Yearly Archives: 2013

UK could benefit by up to £1.9bn through new assessment plan

Proposals for new energy saving assessments for larger firms in the UK have been published by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).  These assessments, required by the new Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), will enable companies to identify opportunities to save money on energy bills through improved energy efficiency and could benefit the […]

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Government set to weaken EU:ETS penalty regime

The government is set to weaken its penalty regime for those companies which fail to comply with the EU carbon emissions trading system (EU:ETS).  This follows the reduction in sanctions for non-compliance introduced last January, which lowered the Environment Agency’s enforcement powers from criminal sanctions to purely civil remedies. Currently, undisclosed errors that are voluntarily […]

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New Graduate Trainee at Virtus!

As a university graduate, Michael Tarplee was seeking an opportunity to take his first step into a career in the construction industry and was eager to prove his worth. Michael had undertaken as part of his construction management degree a placement year within the industry to gain experience on a construction site and learn first-hand […]

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Another new appointment strengthen’s the team at Virtus!

Vic Wilmington joined Virtus as Senior Project Manager in August 2013 bringing with him  a wealth of valuable experience.  He held a key roles in in helping to plan the world’s largest Nuclear Infrastructure New Build and the London Olympics 2012.  Vic has an extensive background in complex infrastructure, industrial process and related stakeholder management.  He is an incredibly personable […]

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Virtus Deliver for Hermes Europe and builds on Success at their Bolton Distribution Hub

Hermes Europe Ltd is the UK’s largest home delivery courier network handling more than 160 million collections and deliveries each year. Hermes occupy a large U.K. warehouse and distribution network and are committed to continued improvement in cost efficiency as well as reducing their carbon footprint and have already made a significant impact on their […]

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Renewable Heat Incentive Launch / Renewable Heat Premium Payment Increase

The Government has announced that it intends to confirm the details of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) for domestic properties this Summer. They have also confirmed that they expect the scheme to commence in Spring 2014. This will result in payments amounting to £5000+ against a renewable installation. The generous scheme already exists for commercial buildings […]

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Success for Virtus Director and Solaraid!

Jan Ponsford; a Virtus Director successfully completed his first triathalon at Blenheim Palace on Sunday 9th June raising over £660 for Solaraid.  Following a training regime which did not include any experience in open water he was very relieved to complete the course without drowning or even walking during the run!   Jan managed to smash his target of […]

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2 Days to the Big Race for Virtus Director!

Its now only 2 days until one of the Virtus Directors; Jan Ponsford swims 750m in freezing waters, cycles 20 gruelling kilometres on a razor sharp saddle and then runs 5 kilometres to the finish line at his first Blenheim Palace Triathlon.  Despite this, Jan still has not plucked up the courage to train in freezing waters, but thanks to a […]

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Virtus appointed to deliver business recovery programme

Virtus have been appointed by our major blue chip Client in Derby to drive delivery of a programme of essential and fast track projects to facilitate an urgent and enhanced business capability and productivity to meet critical targets.  The programme contains a diverse range of projects to deliver new business requirements and address legacy issues and all will […]

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Day Case Theatre Facilities Improved at Good Hope Hospital

Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield has 2 new day case theatres along with associated accommodation including wards, waiting areas, staff offices and recovery area to be used for Day Case patients following extension and refurbishment of the existing theatres since early 2012, becoming operational on 29th April 2013.   The project was delivered in two phases under the Department […]

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