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AWA LAUNCHES ENERGY EFFICIENCY VIDEO SERIES
Through a generous grant from the Office of Environment and Heritage New South Wales, the Australian Window Association( AWA) has released three informative videos for the fenestration industry, building industry and consumers nationwide. The videos are based on enhancing the understanding of energy efficiency in fenestration( glazed window and door) products.
VIDEO 1: HIGH LEVEL ENERGY EFFICIENCY
The first video in the series provides information on what is driving the requirement for energy efficiency. It covers the 2015 Paris Agreement, general energy policy, aims for future energy targets and compliance with the National Construction Code and state and territory specific regulations.
VIDEO 2: THE SCIENCE OF ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
This video explains the factors that affect energy requirements and investigates the physics behind window performance U-Values( compared to R-Values), Solar Heat Gain Co-efficient, Low-E coatings, double glazing and triple glazing, effect of location and orientation, shading and more.
VIDEO 3: SELECTING THE RIGHT GLAZING FOR COMFORT
The final video in the series aims to help builders, designers and consumers address the important considerations behind the appropriate selection and use of windows and glass in new buildings, retrofits and renovations. The emphasis is on taking
advantage of the technology currently available to maximise the comfort levels of your building.
Gary Smith, Marketing and Communications Manager, AWA, says, " The funding from the New South Wales Office of Environment and Heritage, through the Environmental Trust, has enabled us to create a series of very informative videos- covering big picture information on where increasing energy efficiency requirements are coming from, the science behind energy efficiency in windows and glazing, and, most importantly, how to make your home more comfortable. The AWA acknowledges their valuable support.”
Visit the AWA’ s YouTube channel to watch the Energy Targets and Windows playlist: www. youtube. com( search‘ Australian Window Association’).
CHANCE HANLON NAMED ILLAWARRA BUSINESS LEADER 2017
The Illawarra Business Chamber held their annual Business Awards at the Win Entertainment Centre on Friday, 20 October, 2017. Hanlon Windows was a finalist in two categories: Excellence in Sustainability and Chance Hanlon for Business Leader.
Hanlon Windows is proud to acknowledge that Chance Hanlon was awarded Illawarra Business Leader for 2017.
Chance has worked for the family company for over 35 years and took over as owner of the company nearly five years ago. The company has seen major growth in profit and manufacturing capacity as well as a low staff turnover, employing around 80 locals.
“ In current times, building and manufacturing are both tough industries and we continue to compete with overseas imports and multinational companies, and still use locally sourced suppliers in our own country. Sourcing and using Australian made resources is a very important part of our business, as is providing local jobs. We are a small family owned business on the South Coast and Illawarra, we are very proud to be recognised on a larger scale,” says Chance.
Chance will be moving on to the state awards and looks forward to attending the New South Wales Business Awards in the coming months.
Hanlon Windows also congratulates the other Shoalhaven winners from the night, including the Flagstaff Group, CareSouth and Sian Ludlow at Stella Studioz.
Hanlon Windows acknowledges the architects, builders and home owners for their contribution to this success and look forward to sharing more successes with them in the future.
“ A special thanks to our fabulous staff, who continue to produce
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quality, energy efficient products for our company, industry and, most importantly, our local community,” says Chance.
01 Chance Hanlon( left) was presented with the 2017 Illawarra Business Leader award by Tom Ellicot( right) from Access Law Group.
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