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Government Needs To Get Tough On Energy Efficiency
- 25th August 2015
- Posted by: wiredbarrister
- Category: Beechfield Consulting Engineers
No CommentsDirectly descended from Guy Fawkes, Steven Fawkes is on a mission to revolutionise energy efficiency. He wants to upturn the notion that it is not sexy or cool or hard to invest in – but easy to do and a great financial investment. This Londoner, who’s devoted his whole life to helping others do more
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Blocks To Energy Efficiency Still Rife Amongst Landlords
- 24th August 2015
- Posted by: wiredbarrister
- Category: Beechfield Consulting Engineers
The Government should incentivise low-carbon technologies, such as residential heating equipment and cooling technologies, to help the construction industry meet carbon targets. That’s according to the BSRIA, a specialist construction and building services organisation. According to the group’s latest white paper – Achieving Carbon Targets – the UK Government should introduce greater regulation on building
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Have we learnt anything from the Walkie Scorchie?
- 21st August 2015
- Posted by: wiredbarrister
- Category: Beechfield Consulting Engineers
Behind the headlines ridiculing the Walkie Talkie for its death ray and wind scoop effects are serious issues that should concern us all, says architect and urban climatologist Julie Futcher The Walkie Talkie, aka 20 Fenchurch Street, has won the 2015 Carbuncle Cup as much for what it does to street life around its base