taking early action to reduce its (and its customers') carbon footprint
Wood Window Alliance members make most of Ecobuild
(January 2008)
WWA members BSW Accoya , Nordan UK , Rationel Windows (UK), JELD-WEN UK , Mumford and Wood and Janex UK to exhibit free of charge in the Window Box feature
Lift provision: going 'green'
(January 2008)
Bernie Campbell, QHSE manager, Pickerings Lifts looks at what are the issues to be considered in operating lifts in a socially responsible manner
Top-selling composite: the KS1000RW story
(January 2008)
KS1000 RW trapezoidal insulated roof and wall panel from Kingspan Insulated Panels is still providing thermally efficient building envelopes for new build and refurbishment projects
Sentinel launch energy efficiency campaign
(January 2008)
Sentinel claims energy efficiency and water treatment can add up to significant profit for installers
Window performance enhanced with new hardware
(January 2008)
JELD-WEN UK, working closely with international hardware manufacturer Yale, has upgraded its Hi Profile Combi 1.5 timber window design to provide even greater performance benefits
New wall-mounting architectural luminaires
(January 2008)
Cooper Lighting and Security introduce elegant new range of fluorescent luminaires under its Axent architectural lighting brand
Growth means new building for Instarmac
(January 2008)
Instarmac Group plc, doubled its manufacturing, research, training, warehousing and administrative capacity when it opened its new custom-designed premises in January this year
Sandtoft to form part of sustainability showcase
(January 2008)
Sandtoft has recently made the switch to using 100% green electricity from renewable sources such as wind farms and hydroelectric plants at all its sites
Water saving washroom equipment from Cistermiser
(January 2008)
Cistermiser has launched a new range of WRAS approved, hands-free, water-saving washroom equipment
Turkington Windows 'A' rated for energy efficiency
(January 2008)
Turkington Windows and Conservatories has become one of the first Eurocell fabricators in Ireland to gain an 'A' rating on its windows
Keraflo valves reduce cold water stagnation risk
(January 2008)
Keraflo supply four KP Type float valves to control the water levels in eight Dewey Waters cold water storage tanks installed at Queens Hospital, Burton on Trent
KNX provides the platform at Terminal 5
(January 2008)
KNX technology (formerly EIB) is helping to bring advanced lighting controls to Heathrow's Terminal 5
Comtec invests in state-of-the-art datacentre
(January 2008)
Comtec has recently implemented a state-of-the-art micro-datacentre, incorporating one of the first fully operational hydrogen fuel cells within a datacentre environment
Waterborne energy saving at Terminal 5
(January 2008)
Tour and Andersson supply 1,841 valves and three TA-Aqua+ advanced oxidation technology units for Heathrow's new Terminal 5
Pilkington Energikare hits the small screen
(January 2008)
Pilkington Energikare brand to be beamed into homes up and down the country as part of a two-month television advertising campaign
Lighting up new housing
(January 2008)
Solution pioneered with Glidevale, incorporating Sunscoop tubular rooflights, mounted atop a specially designed ridge mounted terminal will mean lower energy bills for tenants
DuPont Tyvek par for the course at Otley College
(January 2008)
The Roofing faculty at Otley College in Suffolk helps to prepare the next generation of highly skilled roofers with DuPont Tyvek as the breather membrane of choice
Choices of energy ratings
(January 2008)
CWG Choices can now offer both trade and commercial customers 'B' and 'C' energy rated windows using the Kommerling Connoisseur Gold profile
Pilkington and the energy efficiency revolution
(December 2007)
Pilkington energiKare launched in May 2007, now enables installers who do not fabricate windows to become partners and promote the Pilkington energiKare brand directly to householders
New Dimplex Monterey panel heater
(December 2007)
New Monterey panel heater range from Dimplex provides classic metal radiator design plus the high levels of control offered by today's electronic panel heaters
Solarcentury on greening existing housing stock
(December 2007)
Photovoltaic panels from Solarcentury used by Cole Thompson Anders Architects as part of the modernising and refurbishment of Glastonbury house, a 22 storey residential block in Westminster
Jewson research reveals UK eco ignorance
(December 2007)
6% of those surveyed had not heard of Energy Performance Certificates and only 2% fully understood what the implications of EPC's were
Daikin specified at prestigious office development
(December 2007)
Daikin Airconditioning UK 's state-of-the-art VRV heat recovery air conditioning system has been specified at the recently completed Wildwood Triangle office development
Sustainable future for Hull school
(December 2007)
Hull City Council have specified ground source heat pumps from ECO Heat Pumps for the school which will deliver an approximate carbon saving of 730 tonnes per annum
Wood windows - greener and better quality
(December 2007)
MORI poll shows public not aware that 21st Century wood windows are durable, secure, double glazed, green and beautiful
Waterproof Membranes 2007 - Post Conference Report
(December 2007)
Delegates to the AMI conference, Waterproof Membranes 2007, covered all types of membrane material from polymer modified bitumen to the latest thermoplastic elastomers
Unico system temperature control challenges
(December 2007)
Ability to respond quickly and efficiently to temperature changes even in challenging spaces was key to selection of Unico for the Adelphi Portrush hotel on the Causeway coast