BAM Backs HVO Fuels As A Key Part Of Its Decarbonising Strategy
Leading construction and infrastructure firm BAM has confirmed its commitment to HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) as a carbon-saving fuel source following a thorough review of the supporting evidence. The review means BAM will continue use HVO fuels as part of its strategy for decarbonising its operations, helping it to achieve its net zero carbon targets by 2026.
ASFP Recognises Excellence At The 2022 Passive Fire Protection Awards
The winners of the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) 2022 Passive Fire Protection Awards were announced at the Association’s Awards Dinner at the Park Regis Hotel in Birmingham on 25 November. Members gathered at this sell-out event to recognise and celebrate the sector’s achievements and hear all the latest news from the ASFP.
Following A Hugely Productive 2022, DHF Stands Ready To Support Its Members And The Industry Throughout 2023
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Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) is once again reflecting on a successful, productive and constructive 12 months, and despite continuing challenges ahead, the Tamworth-based trade association will continue to support its members and the industry, fulfilling its enduring promise of maintaining and raising quality standards throughout the sectors it serves. It remains the first port of call for those seeking guidance, technical support, and information.
14forty Launches Sustainable Cleaning Drive At N Brown Group With Stabilised Aqueous Ozone
14forty, one of the country’s leading facilities management companies and part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has installed Tersano filtration systems, which convert normal tap water into SAO (Stabilised Aqueous Ozone), across three sites belonging to online retailer, N Brown Group plc.
EMCOR UK Wins BSI Business Performance Improvement Award
EMCOR UK has won the Business Performance Improvement Award at the Business Standards Institution (BSI) Awards 2022.
BEMS Controls Engineer Apprenticeship Passes 100 Registrations
Group Horizon, the specialist training provider, has announced that more than 100 apprentices have now registered for the Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) Controls Engineer Apprenticeship since it was first launched in April 2021.
6 Months In, CUBE Competition Saves Enough Energy To Power Over 3,000 Homes
● The UK’s first competition to challenge energy efficiency in commercial buildings has already saved 15GWh in energy – enough to power over 3,000 homes for a year
● Features the likes of Landsec, Stanhope, Savills, and The Howard de Walden Estate with average competitors projected to reduce costs by 12-15%
CUBE is the UK’s first competition to tackle the dual challenges of energy efficiency improvement and occupier engagement in commercial buildings. It's an innovative approach that brings landlords, building managers and occupiers together and, through gamification, mobilises them to reduce their consumption – i.e. the logical first step to net zero. With monthly rankings and an annual awards ceremony, the challenge mirrors a sports season.
Firms Must Prepare For Strengthened ESOS Changes
With just one year remaining until the deadline for phase three of the Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) mandatory assessment, leading sustainability and compliance specialist Bureau Veritas is reminding qualifying companies to take heed of the latest changes.
