Developing the Retrofit Supply Chain to make Homes Futureproof

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Happy New Year! 2019 sees The Green Register actively starting work as a key part of Futureproof, a new project that will develop the retrofit supply chain in the West of England.

The energy efficiency of millions of UK homes needs to be improved by retrofitting and to do this effectively, building standards and consumer awareness need to be raised. Homeowners and contractors in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are set to benefit from the scheme.

Opportunity to join the team at Greengauge Building Energy Consultants

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Green Register member Greengauge, based in the beautiful Bradford-on-Avon near Bath, are currently looking to fill the exciting role of Building Physics Engineer. They're looking for someone who shares their passion for sustainable buildings and has 0-2 years of experience (open to graduate-level applicants). 

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Coming up at TGR's Hot Topic 2018 event: How much Carbon in a Yuletide Log?

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The Green Register's Hot Topic 2018 Event: Timber in Construction

Here at The Green Register, we're looking forward to celebrating all things timber next month as we welcome a range of professionals from across the construction industry to share their experiences and insights with us on this versatile material.

Koru Architects' PassivPod wins Construction Business of the Year 2018

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Brighton-based eco startup PassivPod, a joint venture by Green Register members Koru Architects and Strategic Management Partners, has won the coveted title of Construction Business of the Year at the annual National Best New Business Awards event in London. 

The new business also won the prestigious Overall Winner award, beating competition from all other industries – and 68 other new companies – represented at the ceremony.

Passivhaus Training – full funding available for Devon SMEs

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If you are based in Devon you can now access our Passivhaus Series of training for free, under the Zero Energy Buildings Catalyst (ZEBCat) programme.

Normally costing £450 + VAT to attend, this is a fantastic opportunity for architects and other building professionals to gain an understanding of the design principles behind passivhaus, over two separate days.

The training will be delivered in Bristol over two days on 26 September and 3 October 2018 and cover:

“They won!” - Last week’s AJ award suggests TGR on the right track

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Last Wednesday The Green Register held its annual Steering Group meeting in London.

We used a room at the offices of members Pollard Thomas Edwards architects (PTE) not because it had a fantastic setting overlooking the Regents Canal but because their Head of Sustainable Design, Tom Dollard, is one of our steering group and we have a very good working relationship with them regularly holding training there.

Ecological Building Systems Takes Airtightness on Tour

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As well as supplying natural insulations and airtight and windtight  materials, the Technical Team from Ecological Building Systems have been speaking and training at Green Register events throughout the country for the last decade latterly partnering with us to further their support to promoting sustainable construction training in the UK.

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