AC energy assessment – YMCA, Derbyshire
Syntegra Consulting appointed to undertake the AC energy inspection assessment in accordance with the EPBD directive from the EU. The premises is 14 months old with 2No. external splits, 1No. Mr Slim and 4No. Lossnay Heat recovery units.
Surface water run-off consultancy – 4No. development sites, London
Syntegra Consulting appointed to undertake Hydrology reports for the SUR 1 & 2 categories of the code for sustainable homes assessment (including flood risk assessments) for 4No. development sites in East London and Essex. The combined Number of units of the sites are circa 100units.
Daylighting calculations – 18No. unit development, Sidworth St, Hackney, London, E8
Syntegra Consulting appointed to undertake daylighting calculations and report for the purpose of code for sustainable homes assessment HEA 1 category for 18No. units for a mixed use development in Hackney, London.
Energy strategy report – 9 unit development, North Street, Barking, Essex, IG11 8JD
Syntegra Consulting appointed energy consultants for a 9No. unit development in Barking. The commission involves the following: 9No. SAP assessments, PEAs, Building regs part L compliance reports, an energy strategy report justifying the LZC strategy to achieve 10% of energy via renewables and outline M&E design consultancy for the provision of Air Source Heat Pump […]
Code for Sustainable Homes – Hazeldene, Deptford Lane, Greywell, Hampshire
Syntegra Consulting appointed energy consultants for a Code level 3 target development of 1No. single detached 5 bedroom dwelling in Hampshire. Specialist consultancy also to be undertaken by Syntegra Consulting include, SWMP consultancy, Home User guide production, SAP calculations, Building Regs Part L compliance checks, EPC, day-lighting calculations, LZC feasibility report, Hydrology consultancy, Ecology consultancy.
4No x SAP assessment & EPCs – 90 Old Bath Road, Calcot, Reading, RG31 4QL
Syntegra Consulting appointed as SAP assessors to undertake as-built SAP assessments and On-Construction-EPCs for building control sign-off for a 4No. new-build flat development in Calcot, Reading.
AC Inspection – Bromley Court Hotel, Bromley, BR1 4JD
Syntegra Consulting appointed as energy assessors to conduct the Air Conditioning Inspection for Bromley Court Hotel, Bromley, BR1 4JD. The Bromley Court Hotel is located at the borders of South East London and Kent. It has 114 fully air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms, restaurant, conservatory, bars and leisure centre. Syntegra has undertaken a site inspection of the […]
Air Conditioning Energy Inspection – 21 & 22 Ganton Street, London, W1F
Syntegra Consulting appointed to undertake the Air Conditioning Inspections (ACI) for the commercial properties at 21-22 Ganton St, London, W1F. Together with the site inspection Syntegra is providing a recommendations report with improvements on the energy efficiency of the Merk’s house air-conditioning systems. The recommended improvements aim to reduce the building’s electricity consumption, CO2 emissions […]
Commercial Unit conversion into 5Unit student accomodation – The Old Vicarage, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5EJ
Syntegra appointed energy consultants to undertake the SAP assessment and Part L building control compliance approval and Energy Performance Certificate for a conversion into a 5Unit student accomodation premises in Ashford.
Residential Flat conversion split into 2 flats – 16 Musgrove Road, London, SE14 5PW
Syntegra Consulting appointed consultants to undertake the SAP assessment, building control Part L compliance report and On-Construction-EPCs of a two storey Victorian flat split into 2No. flats in London, SE14.
Residential glass extension – 23 Rosebury Avenue, New Malden, KT3
Syntegra Consulting appointed to undertake the SAP energy assessment and Part L compliance report for a single storey rear extension on a semi-detached property in New Malden. High performance glazing with U-value of 0.7 is to be installed.
