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Our innovative point-of-sale finance solution for home retrofits awarded close to £1.8M government grant
Our innovative point-of-sale finance solution for home retrofits awarded close to £1.8M government grantCompany NewsEnergy Efficiency

Our innovative point-of-sale finance solution for home retrofits awarded close to £1.8M government grant

Our project to develop an innovative point-of-sale finance technology solution for residential retrofit decarbonisation has…
Phase one of £2m retrofit decarbonisation project in Shropshire completes
Phase one of £2m retrofit decarbonisation project in Shropshire completesCompany NewsDESNZSHDF

Phase one of £2m retrofit decarbonisation project in Shropshire completes

In partnership with Shropshire Towns & Rural Housing (STAR Housing), we’ve completed the first phase…
Very welcome funding for the retrofit sector announced
Very welcome funding for the retrofit sector announcedCompany NewsEnergy Efficiency Funding

Very welcome funding for the retrofit sector announced

Commenting on the government's latest announcement of a further £6 billion to cut energy use…
Site visit with project partners commences next phase of Wirral retrofit
Site visit with project partners commences next phase of Wirral retrofitSHDF

Site visit with project partners commences next phase of Wirral retrofit

Having completed the retrofit of 98 homes in collaboration with North West based Magenta Living…
Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund wave 2.2 application window open
Building undergoing retrofit decarbonisation measures.
Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund wave 2.2 application window openSHDF

Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund wave 2.2 application window open

The competition application window for the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) Wave 2.2 is now…
Derek Horrocks awarded place on Climate Champions’ Power List 2023
Derek Horrocks awarded place on Climate Champions’ Power List 2023Company News

Derek Horrocks awarded place on Climate Champions’ Power List 2023

Recognising and celebrating his contributions to climate action across the UK housing and built environment…
Autumn Statement 2023: More focus on homes decarbonisation is needed
Autumn Statement 2023: More focus on homes decarbonisation is neededCompany NewsSHDF

Autumn Statement 2023: More focus on homes decarbonisation is needed

The long-awaited Autumn Statement has been revealed after days and weeks of speculation on its…
Reflecting on the Sustainable Investments Ltd Group Employee Engagement Day 2023
Reflecting on the Sustainable Investments Ltd Group Employee Engagement Day 2023Company News

Reflecting on the Sustainable Investments Ltd Group Employee Engagement Day 2023

An early October day brought us together with our sister companies PermaRock Products and Sustainable…
Our people-first approach earns us two award shortlists
Investors In People Awards 2023
Our people-first approach earns us two award shortlistsCompany News

Our people-first approach earns us two award shortlists

CONTINUING our rapid expansion with a people-first approach, we’re pleased to announce we’ve been shortlisted…
We call on government to release SHDF Wave 3 in the Autumn Statement
We call on government to release SHDF Wave 3 in the Autumn StatementNHDGSHDF

We call on government to release SHDF Wave 3 in the Autumn Statement

The government’s recent steps back on green policies are a cause for concern in successfully…
Delivering decarbonisation with urgency and scale
Delivering decarbonisation with urgency and scaleCompany NewsNHDGSHDF

Delivering decarbonisation with urgency and scale

This week, our chair Derek Horrocks has been representing the National Home Decarbonisation Group at…
Mixed-tenure residential decarbonisation scheme progress commended by West Midlands mayor
West Midlands mayor Andy Street & Cllr Ian Courts
Mixed-tenure residential decarbonisation scheme progress commended by West Midlands mayorCompany NewsSHDF

Mixed-tenure residential decarbonisation scheme progress commended by West Midlands mayor

Mayor of the West Midlands and chair of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), Andy…
Five for five: Framework portfolio bolstered with latest Procure Plus appointment
Five for five: Framework portfolio bolstered with latest Procure Plus appointmentCompany News

Five for five: Framework portfolio bolstered with latest Procure Plus appointment

We are pleased to confirm our reappointment to the Procure Plus Installation and Repair framework,…
Outstanding reviews from residents during complicated SHDF project
Outstanding reviews from residents during complicated SHDF projectCompany NewsDecarbonisationSHDF

