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Wolseley UK completes acquisition of Bassetts, DHS, and Neville Lumb
Wolseley UK has formally completed the acquisition of Bassetts, DHS, and Neville Lumb from Saint-Gobain.
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‘True industry disrupter’ named as a finalist in FDM Everywoman Tech awards
The co-founder and CMO of eco-smart tech pioneer, myenergi, Jordan Brompton has been announced as a finalist in the ‘entrepreneur’ category at this year’s FDM everywoman in Technology Awards.
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Stuart Thompson joins Grant UK as new area sales manager for Wales
Grant UK has welcomed their new sales manager, Stuart Thompson, who will be supporting heating engineers, installers and local merchants in Wales and the west.
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Energy modeller Veronica joins Vital Energi
the team’s ESCo offering and developing energy models of energy performance contract (EPC) projects such as Re:fit.
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Wolseley UK crowned top employer
Wolseley UK has been crowned as a top employer by the Top Employers Institute, a title which is awarded to organisations that demonstrate ‘dedication to building a better world of work as exhibited through excellent HR policies and people practices.’
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Grant UK welcomes area sales manager for East Anglia
Grant UK is welcoming Steve Farrow as its new area sales manager for East Anglia to provide support to installers, engineers and merchants on all its heating products and services.
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The essential role of heating installers on the road to net zero
If the UK Government is to meet its legally binding net zero emissions target by 2050, installation supply chains for low carbon heating are going to have to be much stronger than they are today.
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ESG metrics: UK Leading the Charge
ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance, also commonly referred to as sustainability. In a business context, sustainability is about the company’s business model. Hence, how its products and services contribute to sustainable development, and how operations are managed to minimise any negative impact.
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Diversity for installers
We live in changing times, led by a reassessment of how we treat our planet and each other, increasing digitisation and the roll-back of globalisation towards national priorities. These ‘megatrends’, which have been accentuated and accelerated by the response to the pandemic, are incredibly relevant to the roles women take in the workplace and wider society.
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No jab, no job – what do you think?
Pimlico Plumbers chairman, Charlie Mullins, recently stated his intention to draft a new employment contract for its 400-strong workforce to ensure that only those vaccinated against Covid-19 could work for him.
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NIBE’s Phil Hurley appointed as HPA chairman
Managing director of NIBE Energy Systems, Phil Hurley, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Heat Pump Association (HPA), replacing Graham Wright. Stepping into Phil Hurley’s former position as vice-chairman, a role held by Hurley since April 2019, is Max Halliwell of Mitsubishi Electric.
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Green Homes Grant Installation during lockdown
Boris Johnson announced at 8pm on 4 January that a national lockdown across England will be imposed with immediate effect.
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Implications of lockdown restrictions for installers
Following the Government announcement of national restrictions to commence on the 5th November, MCS took to social media to highlight that tradespeople are allowed to continue working and access customers’ homes, if the customer is in agreement and the guidance on distancing is followed.
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The UK requires a retrofit army to meet Net Zero target
The figures were published as a cross-party task force of 24 mayors and local leaders, representing 24 million people across England submitted a proposal to the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, to unlock £100bn as part of the Spending Review, which closed on 24 September. The finance should be predominantly met from the private sector with the Treasury pump-priming £5bn via a Net Zero Development Bank.
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HETAS responds to Heat Commission policy
Bruce Allen, CEO of HETAS and Woodsure, responds to the Heat Commission policy, convened by the CBI and University of Birmingham, with input from leading industry figures, calling the Government to develop a National Delivery Body (NDB) to lead the development and implementation of a national heat decarbonisation strategy.
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What the CHG means for biomass
In light of the Clean Heat Grant (CHG) proposal, Bruce Allen, HETAS CEO shares his thoughts on what this means for biomass.
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HHIC confirms that heating engineers are eligible for COVID-19 testing
The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) has confirmed that heating engineers working in the domestic and commercial sectors are eligible for COVID-19 testing.
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Grant UK unveils new website features
Grant UK has incorporated a number of new features into its website to enhance user experience and increase the range of resources available to visitors.
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Grant welcomes new Renewables Business Development Manager
Grant UK has appointed Matt Beales as its third Business Development Manager within the Renewables Sales Team to provide sales support on Grant’s extensive renewable product range to customers in the East and South East of England.
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Miliband appointed as shadow energy secretary
Miliband served as energy secretary between 2008-2010 and then as Labour leader from September 2010-2015, when he was replaced by Jeremy Corbyn.
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ECA’s Luke Osborne optimistic about technology’s role in low-to-no-carbon future
In the past decade, renewable energy has undergone a considerable shift within the UK. Having once been a virtual non-entity, it now provides power for up to 40% of our national electricity supply.
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Sustainable Energy Association appoints new Chief Executive
The Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) has announced that Lesley Rudd has taken over as Chief Executive from Dave Sowden, who has now returned to work part time following a period of recovery from illness.
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Greg Clark appointed new Energy Secretary
Prime Minister Theresa May has merged the departments of business and energy and appointed Greg Clark as the new Secretary in charge of the newly merged Whitehall ministry.