Block Podcast Episode 8 - Smart Metering has progressed in the last 45 years!

Podcast No.8 was recorded immediately after No.7 so, we have the same team of experts discussing the general state of the construction industry, some of the latest updates with regard to regulations and, a very interesting chat about Smart Metering and the benefits for homeowners and businesses.

BLOCK PODCAST No.8
We have a wealth of experience and expertise round the table which makes for compelling listening; the participants are as follows:

• Terry Hawksby, Business Development Manager, Ewgeco
• Mike Smith, Sales, Director, Gerer8 Power Ltd
• Stephen Lynas, Land & Development Manager, Hadden Construction
• Ian Clark, Marketing Manager, Ewgeco
• Evelyn Laurie, Principal, Red Marketing
• John Stobbs, Director of Operations, Sap Service UK

Also on the podcast we have Kenneth Martin, Managing Director, Block Architects and Gordon White, Managing Director, fatBuzz Ltd

As with podcast No.7, the discussion was lively with lots of useful information for anyone interested in property from homeowners to construction industry professionals.  Here are some of the topics we discuss in Episode 8:

• Applications and warrants for renewable energy projects and equipment
• EPC requirements - Are the requirements clear?
• What is the background to the latest efficiency regulations?
• And, the background to the renewables policy in the UK and beyond
• Metering - "Smart Metering" is the new buzz word, what is it?
• Ewgeco's metering systems explained
• Can domestic homes realise real benefits from smart metering?
• Can Smart Meters be easily installed in existing homes?
• Is Smart Metering part of the EPC process? 
• The current state of the construction industry
• Are we "really" in a double dip recession?
• Are construction businesses outsourcing rather than recruiting?
• BIM (Building Information Modelling) a topic for the next podcast and an invitation to anyone who would like to take part and talk about BIM

HOUSING INNOVATION SHOWCASE 2012

During the podcast No.7 Terry Hawksby mentioned the Housing Innovation Showcase 2012 - to can find out more about the event and Ewgeco's involvement please click here

There's lots of great chat in this episode and lots of very interesting information for homeowners and people specifically involved in the construction industry, it's well worth a listen.  You can download Episode 8 on iTunes or, you can listen to it here on the blog:

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