New Soladin Web Inverters for smaller PV systems with Integrated WiFi

Mastervolt is bringing the completely new generation of Soladin Web inverters for smaller PV systems onto the market. The built-in WiFi and the new and free IntelliWeb internet portal allow users to easily access their PV system. Solar system owners can monitor their system’s yield in real time – anytime and from anywhere. The Soladin Web inverters with outputs of 700W, 1,000W or 1,500W help builders and developers meet code requirements in the UK and are especially easy to install.

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Case Study: Yaa Asantewaa Arts & Community Centre.

Founded in 1974 the Yaa Asantewaa Arts and Community Centre, based in Chippenham Mews, Paddington, is London’s leading and longest established black arts centre. Its mission, since its inception, has been to support and develop cultural, artistic and educational events and study programmes which reflect the history and heritage of the area’s diverse population, not only for the benefit of local residents, but also to promote and raise awareness about the range of African and Caribbean heritage arts on a regional, national and international scale.

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RMG IS A RESOUNDING SUCCESS WITH BARRATT HOMES

Well known for decades as a leading designer and builder of quality homes, Barratt has appointed Residential Management Group (RMG: www.rmgltd.co.uk; tel: 0845 002 4310) as the managing agent for three new build developments within its Southern Counties division.

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UK launch for first hygienic wall and ceiling covering to meet stringent EU fire safety standard

The first range of hygienic wall and ceiling panels to meet stringent European fire safety standards is now available in the UK.

Beplas Hygienic Walls and Ceilings Ltd has signed an exclusive stock holding deal with US manufacturer Panolam Industries Inc, to market its range of Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) in the UK.

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Sky Garden

Sky Garden is the UK’s largest independent living roof producer and installer.  The company has four national production zones, installs 300-400 projects annually using over 150,000sqm of regional produced or sourced components.  Sky Garden has been operating for over 20 years at the pinnacle of living roof development, as a founder member of GRO and an affiliate of the NFRC and Livingroofs.org, the company strives to remain at the forefront of industry development pioneering new systems and products for a rapidly evolving industry sector.

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PORTAKABIN JOINS ELITE 15% OF BUSINESSES IN THE UK WITH TOP RATING FOR FINANCIAL STABILITY

Portakabin, the UK’s leading modular building manufacturer, has achieved the highest possible rating from Dun & Bradstreet, the world’s leading source of business information. This coveted award puts Portakabin in the top 15% of all companies in the UK and Ireland for financial stability.

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Morgan Sindall Professional Services wins Crossrail appointment

Consultancy will provide architecture, engineering and design support for integration of 
existing Whitechapel station with new Crossrail improvements

Morgan Sindall Professional Services has won a £2.7 million appointment to provide architectural, mechanical, electrical and public health design services as part of the wider redevelopment of Whitechapel station in London.

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RMG IS A RESOUNDING SUCCESS WITH BARRATT HOMES

Well known for decades as a leading designer and builder of quality homes, Barratt has appointed Residential Management Group (RMG: www.rmgltd.co.uk; tel: 0845 002 4310) as the managing agent for three new build developments within its Southern Counties division.

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Stansted chooses Morgan Sindall Professional Services in new framework agreement

Consultancy chosen as sole provider of multidisciplinary design services

A new framework agreement for the provision of design, engineering, planning and architectural services for Stansted Airport has been won by the multidisciplinary design consultancy, Morgan Sindall Professional Services, in one of the most significant contracts of its kind this year.

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The Passivhaus standard

Passivhaus or ‘Passive House’ is the fastest growing energy performance standard in the world with 30,000 buildings realised to date with the majority of those since the turn of the century.

The Passivhaus standard’s strength lies in the simplicity of its approach; build a house that has an excellent thermal performance, exceptional air tightness with mechanical ventilation.

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