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HVCA BECOMES B&ES ON 1 MARCH 2012
The Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association (HVCA) is rebranding and from 1 March 2012 will be known as the Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES). The HVCA, established in 1904 as the National Association of Master Heating and Domestic Engineers, adopted the HVCA name in 1963. Bob Shelley, President of the HVCA comments, “ Back then, of course, that’s exactly how the majority of the members would have described themsel... [more]
Geberit will be present at Ecobuild
Geberit will be at Ecobuild 2012 in March with a stand packed full of excellent examples of the lengths it goes to in offering ease of installation combined with durable, high quality products. Taking centre stage at Ecobuild will be Geberit’s UP320 concealed cistern, the first of its kind to require no tools to maintain. Boasting a number of innovative features, the cistern which is fitted into the Duofix framing system, has been updated to e... [more]
InstallerLive 2012 announced new dates : 14-16 October at the NEC Birmingham in 2012
InstallerLive, the only national show dedicated to plumbing, heating and renewable installers working in the domestic and commercial sector, will run from 14-16 October at the NEC Birmingham in 2012. EMAP , show organisers announced these new dates in response to visitor and exhibitor feedback. InstallerLive will again open on a Sunday which proved incredibly popular for visitors and exhibitors this year but end on a Tuesday, with opening time... [more]
Bay Area gives insulation's recommandations to stop mold growth
Bay Area's home insulation specialist, All Seasons Insulation Company recommends halting any potential for mold growth. During the winter, cold air from the outside and heated air on the inside creates the perfect condition for condensation to develop on walls, which in turn creates mold. “Guarding against mold is not only necessary for aesthetics. More importantly, there are numerous health issues associated with mold that can be avoided by... [more]
The energy saving benefits of insulating air conditioning and refrigeration systems
Buildings account for almost half of energy consumption and carbon emissions in the UK and air conditioning and refrigeration in buildings account for up to a third of annual electricity costs (Department for Communities and Local Government, Guide to Reducing Energy Emissions in Businesses). Any measures to increase energy efficiency in this area therefore have great environmental and cost saving potential. Considerable energy savings can be ... [more]
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Research and Markets: Global Building Insulation Market By Materials and Applications (2011 - 2016)
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Building Insulation Market By Materials & A
Global Building Insulation Market by Type, Applications & Forecasts (2011 - 2016)
NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Building Insulation Market by Type, Applications & Forecasts (2011 ...
World Building Insulation Market Analyzed in New Research Report Published at MarketPublishers.com
New research report “Global Building Insulation Market by Materials & Applications (2011 - 2016)” worked out by MarketsandMarkets has been recently published by Market Publishers Ltd. According to the report, the global building insulation market was worth USD 17.7 billion in 2010 and is estimated to reach USD 23.9 billion by 2016, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2011 to 2016.London, UK (PRWEB ...
MarketsandMarkets: Global Building Insulation Market worth $23.9 Billion by 2016
DALLAS, February 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The "Global Building Insulation Market by Type, Applications & Forecasts (2011 - 2016)" analyzes building insulation market with respect to market drivers, ...
Homeowner diaries: cellulose insulation of exterior walls
The insulation done at my house was blown-in cellulose. It is made of old newspapers which have been treated so...
USA Insulation Says Homes With Icicles, Snow Melting on Roof and Around Perimeter of Home Are Not Energy Efficient
Now that winter's here, there are plenty of other signs besides high heating bills and cold, drafty rooms that a home is lacking adequate insulation. One sign is when snow melts off your roof and not your ...
Industrial Nanotech, Inc. Enters Nuclear Power Plant Industry
Industrial Nanotech, Inc. , an emerging global leader in nanotechnology based energy saving solutions, today announced that the Company has made its first sale to a nuclear power facility in the United States of its patented nanotechnology based insulation and protective coating line, Nansulate®.
UK's First Free Insulation Service Launched
The UK's first completely free loft and cavity wall insulation service has been launched by freeinsulation.me in association with Carillion plc. It offers all householders in the UK access to free insulation.(PRWEB UK) 1 February 2012 The UK’s first free loft and cavity wall insulation service has been announced today.FreeInsulation.me, in association with Carillion Energy Services, are offering ...
DIY insulation projects make for a more comfortable home year round
(ARA) - Do-it-yourself home improvement projects are more popular than ever, as homeowners are looking for simple, low cost ways to update their household and increase overall home efficiency.
British Gas pays Thames Water to promote free insulation
British Gas is to pay Thames Water to promote free insulation to its customers, ahead of the December deadline for energy companies to meet government carbon emissions reductions targets (CERT).
