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Part L: Why the delay?
24 May 2019
It may feel like we’ve written a novel’s worth of articles talking about the new Part L… and we probably have. We’ve been waiting more than three years for the Government to make an announcement…
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In the news: Malthouse and Clark
21 May 2019
Plans unveiled for discounted homes Housing Minister, Kit Malthouse, has unveiled plans to help fund ‘discounted homes’ in parts of the country that need them most. He’s announced £8.5 million will be made available to…
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The framework definition of ‘Net Zero Carbon Buildings’
20 May 2019
We don’t know who deals with the ‘Building Regulations Ideas’ in-tray at Westminster, but they’ve got a lot of bedtime reading to get through. Recently added to the ‘must read’ pile will be the framework…
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Meet the Energist BREEAM team
13 May 2019
Not every development will require a BREEAM assessment. It all depends on your local planning authority and the size and type of your scheme. If your scheme does have planning conditions with a BREEAM stipulation,…
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Meet the Team: Q&A with Helen
08 May 2019
Helen Williams, Client Director Recently promoted to Client Director, Helen is one of our longest-serving team members and has become an invaluable contact for many of our clients. Providing support and technical knowledge within Energist London,…
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Fresh guidance issued on MEES upgrades
15 Apr 2019
The regulation that forces landlords to upgrade some of the UK’s least energy efficient buildings is celebrating its first anniversary this month. The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) bans new rental agreements or sales on privately…
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Meet the Team: Q&A with Aaron
05 Apr 2019
Aaron Perry, Technical Team Leader Aaron is Team Leader of the Energist Technical Team and has shared with us a little about his role and what it’s like to work at Energist. “My role is…
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Completion stage: The services you need at the end of your build
02 Apr 2019
Which services do you need at the end of your build? There is light at the end of the tunnel! You can see the finish line on your current development, and you have potential occupants…
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Gas boilers to be banned in 2025? We don't think so
01 Apr 2019
UPDATE: Please find the recent update to this article here. You may have spotted a story in the news recently claiming gas boilers will be banned in new homes from 2025, which may have lead…
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BREEAM 2018: One year on
24 Mar 2019
One year on from BREEAM 2018: What we know now A year has now passed since the latest revision of BREEAM New Construction was released on 23rd March 2018. In this time both Energist and…
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How do Design Stage requirements differ around the country?
18 Mar 2019
We know how much of a relief it is to get the big thumbs up from the local planning department. But we also know that opens a whole new chapter in the progress of your…
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Meet the Team: Q&A with Connie
18 Mar 2019
Connie Linnane, Regional Team Manager Connie brings together the Regionals sales team of Business Development Managers, who work closely with our Regional clients around the country to ensure we understand their individual requirements and provide all…
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