The ECO scheme was launched to support energy efficiency measures in homes homes with low energy performance and of those households considered to be in fuel poverty. The ECO4 scheme was implemented in April last year and is the fourth and final part of the government’s effort to help more households of low income create more energy efficient homes. Going forward, new homes will be protected by Part L Legislation....
Yes, you read that right! But it’s not football; Laker Builders Merchant has been selected as Crawley’s Low Carbon Business Champion! And we couldn’t be happier. West Sussex County, District and Borough Councils wanted to highlight the importance of the business transition to ‘net zero and beyond’ and to help ensure that ‘no business is left behind’ as our economy shifts to low carbon. The Councils, along with some external help from Brighton based, Low Carbon Leaders, reviewed...
Laker Builders Merchant have taken delivery of electric Combilifts, culminating in a now fully electric forklift fleet across all branches after the acquisition of the electric forklifts last year. Steve Robinson, MD, says “We’ve fulfilled our ambition of going fully electric on all our forklifts and I’m pleased to report we’ve reduced our CO2 by over...
It's easy for all builders to GET CERTIFIED and to work with Laker on the valuable Government GREEN HOMES GRANT SCHEME. The Green Homes Grant Scheme sees the government cover at least two-thirds of the cost of certain green upgrades, up to a maximum £5,000. Or 100% funding of up to £10.000 for low income households. Homeowner or residential landlord can use a Green Homes Grant voucher towards the cost of installing energy efficient improvements to their homes...
The range of decking available on the market today is varied and honestly, it’s actually all about you and what you want or need from your decking. Even down to how much time and resources you are...
Fulfilling Green Ambitions | Press Release Laker Builders Merchant is an independent family-run business. Laker take a customer-first approach and are equally passionate about service excellence. In addition, a major aim for the business is to be a merchant that is different; innovative, unafraid of technology and ahead of their time...
The Future Homes Standard will happen in two stages. The full set of standards do not come into effect until 2025, however the Part L uplift obligates all houses, where plans have been submitted after 15 June 2022, to deliver a 31% improvement on current sustainability and energy efficiency standards. That's on top of the Governments 2013’s building regulation changes. The new target also applies on a per-plot basis...
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