INDUSTRY NEWS High efficiency pumps a must
It wasn't that long ago that Wilo exhibited its high-efficiency pump for heating and cooling circuits at the ISH exhibition in 2001. Barely twelve years later, the European Ecodesign (ErP) Directive is ensuring that this electronically controlled design with highly efficient EC motors becomes compulsory across the EU. As of 1 January 2013, high efficiency small circulating pumps became an essential tool in the attempt to reduce the huge waste of energy that uncontrolled pumps represents across Europe. The latest generation of Wilo high-efficiency pumps – including the Wilo Yonos-PICO - is already "ErP-ready" and already meets all future limit values of the new ordinance. In addition, this will put a massive energy-saving potential - of up to 90 per cent compared with old inefficient pumps - in sharper focus. For more information visit
www.wilo.co.uk
A guide for architects GEZE UK has published two new brochures to provide architects and
specifiers with a comprehensive and clear overview of its market-leading range of automatic sliding, telescopic and folding door systems, and its swing door systems. The guides cover the roles and uses of each of GEZE’s highly functional automatic systems, and include easy-to-read comparison charts and installation drawings for every door drive. From simple explanations about functionality and stylish in-situ photography to the complex drive length calculation tables, these multi-purpose brochures provide an excellent reference for each stage of design and specification. Clear descriptions and diagrams of each variant provide important extra information about their use and benefits, while all the supplementary accessories are listed, from manual and automatic actuation to safety sensors and locking systems. As a result, the new brochures are an ideal reference point when considering fire safety, accessibility and efficiency. For more information telephone 01543 443000 or visit
www.geze.co.uk
Inspirational Women Business Owner in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire, provides advice on funding for training: • Funds are available for a range of skills at all levels including CPCS, NVQ or apprenticeships • For a limited time,
Construction Plant Competence Schemes (CPCS)s have enhanced the NVQ grants available for LEVY payers. • Companies with a CITB-
Funding for training
There is millions of pounds of funding for training but according to Kim Bendzak, Managing Director of Apple Construction Training - an accredited, award winning construction training company - many companies are failing to take advantage of these grants. Without the right skills not only is health and safety on site compromised but so too is quality of service and a company's ability to compete for major architectural projects. Kim Bendzak, who recently won Most Established Business and Most
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ArchitectNews.co.uk
ConstructionSkills Levy number can increase Level 2 Plant NVQ funding to £610 per person to up- skill from a red to a blue CPCS card. CPCS is still funding the three plant categories - A, B & C plant - for CPCS tests at £600, £480 and £300.
• Grants are available for young or mature apprentices • Your training provider should offer funds in addition to some grants. Apple Construction
Training offer an extra £500 on top of the CPCS grants. Use an accredited training provider that checks your eligibility for funding before training starts and is flexible enough to train you and your workers anywhere. For more information telephone 0845 478 0477, email
info@appleconstructiontraining.co.uk or visit
www.appleconstructiontraining.co.uk
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