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Changes for Northern Ireland economic operators
Changes which businesses making construction products available on the market in Northern Ireland need to be aware of.
Accepted markings on construction products for different markets
A breakdown for your business of the accepted markings on construction products for different markets.
Installing an efficient heating system - Marine Hotel (video)
Claire Hunter of Marine Hotel in Ballycastle explains how they installed an efficient LPG gas zoned heating system.
How to use heating and hot water systems efficiently
How you can use heating and hot water systems in your business more efficiently, to save money and help the environment.
Construction Products Regulation in Northern Ireland
Practical information for placing construction products on the Northern Ireland market and unfettered access provisions.
Demonstrating management's commitment to environmental change
Ensure everyone knows that finance, time and staff resources are committed and are good, long-term investments.
Why making environmental improvements is good for business
Environmental improvements can improve your business image to attract and retain good staff and generate good publicity.
Benefits of improving heating system efficiency
Efficient heating systems can save you money, improve your business' image and prepare you for future regulation.
Installing efficient heating and hot water equipment
Types of energy-efficient heating and hot water equipment and how to choose the best system for your building.
Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems
Information about HVAC systems, running and maintenance costs, and how using zone controls can improve efficiency.
How to use heating equipment efficiently
Tips on getting the most out of your heating system to cut energy costs and improve overall heating system efficiency.
Energy assessments for heating and hot water systems
Energy assessments allow you to make informed decisions on heating system upgrades and efficiency improvements.
How to maintain heating systems effectively
What a professional should check when maintaining heating and hot water systems and regular checks you can carry out.
Making the case for environmental improvements
How to gain support for, and raise awareness about, new environmental measures within your business.
Motivating staff to make environmental improvements
How to gauge company-wide interest, appoint environmental champions, delegate responsibilities and encourage initiative.
Environmental teams and champions
Advice on choosing the right person or team to co-ordinate and facilitate your business culture change.
Make the financial case for environmental improvements
Carrying out investment appraisals can help to convince management about the viability of environmental improvements.
Ongoing environmental improvement
Plan and collect feedback, set targets, monitor success, change, adapt and re-evaluate to keep on track.
Maintain communication about environmental improvements
Keep sharing ideas, train staff, take time out, be honest if things go wrong, encourage and incentivise.
Changing your organisation's environmental culture
Create a new working culture with shared vision, good teamwork and improved environmental awareness.