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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