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Builders and contractors using multi-foil roof insulation remain at risk of failing to meet Building Control energy efficiency requirements and being denied an Energy Label if they rely on some manufacturers’ claimed “R” values from non-standard tests, Building Control guidance is warning.
The revised Technical Guidance Note from Local Authority Building Control (LABC) has once again raised concerns about the claimed thermal performance of multi-foil roof insulation based on comparative tests... [more]
Since its launch, Loctite 55 Sealing Cord has been a massive hit with plumbers, maintenance engineers, facilities managers and the like. Designed to replace traditional pipe sealing methods such as PTFE tape, pastes and solvent drying compounds, using Loctite 55 is extremely easy.
The fibres are wound around the male threads of the joint and then cut using the in-built edge. The cord allows backing-off if the fittings don't immediately align.
Now Henkel, maker of the Loctite brand prod... [more]
Logic Certification has developed an unvented hot water re-assessment programme for heating engineers whose qualification is set to expire in the near future. The scheme is initially being piloted before it is rolled-out to all Logic Certification training assessment centres later in the year.
The programme is aimed at those who currently hold a five-year expiring qualification or one of the ‘evergreen’ certificates issued by certification bodies, such as BPEC and CITB, which have recently ha... [more]
Nick Carter, the managing director of Lister Gas PRO, UK distributor of Sievert, has said the industry should welcome the government’s increase in packaging waste levy/tax charges on the disposal of steel “because this will motivate both the merchants and heating engineers to do something about the unnecessary hazardous waste that disposable cylinders cause.”
“At first glance,” said Nick, “this packaging waste levy might look like bad news because it will have a direct impact on the price of... [more]
British Gas has awarded the supply of 1,000 service engineers’ vans on a four year operating lease to Lombard Vehicle Management (LVM). The move helps the energy company to reduce its environmental footprint by switching to the latest Euro IV-compliant diesel technology.
The vehicles, all VW Caddys, will be run on operating lease and are being delivered signwritten and fitted out with racking and bulkheads. Deliveries are under way and currently running at 50 a week.
“We have a long rel... [more]
According to new research commissioned by learndirect Careers Advice, 24% of British plumbers are unhappy at work - while in total 31% of British workers are unhappy at work. When asked to rate the factors that made them unhappy at work, a third (33%) stated that being in a ‘dead end’ job through a lack of career progression & challenges was the biggest reason.
Poor salaries and perks such as holidays was an issue for 25% of workers and 23% said they spent too much time behind a desk with no... [more]
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