Outstanding reviews from residents during complicated SHDF project

Outstanding feedback has been given by residents about our customer care following completion of a…
Employee engagement results prove our sense of unity and togetherness
Employee engagement results prove our sense of unity and togethernessCompany News

Employee engagement results prove our sense of unity and togetherness

A survey completed earlier in the year by our entire team has reaffirmed our confidence…
The first National Home Decarbonisation Group meeting
Selvin Brown, director for net zero buildings at DESNZ and Derek Horrocks, chair of NHDG at NHDG members launch event
The first National Home Decarbonisation Group meetingCompany NewsDESNZNHDG

The first National Home Decarbonisation Group meeting

Last week marked a milestone for the newly formed National Home Decarbonisation Group (NHDG) as…
SBS and Together Housing complete £1m Illingworth project
SBS and Together Housing complete £1m Illingworth projectCompany NewsSHDFSHDF Wave 1

SBS and Together Housing complete £1m Illingworth project

In collaboration with Together Housing, our project in Illingworth, West Yorkshire, has been showcased in…
The scalability and resource of group efforts can unlock retrofit skills and training
The scalability and resource of group efforts can unlock retrofit skills and trainingCompany NewsNHDG

The scalability and resource of group efforts can unlock retrofit skills and training

Our owner and chair, Derek Horrocks, has recently been giving his thoughts to industry leading…
Ongoing decarbonisation works for Liverpool City Region with Magenta Living
Ongoing decarbonisation works for Liverpool City Region with Magenta LivingCompany NewsSHDFSHDF Wave 1SHDF Wave 2

Ongoing decarbonisation works for Liverpool City Region with Magenta Living

We have been working in partnership with the Wirral-based housing association since last year, when…
Innovative finance solution to fund homeowner retrofit energy efficiency measures
Innovative finance solution to fund homeowner retrofit energy efficiency measuresBEISCompany NewsDecarbonisationDESNZEnergy EfficiencyEnergy Efficiency Funding

Innovative finance solution to fund homeowner retrofit energy efficiency measures

We are excited to announce our involvement in a new project aimed at developing an…
SBS joins National Home Decarbonisation Group founding members
Sustainable Building Services becomes a member of the National Home Decarbonisation Group
SBS joins National Home Decarbonisation Group founding membersCompany NewsNHDG

SBS joins National Home Decarbonisation Group founding members

We’re excited to announce that we are a founding member of the National Home Decarbonisation…
Invest in People Silver Accreditation
Invest in People Silver AccreditationCompany News

Invest in People Silver Accreditation

We’ve successfully secured a silver accreditation from Investors in People recognising our commitment to our…
Shaking things up: Facilitating further success through board growth and promotions
Award-Winning Retrofit Decarbonisation Specialist Secures £50m Turnover Under New Board
Shaking things up: Facilitating further success through board growth and promotionsCompany News

Shaking things up: Facilitating further success through board growth and promotions

With an eye to furthering our successes as an organisation and continuing to make a…
SBS reacts to UK government ‘Powering Up Britain’ strategy
SBS reacts to UK government ‘Powering Up Britain’ strategyBEISCompany NewsEnergy Efficiency

SBS reacts to UK government ‘Powering Up Britain’ strategy

The UK government has revealed more details about its home decarbonisation and energy efficiency strategy,…
On site progress with Rykneld Homes
On site progress with Rykneld HomesCompany NewsDecarbonisationPAS2035

On site progress with Rykneld Homes

Recently filmed drone footage showcases our soon-to-be-completed PAS 2035 ‘Airey’ non-traditional decarbonisation project for Rykneld…
International Women’s Day 2023 – Meet resident liaison officer Samantha Smith
International Women’s Day 2023 – Meet resident liaison officer Samantha SmithCommunity SupportCompany News

International Women’s Day 2023 – Meet resident liaison officer Samantha Smith

To mark International Women’s Day this year, we’re shining a spotlight on our staff. The…
SBS named Retrofit Contractor of the Year following a week of award wins
SBS named Retrofit Contractor of the Year following a week of award wins
SBS named Retrofit Contractor of the Year following a week of award winsCompany NewsDecarbonisationPAS2035

