Code level 4 consultants & M&E design consultants – 23No. flats, High Road, Wembley, London, HA

Syntegra Consulting successfully appointed as Code for sustainable homes consultants, SAP assessors, M&E design consultants and renewable design consultants for a 23No. new build flat development in Wembley. The development will be built to code level 4 and will achieve 20% CO2 emissions reduction via renewable technology. The scope includes: Mechanical and Electrical design consultancy […]

M&E design consultants and BREEAM consultant – New Cultural building, 49 Baintree Street, London, E2 0EX

Syntegra Consulting successfully appointed as M&E design consultants and BREEAM assessors for the new Mosque development at 49 Baintree Street, London. The scope includes: Mechanical and Electrical Building services design Above grd and below grd drainage services design Renewable technology design Energy Strategy and feasibility reports BREEAM assessment (BREEAM other) SBEM/BRUKL and Energy Performance Certification […]

BREEAM 2011 New Construction

In July 2011 the BRE launched the new BREEAM 2011 scheme. The launch of the new scheme has caused a bit of confusion among the construction industry professionals. In most cases people ask what the difference between BREEAM 2008 and BREEAM 2011 is. Syntegra Consulting as accredited BREEAM assessors will explain in simple terms the […]

2011 BREEAM Pre-Assessment – Land Adjacent to the Old Manor, Bracknell, RG12

The land adjacent to the Old Manor development is a new 3 storey mixed use property consisting of 1No. A2 retail unit,14No apartments and integral car park. It comprises of ground floor retail unit and residential accommodation on the above floors. The commercial areas of the ground and basement level are fitted out more commonly […]

Energy report and Air Conditioning Inspection – Getty Images, Camden Town, London, NW

Syntegra Consulting has successfully undertaken the Air Conditioning Inspection of Getty Images building in Camden town, London.  Syntegra undertook the ACI inspection of the old Getty Images building which is an air conditioned office building in order to lease it to a new tenant. The ACI report together with the EPC were required as part […]

Energy Statement & Energy Consultancy – 5 Kew Foot Road, Richmond, TW9 2SS

Syntegra Consulting appointed as energy consultants to undertake an energy strategy statement for a planning application for a new build three storey detached property in Richmond. The report demonstrated compliance to the LA UDP requirements to achieve code level 3 and deliver a 20% CO2 reduction via renewable technology.

The Green Deal and the Energy Company Obligation alignment

The main driver for improving the energy efficiency of buildings is the Carbon Emission Reduction Target (CERT), which places a legal obligation on energy companies to reduce CO2 emissions. If energy companies don’t hit their targets, Ofgem has the power to fine them upto 10% of their turnover. The CERT finishes at the end of […]

The future of Display Energy Certificates (DECs) up in the air

DECs had across the board support under Mays Carbon Plan. However, chancellor George Osborne blocked an amendment to the energy bill in September 2011 allowing this to take place. At the green construction board’s inaugural meeting it was agreed that measurement of energy usage in construction and in completed buildings would form one of the […]