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04.09.2024 by Luke Walker

Lintel Trust Recycling Programme - Reduce, Reuse and Raise Funds

For every tonne of textiles, Clyde Recycling will donate £200 to Lintel Trust.

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20.08.2024 by Luke Walker

Throwback to the Lintel Trust Golf Day

Back in May 2024 Lintel Trust held their 26th annual golf tournament at Auchterarder Golf Club, welcoming 21 teams of 4 to battle it out for top spot in the aid of the Lintel Trust.

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15.08.2024 by Luke Walker

Bidding on Frameworks

With several frameworks being launched for tender in the near future and off the back of our most recent supplier session on unlocking framework opportunities it is even more vital that suppliers understand the process of bidding for our frameworks.

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26.07.2024 by John McCollum

Get to know: Luke Walker

After three weeks in his new role, we caught up with new SPA recruit, Luke Walker, to see how he was getting on and to get to know a bit more about him.

Let’s see how the Livingston local found his way to SPA!

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17.06.2024 by Nick Beard, LHC's Technical Manager

Using frameworks to drive renewables

To meet the UK’s net zero ambitions we need a sustained retrofit programme to reduce energy consumption, improve thermal performance and decrease the carbon impact of our buildings. Renewable technologies will play a critical role in addressing this challenge – but it can sometimes be difficult for clients when comparing and procuring different solutions.

That’s where frameworks help.

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05.06.2024 by Nick Beard, LHC's Technical Manager

A deep dive into PAS 2030 and 2035

In the realm of energy efficiency and building standards in the UK, PAS 2030 and PAS 2035 are critical. They provide guidelines and requirements for the installation of energy efficiency measures and the retrofit of buildings.

We take a look into the accreditation and its importance in the retrofit journey. 

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30.05.2024 by Nick Beard, LHC's Technical Manager

SPA’s new framework meets the complex needs of the market

Local authorities and housing associations are responsible for 6.3 million public sector buildings, and face increasing pressure to improve their existing stock by retrofit and decarbonisation to both meet the environmental targets, and support tenants through the energy and fuel crisis.

Through extensive pre-tender engagement SPA has designed its latest framework to support these challenges.

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29.02.2024 by Payal Singhal

LHC partners with housing charity HACT to deliver social value

At LHC, our new social value strategy places it as a key element of our vision to improve lives and places through quality procurement solutions. Being the not-for-profit providers of high-quality procurement solutions, the strategy will complement our solution delivery to all public sector organisations by enhancing added value and supporting them to maximise public benefit from their procurement activity. To put this social awareness into practice, address societal challenges, and deliver sustainable, impactful change, we are collaborating with HACT – a leading charity in the social housing sector.

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06.02.2024 by John McCollum

Get to know: Ross Barty

Just one month in and Ross Barty is already hitting the ground running as our new Regional Business Manager. We caught up with him to have a chat and find out how it’s going and to learn a bit more about him and his role. Let's dive into his journey and explore what lies ahead for him and SPA!

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06.02.2024 by Clive Feeney, Group Managing Director at LHC Procurement Group

A healthy retrofit market remains ready to deliver a net zero future

The push for net zero remains essential as we look to improve building stock, reduce operating costs, and deliver positive outcomes for occupants. Supply chain collaboration remains essential – in this time of innovation and change, sharing data, best practice and ideas will be important as we look to transform the sector.  

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