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Government announces amendment to Part B Building Regulations
07 Dec 2018
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has confirmed Approved Document Part B (England) will be changed before Christmas 2018 With all the headlines currently focusing on Brexit, you may have missed the announcement…
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The London Plan switches to SAP 10 - will this end CHP dominance in the capital?
21 Nov 2018
The GLA’s changes – coming into force in January – are set to end CHP dominance in the capital. Jon Ponting from the Energist Technical Team explains why. The Greater London Authority (GLA) has surprised…
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The Government's response to Dame Judith Hackitt's review
03 Oct 2018
Update: Hackitt review and Government response The Government has published a response to the recommendations made in Dame Judith Hackitt’s independent review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, following the Grenfell Tower fire. Hackitt’s review,…
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How is the Energy Hierarchy set to change in the new London Plan?
24 Sep 2018
With the London Plan due for its next update towards the start of 2020 and a draft consultation of changes already outlined, how might the new London Plan affect your next development? The current version…
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Introducing the new London Plan
12 Sep 2018
The recent public consultation on the new London Plan revealed the cost of carbon offset payments is set to increase by over 50%, with other significant changes to the London Plan that are likely to…
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What will SAP 10 changes mean for you?
22 Aug 2018
After years of anticipation, we are now one step closer to knowing where the construction industry will need to push to meet the next wave of energy efficiency targets. The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has,…
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Don't miss out on these BREEAM credits
19 Apr 2018
With over 250 BREEAM projects successfully completed, our experience tells us which credits you shouldn’t be missing out on. Offering advice at the right time and guidance throughout your project, we can help you achieve…
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10 Things You Need to Know About BREEAM 2018
26 Mar 2018
It was only a couple of weeks ago that BRE released the full details of BREEAM New Construction 2018. It’s already replaced the previous 2014 version, so if you have a new site that needs…
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09 Mar 2018
BREEAM UK New Construction 2018 Officially Released In amongst the maze of PV panels and shiny heating systems at this year’s Ecobuild exhibition at London’s Excel Centre, the Building Research Establishment (BRE) officially released BREEAM…
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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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