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Communication and Cooperation are Key - How to Avoid Failing an Air Leakage Test
26 Jan 2018
From planning to completion, great cooperation is the key to quality construction. Air Leakage Testing depends on all trades and the site manager understanding what will be required. The impact of a ‘failed’ Air Leakage…
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Why is Summer Overheating in London Such a Hot Topic?
25 Oct 2017
Nobody wants to live in a draughty home. We have an expectation that new buildings will be well insulated, warm and have low energy bills. It’s all well and good in the winter, when we…
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The Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Planning in London
18 Oct 2017
The London Plan targets have a huge impact on both design and build costs for new developments and need to be addressed before submitting a planning application. Here’s our Top 10 summary of what you…
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Will new fire safety guidance impact your site's energy performance?
01 Sep 2017
In recent months, fire safety has come under the spotlight in our homes. With retrospective testing showing worrying results, especially for high-rise developments, we’ve been receiving lots of queries from clients who are changing their…
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How to get your BREEAM assessment off to the best start
08 May 2017
Our Top Tips to help you get your BREEAM project off to the best start… 1. Involve a BREEAM Assessor as early as possible Getting an assessor involved from pre-planning stage will make the whole…
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Our Same Day EPC Promise or Your Money Back
28 Apr 2017
What is the cost to you when you cannot handover on time? We understand that Building Control sign off can be the most pressured point of a build, with tight and potentially costly deadlines to…
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Top Tips for Acoustic Testing
05 Apr 2016
If you are not building to the Robust Details Standard, Part E requires new houses (with the exception of detached homes) to be tested for acoustic performance. Here’s some tips to help you achieve low…
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Commercial Air Leakage Testing – Top Tips
05 Apr 2016
Part L requires all new commercial buildings over 500sqm be air tested for air permeability as part of achieving Building Control approval; this is for both brand new sites and extensions to existing buildings. 1.…
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05 Apr 2016
Controlling air leakage is a key factor in achieving energy efficiency and in meeting Building Regulations. Ultimately, all surfaces of the external shell (floor, ceiling, walls) must provide an air tight barrier. Here are our…
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How to achieve the best result in your SBEM Calculation
05 Apr 2016
Part L2a of the Building Regulations lays down the requirements for all new build commercial developments when it comes to how efficient they must be. 1. Complete it early Make sure that your SBEM (Simplified…
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How to achieve the best result in your SAP calculation
05 Apr 2016
SAP Calculations are an element of the Part L building regulations for new build residential buildings. It is required to create the energy performance certificate (EPC) that is needed to sell the property. Our team…
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Top Sustainability Tips for Developing In London
05 Apr 2016
The London Plan sets a stringent carbon dioxide emission target: a 35% reduction over the requirements of Part L 2013. This target can influence all aspects of your design so here are our top tips…
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