Haven Consulting Ltd

Info:  Is a building services consultancy specialising in the provision of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for commercial and domestic buildings, in addition to Display Energy Certificates (DECs) for public buildings, in line with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) to companies and organisations in South, Mid and North Wales, and also South West England.

Hockerton Housing Project

Info:  Is the UK's first earth sheltered, self-sufficient ecological housing development. Project members live a holistic way of life in harmony with the environment, in which all ecological impacts have been considered and accounted for. The residents of the five houses generate their own clean energy, harvest their own water and recycle waste materials causing no pollution or carbon dioxide emissions. The houses are amongst the most energy efficient, purpose built dwellings in Europe.

Highlands Ranch Clean Tech

Info:  Colorado energy city of Highlands Ranch, clean technology, business incubator -- website news and events.

General Facts about an Incubator. [Source: National Business Incubation Association (NBIA)] -- North American incubator client companies and graduate companies have created about half a million jobs since 1980. -- Every 50 jobs created by an incubator client company generate approximately 25 more jobs in the same community. -- In 2001 alone, North American incubators assisted more than 35,000 start-up companies that provided full-time employment for nearly 82,000 workers and generated annual earnings of more than $7 billion. -- Research has shown that for every $1 of estimated public investment provided, the incubator clients and graduates of NBIA-member incubators generate approximately $30 in local tax revenue alone. -- Publicly supported incubators create jobs at a cost of about $1,100 each, whereas other publicly supported job creation mechanisms cost more than $10,000 per job created.

LivingRoofs

Info:  Advice, research and promotion of roof systems for environmental urban regeneration -- an independent resource for the UK.

Low Carbon Trust

Info:  Is a not-for-profit organisation that was formed in 2001 to set up, manage and promote environmental projects. Our main objective is tackling climate change through highlighting the connection between buildings and the carbon emissions their use produces. We do this by running innovative low-carbon construction projects, and training, outreach and education workshops.

Martec Environmental Consultants Ltd

Info:  UK noise and vibration consultants specialising in sound insulation tests, control of noise and vibration in the workplace. We provide expert witness services for noise, vibration, acoustics and noise abatement notices. We also provide support for Building Regulations Compliance for Part E, including BB93 "Acoustic Design of Schools", as well as sound tests under the Ecohomes and Code for Sustainable Development Schemes.

PBBC Consulting Ltd

Info:  Sustainable design consulting and formal assessment for the construction industry.

RenovationExpert

Info:  Was formed to offer a unique reference point on building improvement and renovation advice. Whether you are a property developer or simply renovating your home, we offer you help and advice on all aspects of building renovation. Our concern was that there was no single UK resource for interesting features and practical advice on this subject. Our features and articles are written by experts who have experience or a particular interest in this area.