Ecobuild 2012 is sponsored by Schuco, who make solar power and heat (thermal) systems, glass, facades, etc.
Ecobuild claims to be the world’s biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment – although that claim doesn’t sound very ‘eco’. Bigger? I though Small is Beautiful. Anyway…
This show is focussing on “new eco thinking [...]
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This is to update the blog about the companies that fit solar PV panels for free.
The Conservative Government is reducing the FIT rate by half from December 12th 2011. Any solar PV panels installed and also registered with an energy company will qualify. So it is no good booking it in as the waiting times [...]
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Like many households in Britain, we have received leaflets through our door about fitting free PV (photovoltaic) solar panels, with free use of the generated electricity.
This sounds too good to be true as even a small system can cost well over £10,000 so what is the deal? Is it a scam? How does it affect [...]
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strong>Exhibition and Advice on Feed-In Tariffs and Renewable Heat Incentives
Location:
The National Self Build & Renovation Centre, off M4 in Swindon
When:
Saturday 16th July 2011
10.00am to 5pm
Tickets are free in advance
Find out about recent Government changes to tariffs, ratings etc. Many experts will be there including David Hilton and reps from 4 other eco companies.
Micro Renewable Energy [...]
This weekend in Esher, Surrey, exhibition for all DIY and Builders.
Make the most of this weekend and the most of your home at The Homebuilding & Renovating Show, Surrey!
When?
THIS Weekend!
Join us Saturday 10am – 5pm &
Sunday 10am – 4.30pm
Where?
A venue close to home: Sandown Park Race Course, Esher KT10 9AJ
Easy access by car, rail or [...]
Self Build & Renovation Workshops at the National Centre in Swindon.
Workshops on renovation, DIY, remodeling, building for amateurs.
There are Masterclasses and also open format Ask the Experts sessions.
Masterclasses are on:
9.30 to 10.15 am Walking Tours – Self Build & Renovation
These are on all day and comprise an expert walking and talking around the many standing [...]
On 16th – 17th April 2011 is another exciting event at The National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon, off the M4 junction 16.
Coming soon, 3 weeks away, this event is a practical guide to what to do to renovate, refurbish and generally spring build your home.
With 200 exhibitors, many workshops and master classes [...]
News here is that we adding a big new section on how to buy wholesale supplies and wholesale products for all aspects of building and construction. We think that DIY and small time and amateur builders should also benefit from cheap and low cost building supplies. Already suppliers like Wickes, B&Q and Homebase, Home Depot [...]
Ecobuild 2011 is fast approaching on Tuesday 1 March to Thursday 3 March. This is great for DIY people and builders to get the latest Green Building and Sustainable techniques, have a great day out, and learn some new things from the lectures and seminars.
Attraction in the lecture series are:
Human rights campaigner – Bianca Jagger
Professor [...]
Happy New Year!
We have removed the Christmas articles on trees, decorations, green Christmas and presents.
We are adding articles on
fireplaces
double glazing
insulation
snow clearance
These will be online in the next week.
