Renewable energy for a care home in Derbyshire that specialises in dementia is provided by an integrated heating and hot-water system using a gas absorption heat pump from Lochinvar. Solar PV panels were originally considered for the Callywhite Home, but on inspection it was decided that an Optimus gas absorption heat pump was more appropriate for this type of project. It also met planning requirements at a considerably lower cost that solar PV, even taking into account the potential solar feed-in tariff.
EBSSA publishes Strategic Skills Plan
The Engineering and Building Services Skills Alliance (EBSSA) has published its strategic Sector Skills Plan, as part of the work undertaken by the Construction Mission Skills Board.
AI automation boosts efficiency at Polypipe Building Services’ manufacturing site
Polypipe Building Services has enhanced manufacturing efficiency, productivity and sustainability through a major programme of automation investment at its production facility in Aylesford.
