According to the government’s latest announcement, the updates to Part L that were originally planned for October 2013 will now come into force on 6th April 2014. There is still only limited information on the changes. The information that is available is summarised in brief below: New build homes will have to be an average […]
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On the back of recent success and a strong relationship with the NHS both on Energy Reduction and Capital Projects, Virtus have increased their client programme office support at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham for Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust. One of our Senior Project Managers has joined the Programme office team at Heartlands Hospital […]
Read MoreProposals 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreAs 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 […]
Read MoreVic 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 […]
Read MoreHermes 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreJan 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 […]
Read MoreIts 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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