Refurb and maintenance
Water usage will be key in future developments
The longer-term environmental impact of the UKs water deficit could cause further damage to the natural
environment and could restrict future development. Combining the increasing Per Capital Consumption (PCC) with
the UKs growing population means that by 2050 the UK water deficit is predicted to be 5000 mega litres per day.
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Take the lead on LEAD

The industry has been aware of the potential damage lead can do to the environment and health problems, particularly in infants and children for over 50 years. Houses built before 1970 would have been constructed with lead water supply pipes and in some areas of the UK up to a third of these older properties are still receiving their water through these original lead pipes.1 UK water companies are actively engaged in replacement of these old lead supplies, and many are offering grants to residents.
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What’s Smart about burying a Smart Meter?

Smart meters are seen as a significant part of the solution to reducing domestic water usage. Thames Water have recorded post installation savings of 12-17%.1 However, existing infrastructure does not provide the best environment for this new technology.
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UK Boxings – simple, economic and practical pipe boxing
Arma metal pipe boxing for energy efficient heating.
Valcan’s Evverlap® A2 Fire Rated Fibre Cement Planks chosen for refurbishment project in Bodmin, Cornwall

The construction project at Gregorys Court in Bodmin, Cornwall, was part of a £79 Million upgrade to council houses across the region. The refurbishment led by Cornwall Housing began early in 2024, included several architectural changes to modernise and improve the two blocks of flats which were originally constructed in the 1970s. These changes included replacing roofs, windows and guttering, removing the old insulation and installing new rainscreen cladding to the facades.