The Zero Carbon Hub has been hailed as the body to turn to ensure only the most energy-efficient buildings are constructed. Isn’t it time for a similar body to tackle existing buildings? One of the great triumphs of genuine private/public co-operation has been the work of the non-profit Zero Carbon Hub. Ever since its formation […]
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Yearly Archives: 2014
The UK is now the most-improved G20 nation on carbon intensity, and it is already one of the world’s most energy efficient economies, according to latest analysis by financial consultancy, PwC. Improvements in energy efficiency, a national rise in renewable energy and the closure of two large coal plants, meant that UK carbon intensity fell […]
Read MoreVirtus Consult were up against some major organisation and projects: The Estates and Facilities Management Class reflects the vital input of EFM in helping to achieve efficiencies for the NHS. Here are details of this year’s winners Award for Innovative Carbon Reduction Initiative The judges considered: Virtus Consult for Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust […]
Read MoreVirtus successfully completed the installation of a 50kW P.V Array on barn buildings in Cornbury Park. This will mean that the barn will be generating 100% of its own electricity as well as exporting to the Grid. Lord Rotherwick Stated that this project has been so successful that I would like to look at 4 […]
Read MoreVirtus have recently been appointed by the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital to help them meet their efficiency savings and carbon emission targets. Virtus Consult have developed a unique options appraisal and procurement model that optimises savings opportunities and delivers guaranteed year on year savings and are currently carrying out the first phase of its 5 stage […]
Read MoreVirtus are now UKAS Accredited to the following ISO World recognised Standards. 9001 – Quality Management Systems14001 – Environmental Management Systems18001 – Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems The assessor was extremely impressed with our organisation, what we do and the way we do it.
Read MoreVirtus are now progressing with phase 2 of its energy and carbon reduction project which is set to deliver a further 6% savings by December 2014 with a pay back of 6 years. This is what our client had to say: John Sellers – Director of Asset Management HEFT“We have been delighted with this innovative […]
Read MoreA team of 14 lads including graduate/assistant project manager Michael Tarplee cycled 500 miles across 5 countries in 4 days between June 11th and June 15th 2014 the purpose of this bike ride was too raise money for a charity called ChallengeAid who work tirelessly to support disadvantaged children in some of the world’s most […]
Read MoreOn June 26th the Government will publish the final details of its new Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme. It will mandate that, from 2015, every business or nongovernment organisation with over 250 employees must audit all their energy consuming activities. This exercise must be repeated at least every four years. The audit will require each of […]
Read MoreDue to the requirement to construct a new office within a live operational factory with a highly secure and sensitive environment, our Manufacturing client in Derby asked Virtus to Project and Construction Manage the delivery of the project, overseeing their own project management function. The office was constructed above and connected to an existing structure […]
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