SBS named Retrofit Contractor of the Year following a week of award wins

We are incredibly proud to be adding to our trophy cabinet, having been named Retrofit…
Working with The Rugby Football League to give back to communities
Working with The Rugby Football League to give back to communitiesCommunity SupportCompany News

Working with The Rugby Football League to give back to communities

Our resident liaison officer Samantha Smith has been busy working with The Rugby Football League…
Understanding the human benefits of social housing decarbonisation
Understanding the human benefits of social housing decarbonisation
Understanding the human benefits of social housing decarbonisationCompany NewsDecarbonisation

Understanding the human benefits of social housing decarbonisation

Decarbonisation of housing stock is a key step in addressing climate change. However, the wider…
Sponsorship of the Cheshire Schools Football Association
Sponsorship of the Cheshire Schools Football AssociationCommunity SupportCompany News

Sponsorship of the Cheshire Schools Football Association

SBS is proud to be sponsoring the Cheshire Schools FA Inter-school Under 16 Flood Cup…
Incommunities: ‘Lightening the Load’
Incommunities: ‘Lightening the Load’Energy EfficiencyFuel PovertySHDF Wave 1

Incommunities: ‘Lightening the Load’

In recent weeks, we’ve been supporting a number of initiatives designed to help ordinary families…
Plus Dane Housing’s Winter Campaign
Plus Dane Housing’s Winter CampaignFuel Poverty

Plus Dane Housing’s Winter Campaign

In our recent article about Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, we noted the continuing challenges presented by…
Fuel Poverty Awareness Today
Fuel Poverty Awareness TodayEnergy EfficiencyFuel Poverty

Fuel Poverty Awareness Today

Friday 2 December was National Energy Action’s Fuel Poverty Awareness Day. This annual event highlights the…
Sponsoring the INCA Awards
Sponsoring the INCA AwardsINCA Awards

Sponsoring the INCA Awards

We’re pleased to announce that SBS is a sponsor of the Insulated Render and Cladding…
Addressing the NRLA Conference
Addressing the NRLA ConferenceNRLA Conference

Addressing the NRLA Conference

On 15 November, SBS chair Derek Horrocks will be one of the guest speakers at…
Resident Feedback: Derbyshire
Resident Feedback: DerbyshireLAD2

Resident Feedback: Derbyshire

We recently noted that we’d received some very positive feedback from a resident in Stramshall,…
Inside Housing: Client Verdict on GHG-funded Scheme
Inside Housing: Client Verdict on GHG-funded SchemeLAD2PAS2035

Inside Housing: Client Verdict on GHG-funded Scheme

The October 2022 edition of Inside Housing magazine features an article by Rykneld Homes. Titled “On Time…
Resident Feedback: Wychavon
Resident Feedback: WychavonBEISCommunity SupportPAS2035

Resident Feedback: Wychavon

It’s always nice to be appreciated, so we were pleased to see an article published by…
Community Support in Bradford
Community Support in BradfordSHDF Wave 1

Community Support in Bradford

SBS is currently delivering an energy efficiency retrofit scheme in the Wyke district of Bradford…
£1.5bn of Energy Efficiency Funding
£1.5bn of Energy Efficiency FundingBEISEnergy EfficiencyEnergy Efficiency FundingHUGSHDFSHDF Demonstrator

£1.5bn of Energy Efficiency Funding

At the end of September 2022, the UK government announced additional funding for Phase 2…
SHDF Wave 2 Competition – Now Open
SHDF Wave 2 Competition – Now OpenPAS2035SHDF Wave 2

SHDF Wave 2 Competition – Now Open

The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 2.1 competition officially opened to bids on Thursday 30…
New Energy Efficiency Funding
New Energy Efficiency FundingDecarbonisationEnergy EfficiencyEnergy Efficiency Funding

New Energy Efficiency Funding

On 23 September, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng outlined the key measures…
Our New QS Apprentices
Our New QS ApprenticesCompany NewsDecarbonisation

