Parker Wilson Sustain were engaged in early Part L Compliance consultation with the Client and Architect for a new office building at Perstorp UK’s Warrington site. The Client had aspirations for a naturally ventilated office space providing comfort conditions for forty employees, plus meeting rooms, hot offices and a project space. Read more
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ESOS is the Government’s new Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme. The latest scheme guidance was issued on 15th July, which and answers some of the questions people have been asking regarding how the scheme will operate. General notes on the scheme: The scheme will be administered via the Environment Agency. They will be setting up an onlineRead more
Those hoping for details of the forthcoming 2013 Building Regulations will be disappointed to hear that it will now be April 2014 before the changes are rolled out. The explanation from DECC appears to be that it is ‘better to be late and get it right first time’. However, the regulations are a departure fromRead more
At the start of this year the Government released details of their 2013 amendments to the Building Regulations Approved Documents. Many, like the Property & Construction Committee and The Green Economy Group, had been anticipating similar information to that seen for the 2010 update. This included details of revised fabric requirements, fixed services efficiencies andRead more
The New Year saw an update to the legislation covering energy performance certificates (EPCs) and displayed energy certificates (DECs). Proposals were revealed in December and implemented in January, giving little time for building owners and managers to get up to speed. These requirements are now in place, so if you haven’t acted you might already beRead more
RICS has responded to the Government’s ‘Low Carbon Construction Plan’ with an information paper on emboddied carbon in building construction and operation. The paper presents a calculation methodology aiming to calculate the carbon emitted through the construction, occupation and end of the life of a building. Read more on the RICS website here.