Monthly Archives: March 2011

SmartLIFE advises the residents of Rackheath

Posted on 18 March 2011 by Louise

SmartLIFE travelled to Rackheath in Broadlands last night to deliver a talk on how to cut your carbon footprint and save money. We took a range of experts with us from Retrofit UK, Worcester Bosch, Structherm and Kershaw’s who spoke … Continue reading →

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Students from Peterborough Regional College complete training

Posted on 15 March 2011 by Louise

Students from Peterborough Regional College returned yesterday to complete their second day of training here at the SmartLIFE centre and spent the day constructing a steel frame house and working with insulated concrete form work (ICF). The course sponsored by … Continue reading →

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Cheque Signing

Posted on 8 March 2011 by Louise

Kier and SmartLIFE attended a cheque signing event yesterday as the first students sponsored by Kier picked up tools! The Managing Director of Kier Eastern ,Graham Howe and SmartLIFE Director, David Arkell met for the first time for the signing … Continue reading →

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First day of training for Peterborough Regional College Students

Posted on 8 March 2011 by Louise

A group of students from Peterborough Regional College spent their first day of training at SmartLIFE yesterday constructing the timber frame and some thin joint block work. This group of students have been sponsored by Kier to undertake 2 days … Continue reading →

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SmartLIFE launches new low carbon skills for work programme

Posted on 4 March 2011 by Kat

FREE training is now available on a range of low carbon, sustainable construction courses in the district of Fenland and the borough of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk. Training is flexible, with a choice of short and longer term packages. If you’re over 18, currently unemployed or claiming disability allowance, the SmartLIFE Low Carbon Skills for Work Programme could be just what you’re looking for! Continue reading →

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SmartLIFE Homes | Expressions of Interest

Posted on 1 March 2011 by Liz

An information event for interested parties is to be held at the SmartLIFE Centre, Cambridge on Monday 21 March 2011 between 16:30-18:00. Register by Friday 18 March. Continue reading →

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