15/09/09 - Thomas Vale Construction takes environmental issues seriously
As concerns regarding the economy and UK energy dependence are making us become more creative and vigilant in finding solutions to reduce the monetary and environmental cost of energy, Midlands based contractors, Thomas Vale Construction, ensure that they are making their contribution, by providing people with the necessary sustainable resources to help promote energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and save costs.
Thomas Vale Construction believes that environmental issues must be taken seriously by ensuring that their new builds feature at least one renewable resource. Recently Thomas Vale Construction has completed a project worth £1million on behalf of Trent & Dove Housing. The project on Essex Road and Cherry Tree Road in Burton-upon-Trent comprises of eight newly built houses complete with solar panels. The solar panels work by capturing the natural light which transforms into energy, providing the houses with hot water all year round. The solar panels will supply the tenants with sustainable energy which will decrease fuel poverty. Steve Grocock, director of Property Services at Trent & Dove Housing said:nm “We are thrilled to be working with our partner, Thomas Vale on this project, building energy efficient homes for our tenants. These homes will significantly reduce energy bills for our tenants as well as contributing to reducing harmful CO2 gasses"
Rob Grant, Renewable Technologies Manager, from Thomas Vale Construction commented: “Thomas Vale are committed to looking to the future and a key part of this is providing Renewable Technologies. Our company is very proud to be able to provide a quality service for our clients and enable them to addressenvironmental/sustainable issues that are so important. Solar panels can make a big difference to energy efficiency and really are the way forward not only for this project but many others we have in progress.”
Thomas Vale Construction have recently started several new build projects worth a combined value of £3.6 million which will also feature environmentally friendly technologies and techniques. One of the projects at Pound Lane in Clifton Upon Theme for West Mercia Housing, will provide 14 affordable homes installed with Rainwater Harvesting Systems (also known as rainwater recycling) with the ambition to help enhance the properties by reducing overall water supply costs, whilst satisfying the water requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes. These properties will also feature Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHP). Designed to take advantage of natural heat within the ground, GSHP can provide hot water and heating for homes, schools and businesses for a fraction of the cost. The houses will benefit from a comfortable heat all year round whilst reducing the impact on the environment. Jason MacGilp, Executive Director, Development & Regeneration, said: “It is important that we provide homes that are affordable to run and have reduced environmental impact. We look forward to welcoming residents into the new homes at Clifton Upon Teme and are pleased to have a long-term partnership with a company that shares our ethos.”
A further 15 new flats on the Martley Road in Stourport-on-Severn for Community Housing are due to be installed with NIBE energy systems. Its purpose is to control temperature and dampness, whilst ensuring that the quality of the inside air is totally hygienic. When energy-saving measures were introduced in the early 1970s, considerable efforts were made to improve the insulation used in the construction industry. This led to a reduction in the air exchange rate inside buildings. By using the NIBE air heat pumps, they help maintain the right balance of filtered air in to the houses, whilst decreasing pollution and helping to reduce symptoms for allergy sufferers. Ian Cox, Partnership & Development Director at Thomas Vale Construction explained: "we are delighted to be building energy efficient new homes which benefit the planet, as well as the occupants’ weekly fuel bills!"
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