Archive for November, 2011
Gozo NewsNGOs support Nadur farmers in cemetery development sagaGozo NewsThe NGOs said that “disastrously for the farmers, in 2006 MEPA approved a 600 grave cemetery, at the very heart of this rainwater harvesting site despite objections by farmers w…
Low Carbon Homes For DerbyBuild.co.ukOther features include photovoltaic panelling, hot water solar panelling, rainwater harvesting and highly efficient A rated eco-gas boilers. To celebrate the scheme, the housing provider held a launch event, where t…
Troppo Architects dream up next Territory townABC OnlineRainwater harvesting during the wet season will aim to reduce the city's water supply by 30 per cent in comparison to current usage. Buildings will span to five levels at most and all building…
Kilkenny star Delaney relief at getting back in the work forceIrish IndependentDelaney has taken up employment in recent weeks as a sales representative with Kingspan Insulation, working with many of the same customers he dealt with in his previous job…
Catching Rainwater in AtlantaWABEBut rainwater harvesting equipment, much like solar and wind technology, is getting cheaper and more efficient. Steve Williams runs a local company named Greener Buildings that installs the equipment. "The thing is…
Builders Merchants JournalTravis Perkins restructuresThe Construction IndexBuilders merchant Travis Perkins has announced a restructure and several new management appointments following the acquisition of BSS. Consumer, comprising Wickes, Tile Giant an…
Consulting-Specifying EngineerRainwater harvesting system designConsulting-Specifying EngineerRainwater harvesting is most often referred to as an “emerging technology”; however, rainwater cisterns are not a new concept. In the Middle East in 2000 …
Infolink Architecture & BuildingKingspan AIR-CELL Permicav vapour-permeable insulation for walls with cavitiesInfolink Architecture & Buildingby Kingspan Insulation An all-in-one insulation and vapour-permeable membrane designed specifically for walls …
Poorer Win Pay As You Go Oil Option4ni.co.ukThe Minister has met with representatives from Kingspan Environmental and Carillion Energy Services who will be taking the pilot forward. Minister McCausland said: "Around 70% of homes in Northern Irelan…
Ulster First For 'Pay As You Go' Oil HeatingOilFiredUpNorthern Ireland's Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland, has announced an innovative pay as you go option for oil heating for vulnerable households developed by Kingspan Environ…