Our New QS Apprentices

The SBS team is getting bigger each month as we deliver increasing numbers of decarbonisation…
SHDF Wave 2 Bid – Advisory Booklet
SHDF Wave 2 Bid – Advisory BookletHUGLAD2PAS2035SHDFSHDF DemonstratorSHDF Wave 2

SHDF Wave 2 Bid – Advisory Booklet

In mid-June, government announced the likely timeline for submissions for funding via Wave 2 of the Social…
SBS Supports Apprenticeship Event
SBS Supports Apprenticeship EventCompany News

SBS Supports Apprenticeship Event

On 5th July, SBS staff will attend a “Spark Apprenticeship Marketplace” event at the University of…
SBS’s New Regional Operations Manager
SBS’s New Regional Operations ManagerECO3HUGLAD2SHDF

SBS’s New Regional Operations Manager

SBS is pleased to announce the appointment of James Phillips, who joined the company in…
SDHF Wave 2 Timeline
SDHF Wave 2 TimelineBEISEnergy EfficiencyHUGPAS2035SHDF Wave 2

SDHF Wave 2 Timeline

On Monday 13 June, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) held an…
NIA Parliamentary Day: a Great Success
NIA Parliamentary Day: a Great SuccessBEISLAD2National Insulation AssociationNIAPAS2035SHDF

NIA Parliamentary Day: a Great Success

The National Insulation Association’s Parliamentary Day, which was recently sponsored by SBS, has been hailed…
SBS Now a FENSA Approved Installer
SBS Now a FENSA Approved InstallerCompany NewsEnergy Efficiency

SBS Now a FENSA Approved Installer

In June 2022, SBS was declared a FENSA-Approved Window and Door Installer. The installation of…
BEIS Views Decarbonisation Project, Reading
BEIS Views Decarbonisation Project, ReadingBEISInsulationPAS2035

BEIS Views Decarbonisation Project, Reading

In a previous article, we reported that representatives from BEIS and TrustMark had visited one of…
BEIS Inspects SHDF Energy Efficiency Project
BEIS Inspects SHDF Energy Efficiency ProjectBEISCommunity SupportPAS2035SHDF

BEIS Inspects SHDF Energy Efficiency Project

On Thursday 28th April 2022, SBS staff welcomed representatives of BEIS, TrustMark and other agencies to…
SBS Appointed Again on EEM Framework
SBS Appointed Again on EEM FrameworkEEMEnergy EfficiencyHUGInsulationLAD2SHDF

SBS Appointed Again on EEM Framework

In March 2022, Efficiency East Midlands (EEM) wrote to confirm that SBS’s submission for the…
SBS Sponsors Prestigious NIA Parliamentary Day
SBS Sponsors Prestigious NIA Parliamentary DayNational Insulation AssociationNIA

SBS Sponsors Prestigious NIA Parliamentary Day

SBS has announced that it will be a co-sponsor of the National Insulation Association’s AGM…
SBS Response to Spring Statement 2022
SBS Response to Spring Statement 2022Company NewsEnergy EfficiencyInsulationNational Insulation Association

SBS Response to Spring Statement 2022

On 23 March 2022, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, released his Spring Statement,…
Work Experience & Employment in Rhyl
Work Experience & Employment in RhylCommunity SupportCompany News

Work Experience & Employment in Rhyl

As part of its ongoing energy efficiency works in Rhyl, SBS has engaged with North…
SBS Sponsors Impact on the Community Awards
SBS Sponsors Impact on the Community AwardsCommunity SupportCompany News

SBS Sponsors Impact on the Community Awards

SBS is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2022 ‘Impact on the Community Awards’,…
Good Progress on SHDF Decarbonisation Demonstrator
Good Progress on SHDF Decarbonisation DemonstratorDecarbonisationLAD2PAS2035SHDFSHDF Demonstrator

Good Progress on SHDF Decarbonisation Demonstrator

SBS teams are reporting good progress on the Wychavon District Council Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund…
Residents Applaud Efficiency Works in Derbyshire
Residents Applaud Efficiency Works in DerbyshireLAD2

