Retrofit for purpose?

The buildings of the future have already been built. As asset refurbishment becomes crucial Ben Martin examines the role voltage optimisation can play
Red Box
28th May 2013

Time for a reality check

In January two articles were positive about the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol. Peter Harris thinks there is work to be done.
Red Box
24th May 2013

High streets feel the heat

Trading conditions are still tough in the UK’s stores. Energy saving is a sure way for retailers to cut costs. Phil Chilton looks at some easy wins for the high…
Red Box
21st May 2013

Maintaining the balance

Alasdair Howie provides some pointers on how to ensure that mechanical ventilation supports overall energy efficiency as buildings become more airtight
Red Box
15th May 2013

Pay peanuts, get horsemeat

Horsemeat and heating have more in common than we might like to admit, says David Pepper. Will quality become the victim in the battle for survival in the heating industry?
Red Box
9th May 2013

Towards top BREEAM status

BREEAM ratings are encouraging building managers to improved their properties. Liam Elmore examines the role boiler plant can play in this process
Red Box
1st May 2013

Green Deal development work comes to a halt

Most of the major companies set to be Green Deal providers have stopped all development work, pending immediate release of an initial £40m pump-priming money due from the government’s Green…
Red Box
20th August 2012

Government buildings failing to show DECs

There are still 418 buildings occupied by central Government which are failing to show their mandatory Display Energy Certificate “in a prominent position”, as required by law.
Red Box
17th August 2012

EU agrees new energy efficiency directive

The European Union has agreed a new energy efficiency directive, intended to improve dramatically energy efficiency delivery during this decade. The legislation has the potential to overhaul the business model…
Red Box
16th August 2012

Empire State Building shows the way

One year after an innovative building retrofit project, the Empire State Building is ahead of plan and has exceeded its year one energy-efficiency guarantee by five percent, saving £1.5m and…
Red Box
15th August 2012