HPA pushes government for plan to electrify non-domestic heating, joiner heads to WorldSkills final in Shanghai, and builders now prefer coffee over tea
The Heat Pump Association is lobbying the government to accelerate heat pump deployment in non-domestic buildings.
Currently, heat pumps in non-domestic settings account for a fraction of the market, despite representing a significant share of the UK’s heating demand.
HPA wants the government to publish a plan for the electrification of non-domestic heating and to reduce the high cost of electricity for non-domestic energy users.
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Jamie Matthews has been selected to represent the UK at the WorldSkills competition taking place in Shanghai.
Matthews, an apprentice with fitout contractor Mivan, is one of a 26-strong team from Great Britain that will compete against the world’s best young tradespeople in September.
The youngster from Ballyclare progressed through regional and national heats to reach the international final.
He will now undergo further high-performance training to ensure he is prepared to compete at the highest possible level.
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Nearly 60% of construction workers prefer a cup of coffee on site — that’s according to research from Barratt Homes.
The traditional cup of tea has fallen down the standings, with less than a third saying it’s their preferred beverage.
Chocolate hobnobs narrowly beat dark chocolate digestives as the builder’s preferred biscuit.
Regardless of their preference for chocolate biscuits, over 60% of builders claimed they liked their brews sugar-free.
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