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24/02/2016

Willmott Dixon Secures Position On LHC Framework

Willmott Dixon's Energy Services division has secured a place on the LHC Energy Efficiency and Refurbishment Framework for England and Wales.

The four-year programme is used by councils, social landlords and other public sector bodies to procure energy efficiency/general refurbishment works to domestic properties and small commercial buildings.

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The scheme aims to promote the use of sustainable energy in buildings including the adoption of low and zero carbon technologies.

In addition, it targets the use of energy efficiency and carbon reduction measures, as well as contributing to alleviating fuel poverty.

The programme will begin from 01 March 2016.

(LM)

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