Tag: scheme
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Government ends ECO4 home upgrade scheme
The government has scrapped the ECO4 scheme, which previously helped homeowners access thousands of pounds’ worth of energy-efficiency upgrades such as insulation, solar panels, and heat pumps. Homeowners can no longer claim any of this support, meaning those who had hoped to cut energy bills or make their homes greener through government funding will now…
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Heat pump scheme expands with new £2,500 discount
Homeowners can now claim £2,500 towards the cost of installing air-to-air heat pumps – systems that cool in summer and heat in winter – under changes to the government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme. The expansion, announced this week, brings air-conditioning-style units into a scheme previously limited to traditional air- and ground-source heat pumps. Heat batteries are…
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Willmott Dixon gets green light for £136m Luton scheme
Stewart Brundell, chief operating officer at Willmott Dixon’s construction business, said: “We are proud to be delivering this transformational project for Luton. The Stage represents exactly the type of comprehensive urban regeneration that can revitalise town centres and create a lasting positive impact for communities.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Roofers can become chartered through new scheme
James Talman, NFRC’s CEO, added: “This collaboration with CIOB gives our members a unique opportunity to gain chartered status through a programme designed specifically for their expertise. It’s a significant step forward in recognising roofing as a professional discipline in its own right.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Adult learner scheme launched to upskill existing workforce
A new training scheme for adult learners in the north of England is helping semi-skilled workers become tradespeople in the engineering construction industry. Funded by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), the scheme has been developed by the International Assessment Centre (IAC) in response to demand from employers to help workers who have site experience but…
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JTRE London’s social housing scheme wins RIBA Stirling Prize
A purpose-built almshouse development, delivered by JTRE London in partnership with United St Saviour’s Charity, has become the first social housing-led scheme to win the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize. Located in Bermondsey, Southwark, Appleby Blue is a 57-home scheme for residents aged over 65. The development was praised by the jury…
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Watchdog finds major failures in Government insulation scheme
A damning new report has found that nearly all homes fitted with external wall insulation under government energy schemes could now be at risk of damp and mould. The National Audit Office (NAO) uncovered widespread failures in workmanship and compliance across the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS). The government…
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Energy efficiency scheme failures slammed in damning NAO report
In addition to these issues, in November 2024, Ofgem estimated that businesses had falsified claims for ECO installations in approximately 5,600 to 16,500 homes, potentially claiming between £56 million and £165 million from the energy suppliers operating under the scheme. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Insulation scheme branded a ‘systemic failure’ for 30,000 homes
More than 30,000 UK homes have received poor-quality insulation under the ECO4 and Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS), Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh admitted – calling it a “systemic failure.” Many of the affected properties are in lower-income regions, notably Luton and County Durham, where reports of mould, damp and crumbling walls have emerged. The revelation has…
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Mortgage Guarantee Scheme helps 56k get on the property ladder
The latest figures from the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme show it has helped 56,389 households buy homes with smaller deposits since April 2021. Most buyers were first-time homeowners, and the scheme supported purchases of affordable terraced and semi-detached properties. Lower-value homes in Scotland, the North West and the South East of England saw particularly high uptake.…