Residents Applaud Efficiency Works in Derbyshire

SBS has a long-standing working relationship with Rykneld Homes and, currently, we’re delivering energy efficiency…
Delivering at Scale to New PAS Standards
Delivering at Scale to New PAS StandardsLAD2PAS2035Solid Wall Insulation

Delivering at Scale to New PAS Standards

As previously reported, we are continuing a long-standing relationship with the social housing provider Rykneld…
Masterclass Examines SBS Retrofit Scheme
Masterclass Examines SBS Retrofit SchemeCommunity SupportSHDF DemonstratorSHDF Wave 1SHDF Wave 2

Masterclass Examines SBS Retrofit Scheme

On 9th February 2022, the Social Housing Retrofit Accelerator scheme held an online masterclass to demonstrate the benefits…
Climate Expert Calls for Faster Insulation
Climate Expert Calls for Faster InsulationEnergy Efficiency

Climate Expert Calls for Faster Insulation

On 10th February, the BBC carried an article focusing on comments made by Chris Stark, head…
SHDF Wave 1 Announcements
SHDF Wave 1 AnnouncementsEnergy EfficiencyLAD2PAS2035SHDF Wave 1Solid Wall Insulation

SHDF Wave 1 Announcements

On 7th February, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy announced the names of the 69…
Fusion 21 Decarbonisation Framework
Fusion 21 Decarbonisation FrameworkDecarbonisationEnergy EfficiencyFusion 21PAS2035Solid Wall Insulation

Fusion 21 Decarbonisation Framework

In January 2022, SBS received written confirmation that its bid for Lot 1 of the…
MP Inspects Green Homes Grant LAD Schemes
MP Inspects Green Homes Grant LAD SchemesCompany NewsEnergy EfficiencyLAD2PAS2035

MP Inspects Green Homes Grant LAD Schemes

In late December 2021, Lee Rowley MP, representative of North East Derbyshire, visited a series…
Multi-measure Retrofit for Reading B.C.
Multi-measure Retrofit for Reading B.C.Company NewsEnergy EfficiencyPAS2035

Multi-measure Retrofit for Reading B.C.

In December 2021, SBS began the 2nd phase of an energy efficiency retrofit project (Norcot Estate)…
Repairs and Energy Efficiency Scheme, Denbighshire
Repairs and Energy Efficiency Scheme, DenbighshireCompany NewsEnergy EfficiencyEnergy Efficiency Funding

Repairs and Energy Efficiency Scheme, Denbighshire

In November 2021, Denbighshire County Council wrote to SBS to confirm the award of Lot…
Project Complete – Citizen Housing – Energy Efficiency Scheme
Project Complete – Citizen Housing – Energy Efficiency SchemeCommunity SupportCompany NewsEnergy EfficiencyEnergy Efficiency Funding

Project Complete – Citizen Housing – Energy Efficiency Scheme

SBS has successfully completed an 18-month energy efficiency scheme for Citizen Housing in Coventry. Worth…
SBS Supports Jobs Fair, Denbighshire
SBS Supports Jobs Fair, DenbighshireCompany News

SBS Supports Jobs Fair, Denbighshire

On 22nd November, SBS staff visited Rhyl town hall in North Wales in support of a…
SBS Wins Place on New EN:Procure Framework
SBS Wins Place on New EN:Procure FrameworkCompany NewsEnergy EfficiencyEnergy Efficiency Funding

SBS Wins Place on New EN:Procure Framework

In November 2021, SBS received notification that it had won a place on a new…
Award for Winwood Heights Project
Award for Winwood Heights ProjectCommunity SupportCompany News

Award for Winwood Heights Project

Back in 2019, SBS began a project that entailed installing external wall insulation to two…
The New Heat and Buildings Strategy
The New Heat and Buildings StrategyEnergy EfficiencyHeat and Buildings Strategy

