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News Release from: Travis Perkins | Subject: Guide to Code for Sustainable Homes
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 16 April 2008
Travis Perkins on successful sustainable
homes
Travis Perkins plc has produced a guide to the Government's Code for Sustainable Homes to explain how the trade can meet its requirements.
The guide, now available at Travis Perkins, Keyline, City Plumbing Supplies, CCF and Benchmarx branches nationwide, details information on the Government's targets, an overview of the Code's scoring system and information on selected products that will help the trade meet the requirements Jez Cutler, Environment Manager, Travis Perkins plc, commented: "We see this brochure as part of our overall Group strategy of supporting the trade to meet the demanding targets that the Government has set"
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 20 Jul 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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"The majority of the building trade have a basic understanding of the Code for Sustainable Homes, but need guidance on how to achieve the zero-carbon targets".
"The guide makes plain what is required of the trade and offers advice on how best to achieve the Government's ambitious goals".
The launch of the brochure is part of Travis Perkins plc's wider environmental strategy that has seen it launch the first eco and renewable energy centres in Travis Perkins and City Plumbing Supplies branches in support of the growing demand for eco-products.
The centres are equipped with the latest in renewable technologies and branch staff are able to provide the trade with specialist advice.
For more information on Travis Perkins plc or the Group's environment policy, please visit the website.
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