Bringing the UK housing stock up to standard
New leading sustainable construction methods including zero carbon housing and passivhaus are becoming ever more prevalent. – It is all to forget about the UK’s existing building stock, which is accountable for 27% of the UK’s total carbon emissions. The government has set ambitious targets for 2050 to reduce CO2 emissions by 80%. This is […]
Energy Consultants – Mixed Use development Ravenna Road, Putney, London, SW15
Syntegra Consulting appointed energy assessors for a mixed use development in Putney. The development consists of 8 Flats and 1 Commercial unit. Syntegra’s duty is to undertake the SAP assessments, PEAs, Part L compliance checks, SBEM modelling calculations and EPCs.
Energy Strategy report – 9unit Residential development 96 Leather Lane, Holborn, London, EC1N 7TX
Syntegra Consulting appointed energy consultants to undertake the energy strategy report for a 9no unit residential development in Holborn, London. The energy strategy report will form part of the planning application, detailing the overall strategy to achieve 10% renewables target and the code level 3 target design criteria.
The increasing specification of Structured Insulated Panels (SIPS) in the UK
Structured Insulated Panels (SIPS) have been widely adopted in USA and Europe, particularly its organisation in Netherlands where high performance panels have been the preferred method of thermal roofing construction for nearly 40 years. The UK SIP Association www.uksips.org has been operational for just over a year. In this time it has acquired 54 independent […]
SAP calculations and Building Regs compliance report – 116 St Johns Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1V
Syntegra Consulting appointed as energy consultants to provide consultancy for the provision of SAP calculations and building energy part l compliance report for the development at 116 St Johns Street, London, EC1V. An existing interruption to a late Victorian terrace provided the site f to gain planning for infill units and 1 penthouse suite. The […]
Extension energy assessment – 19 Petworth Street, Batersea, London, SW11
Syntegra Consulting appointed as energy consultants to carry out an energy assessment and building regs Part L compliance report for a Victoran semi-detached property. The contractor has stripped out the entire building including all insulation from the roof . A new hot water and heating system is to be installed as well as replacement windows […]
PassivHaus design Vs Code for Sustainable Homes (Q&A)
The raft of energy and building legislation driving the construction industry is causing clients and designer a real headache. For example, what is the difference between PassivHaus design standards and Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) assessment design? – Typically a PassivHaus will acheive a code for sustainable homes rating of code lvel 3 or 4. […]
Low Zero Carbon design Consultants – Code level 6, Eco-house development in Wokingham, Berkshire
Syntegra Consulting appointed energy consultants for a proposed Code level 6 zero carbon development in Wokingham, consisting of 3No. 5Bedroom detached properties. Syntegra Consulting are working in unison with Scandia-Hus, who are an established Timber frame house designer in the UK (for more information please visit www.scandia-hus.co.uk). The appointment of Syntegra Consulting has commenced at […]
Building regulations change – Part L
As we now know it the new Part L building regs requires a 25% reduction in carbon emissions compared with the 2006 version. Obviously this will have a dramatic effect on walls and on cavity walls in particular. For example, Celotex states that you will need 165mm of mineral wool insulation which is a 65% […]
Building Regulations change – Part J
We have heard that some eager housebuilders have rushed to beat the Part J (Combustion appliances) deadline. It allowed them to save millions by registering their intention to start before October 1st. That way they gained an extra year before they have to start work under the old rules regardless of project programme length. It […]
Green construction design & supply chain solution
The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI), a public private partnership is driving the development of green technologies in the UK to meet its 2050 carbon reduction targets. It has started a 2 year project to identify ways in which refurbishment and retrofitting of existing residential properties can be accelerated by industrialising the processes of design, supply […]
Extension building compliance report – Detached property extension, Wonersh, Surrey, GU5 0RY
Syntegra Consulting appointed as energy consultant to undertake the energy assessment and building regs compliance report for an extension to a 5 bedroom detached property in Wonersh, Surrey.
Reviving the housing sector
Grant Shapps has announced in August that action is required as housebuilding was at its lowest level since 1924! Furthermore, a New Homes Bonus scheme will be introduced early in the spending review period. – This is designed to reward local authorities who give consent and support for building new homes. Under the new homes […]
You must be logged in to post a comment.