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What's making the headlines in low carbon construction
'Green Deal could stall without SME support', says FMB
Small building companies need fairer access to the Green Deal (GD) market if the shortage of installers is to be addressed, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the latest statistics from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). Read more...
Green Skills Alliance wins prestigious Greenbuild award
In recognition of its work within the built environment, the Green Skills Alliance (GSA) has won a prestigious Greenbuild award for its work in helping the workforce prepare for the Green Deal. Read more...
Kevin McCloud urges builders to gain green skills “outside comfort zone”
Builders, electricians and plumbers need the right training to win work in the burgeoning eco-friendly construction market, according to Kevin McCloud, star of TV’s Grand Designs. Read more...
Sector skills alliance shortlisted for prestigious green award
The Green Skills Alliance has been shortlisted for a prestigious Greenbuild award for its work ensuring that the built environment workforce is trained and ready to deliver the Green Deal. Read more...
Eco design firm Cundall scoops CITB Cut the Carbon award
An environmental design consultancy firm has won the prestigious CITB ‘Cut the Carbon’ category at this year’s Building Awards – an event dedicated to celebrating low carbon best practice in the built environment sector. Read more...