The New Heat and Buildings Strategy

In this article, we consider the implications of the government’s new strategy document and ask…
The Heat and Buildings Strategy
The Heat and Buildings StrategyDecarbonisationEnergy EfficiencyEnergy Efficiency FundingHeat and Buildings StrategyHUGSHDF

The Heat and Buildings Strategy

On 19th October 2021, the UK government announced the launch of its Heat and Buildings Strategy,…
SBS Wins Places on LHC Framework
SBS Wins Places on LHC FrameworkCompany NewsEnergy Efficiency

SBS Wins Places on LHC Framework

In February 2020, the public sector procurement body LHC announced the results of its Whole…
Good Progress on Environmental Works, Wrexham
Good Progress on Environmental Works, WrexhamCompany News

Good Progress on Environmental Works, Wrexham

We recently reported that we had won three new schemes in Wrexham, including a new external…
Expansion Brings More Jobs
Expansion Brings More JobsCompany News

Expansion Brings More Jobs

In recent weeks, SBS has won a swathe of new projects and places on some…
EEM Property Improvement Works Framework
EEM Property Improvement Works FrameworkCompany NewsEEMEnergy Efficiency

EEM Property Improvement Works Framework

In the same week that we learned of our success on the Fusion 21 Energy Efficiency…
Fusion 21 Energy Efficiency Framework 2020
Fusion 21 Energy Efficiency Framework 2020EEMFusion 21

Fusion 21 Energy Efficiency Framework 2020

In February 2020, SBS received confirmation that it had won a place on the latest…
Energy Efficiency “Must be a Higher Priority”
Energy Efficiency “Must be a Higher Priority”DecarbonisationEnergy EfficiencyEnergy Efficiency Funding

Energy Efficiency “Must be a Higher Priority”

On 2nd March 2020, the BBC released figures that showed an alarming shortfall in the UK’s…
SBS Completes Latest Roofing Phase in Tegid
SBS Completes Latest Roofing Phase in TegidCompany News

SBS Completes Latest Roofing Phase in Tegid

In December, we reported that we had begun three new schemes for Wrexham County Borough…
Nottingham’s Progress Towards Carbon Neutrality
Nottingham’s Progress Towards Carbon NeutralityDecarbonisationEnergy Efficiency

Nottingham’s Progress Towards Carbon Neutrality

Nottingham City Homes has recently published a short video, highlighting some of the important steps…
5 Years of Consumer Protection
5 Years of Consumer ProtectionCompany News

5 Years of Consumer Protection

SBS has long recognised the importance of consumer confidence; of ensuring that homeowners know and…
SBS Secures £1m Cheshire Fire Authority Contract
SBS Secures £1m Cheshire Fire Authority ContractFusion 21

SBS Secures £1m Cheshire Fire Authority Contract

At the end of December 2019, Cheshire Fire Authority wrote to SBS to confirm that…
SBS Gains TrustMark Registered Status
SBS Gains TrustMark Registered StatusBEISECO3PAS2035

SBS Gains TrustMark Registered Status

In January 2020, the British Board of Agrément’s audit and inspection team certified that SBS…
SBS Appointed to CHIC Framework
SBS Appointed to CHIC FrameworkEnergy EfficiencyInsulation

SBS Appointed to CHIC Framework

In December 2019, CHIC (Central Housing Investment Consortium) announced that it had appointed SBS as…
SBS Wins Sheltered Accommodation Scheme
SBS Wins Sheltered Accommodation SchemeEnergy Efficiency

SBS Wins Sheltered Accommodation Scheme

On 23rd December 2019, Plus Dane Housing announced its decision to appoint SBS to deliver Lot…
SBS Wins EWI & Render Contract, Coventry
SBS Wins EWI & Render Contract, CoventryEnergy Efficiency

SBS Wins EWI & Render Contract, Coventry

In December 2019, Citizen Housing (formerly West Midlands Housing) confirmed that Sustainable Building Services (SBS) had…
SBS Cited Positively in Industry Report
SBS Cited Positively in Industry ReportUncategorized

SBS Cited Positively in Industry Report

A solid wall insulation scheme delivered by Sustainable Building Services (UK) Ltd has been cited…

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