Jewson Set to Promote a Sustainable Future at Ecobuild 2011
January 2011
Jewson, the UK’s leading supplier of sustainable timber and building materials, will be in attendance at this years EcoBuild event, in which members of the Jewson team will be demonstrating the vital role it plays in helping customers to understand the process of building new and renovating existing properties, using sustainable products and building methods.
Governments Commitment to Zero Carbon Homes in 2016
December 2010
On Monday this week, Housing Minister Grant Shapps announced The Governments new pledge to make greener homes a reality by investing in local renewable energy schemes, and setting out the next steps for new homes being zero carbon from 2016.
80% of Farmers Want Solar Panels By 2013
December 2010
A new survey by Forum for the Future and Solarcentury has revealed that a whopping 80% of farmers want to have solar photovoltaic panels on their roofs by 2013.
Renewable Building Guide and Academy Give Double Eco Push
November 2010
Jewson last week announced the launch of its new Sustainable Building Guide, available now in every branch all over the country.
Jewson Hold Sustainability Conference in Hull
August 2010
This summer Jewson has been working hard to educate on issues of sustainability with a number of conferences centred on the topic, ‘Cracking the Code for Sustainable Homes’.
Builders keen to learn to be eco-friendly
July 2010
Over one hundred of Greater Manchester’s builders attended a special training and awareness day hosted by Jewson and the Energy Savings Trust in Stockport on Wednesday.
Jewson hold another sustainable building conference in Oxford
July 2010
Having already hosted a successful conference in Stockport, those that missed out will get the opportunity to attend another one in Oxford on Tuesday 20th July 2010.
Helping to build a sustainable future with Jewson
June 2010
On Wednesday 7th July 2010, Jewson Builders Merchants are hosting a sustainable building solutions conference.
Government Closes the Low Carbon Buildings Programme to New Applicants
May 2010
As of yesterday (24th May 2010 – 06:00 am), the government has closed the Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP) to new applicants.
Government Cuts Short Low Carbon Building Programme
March 2010
This month the government has announced plans to end the ‘Low Carbon Building Programme’ (LCBP) within the next two months, well before the previously scheduled date.