Insulation specialist Actis, whose HQ is in South West France, has become a corporate patron of UNESCO World Heritage site the Canal du Midit. The 17th century canal, which runs from Toulouse to the Mediterranean, is one of the oldest in Europe. The engineering feat is regarded as an immense historical, …
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The recent budget announcement that the Energy Company Obligation scheme will not be renewed next year means the government’s delayed Warm Homes Plan must be published in early 2026, insulation specialist Actis says. The Energy Company Obligation scheme, a government initiative which sees utility companies obliged to reinvest some of their profits …
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Insulation specialist Actis has backed a call by NHBC chief operating officer, David Campbell, that a significant expansion of the housebuilding workforce is vital to to hit government targets. This is the latest warning from industry bodies, which also include Checkatrade and the Association of Project Managers, that strong investment …
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Insulation specialist Actis has expanded its technical team with the appointment of a new specification manager for the North. Tara Pronaszko joins the UK-wide specification team to work with builders, architects, building control officers and energy assessors across North West and North East England, the East Midlands and the whole …
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Students digesting their A level and GCSE results this summer are being encouraged to consider pursuing a career in construction by insulation specialist Actis. With the new government committing to delivering 1.5 million new homes during the current parliament, the industry needs more people to work in areas such as …
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With climate scientists predicting that 2024 could be even hotter than record-breaking 2023, ensuring our homes stay cool in the blistering heat is essential for our health and comfort, explained insulation specialist Actis. Within the last few days, the Met Office has named 2022 as the hottest year in the …
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Actis has been working with the Structural Timber Association to create a technical document which will help architects, engineers and builders comply with more stringent building regulations as we head towards the 2025 Future Homes Standard. The 58-page booklet, available to STA members, contains details on how to minimise heat …
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Actis has appointed a new technical manager, Harsha Mistry, who will work alongside Thomas Wiedmer in the newly created role. Before joining Actis, Mistry was involved in a variety of hospitality, residential and commercial projects in the UK and India, working closely on-site with builders and craftsman, where her in-depth …
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Actis has announced it is teaming up with a specialist in carbon neutral modular buildings to offer a free classroom repair to one of the hundreds of schools affected by the RAAC crisis. BGR group managing director, Richard Burns, said he hopes the winning school will be able to reduce …
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A nationwide insulation funding scheme aimed at middle income householders living in energy inefficient properties has been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis – and is set to see merchants being busy when it launches in 2023. The £1 billion ECO+ scheme, which launches in the spring and will run for …
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