In April 2007 the Code for Sustainable Homes replaced Ecohomes for the assessment of new housing in England. The Code is an environmental assessment method for new homes based upon BRE’s Ecohomes and contains mandatory performance levels in 7 key areas.
BREEAMOur qualified in house team of BREEAM Assessors help you and your design team completely understand the guidance and mitigate against excessive costs when faced with the design and construction of a BREEAM building.
Commercial EPCsAnyone offering accommodation for sale or let, including sub-letting, now requires an EPC to demonstrate the energy performance of the accommodation. The EPC has to be provided, upon marketing commercial properties for sale or let
SAP Calculations and EPCsWith Governmental and the Public focus on Climate Change, Architects and Developers need to consider the impact that their designs are having on the environment like never before. Part L of the Building Regulations 2010 requires that SAP calculations and air tightness testing is carried out on all new build developments, conversions and certain extension schemes to prove that they are not contributing excessively to carbon emissions. It is a legal requirement that EPCs are provided for all new properties.
Retro Fit SolutionsWe work specifically for Housing Associations and RSL’s in the provision of Retro Fit Consultancy and Management services. We provide impartial advice and benchmarking with relevant retro fit options to improve the energy efficiency of buildings.
(SBEM) and Commercial Air Tightness TestingSBEM (Simplified Building Energy Model) is a calculation method detailed within the UK Part L Building Control Regulations. It is an assessment of the energy performance applicable to new commercial/industrial/retail buildings or for large extensions to existing commercial buildings.
Air Tightness TestingOur technicians are registered with BINDT to conduct air tightness/pressure tests on domestic buildings and we are able to offer total UK coverage.
Sound TestingIn order to meet your requirements under Part E of Building Regulations, you may require sound tests to be carried out on your development.
