Self-build projects need to be supported

According to a recent report from the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), self-build housing should be encouraged to drive sustainable growth against the issue of scarce resources.  The industry needs to help with the customers who are able to modify their homes to higher levels.  The government also targets to double self-build’s allocation among the […]

Renewable Energy project financing

Syntegra Consulting addresses financing considerations from an early stage, aligning the project with the most opportune financial solution. We bring comprehensive technical, legal, financial and policy knowledge that are indispensable for successful execution of wind power projects under most lucrative arrangements. Since lenders invariably scrutinize projects with attention to detail, knowledge of these key aspects […]

Energy procurement

We are able to undertake the following within our scope: PROCUREMENT AND END TO END MANAGEMENT: NEGOTIATION, QUERY MANAGEMENT, DISPUTE RESOLUTION Identifying the right supplier, contract & tariff type most suited to the clients’ needs. Comprehensive / effective price negotiations with up to 14 of the most competitive suppliers Establishing the optimum time of buying […]

Residential & Commercial – Energy Statements & Low Zero Carbon Feasibility reports

The Energy Statement from Syntegra Consulting will show how the predicted CO2 emissions from your development can be reduced through the on-site generation of renewable energy. It can help you address the planning requisites of an Energy Statement as part of your Commercial Planning Application. We undertake an accurate assessment of site conditions to advise […]

Building regulations Part L

Part L of the Building Regulations, ‘The Conservation of Fuel and Power’, applies increasing pressure on architects, property professionals, developers and building services suppliers. It splits into four parts, affecting the majority of property projects: L1A New dwellings L1B Existing Dwellings L2A New Buildings other than Dwellings L2B Existing Buildings other than dwellings Understanding the […]

Water efficiency Calculations for new dwellings

Part G of England and Wales Building Regulations covers water use and sanitation and all new homes and conversions are now required to meet new water efficiency targets. It was updated in April 2010 to include a new section on water efficiency. In order to comply with this change, all new houses must be shown […]

SAP calculations – Extensions & Convservatories

Highly Glazed commercial or residential extensions require SAP or SBEM Calculations to fulfil Part L1B or L2B Building Regulations. Since 7th April 2006, some conservatories greater then 30m², garden rooms, orangeries, extensions, and other new residential structures that are being added to an existing building, require a SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) calculation. If you’re planning […]

Achieving code level 5 for Sustainable Homes Assessment

Aiming to not only build a high quality, sustainable and energy efficient 21st centre housing, but also be flexible in meeting the potential requirement of tenants in the future, new council housing developments targeted to help regenerate certain area within the city and local communities. Sustainable technologies and specifications, such as solar panels and triple […]

‘Timber-first’ planning policy moot by Hackney council

In order to promote timber construction, Hackney council is planning new policy on it.  Because of the advantages considering embodied emissions, the tallest timber tower has already been boasted by the east London borough. While the importance of sustainable development has been emphasized by government’s National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the embodied energy is not […]

Government prolongs existing home insulation programme in bridging Green Deal gap

The government is planning to extend existing home insulation programmes to bridge the gap between the government’s energy efficiency scheme and insulation installations.  New targets are needed for energy companies under existing domestic insulation agenda.  It is forecasted that in the upcoming Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO), the loft insulation work will decrease […]

Difficulty in reducing the cost of carbon capture by 2040

In order to meet the 2050 CO2 target as well as to allow the fossil fuels to be continually used in industry and electricity generation in the UK, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is playing an important role.  However, the cost of carbon capture technology is only likely to reduce by a maximum of 38% […]

Elmhurst Road House- New Build Residential- Overshadowing and Illuminance report

Syntegra Consulting Ltd was involved in providing a comprehensive and accurate overshadowing and illuminance report for the development at 10&12 Elmhurst Road, Langley, Slough. The report assessed the overshadowing and illuminance to the house No.10 which is influenced by the proposed new build house No.12 The study which undertaken by preparing a three-dimensional computer model […]

Reducing Carbon Emission from Space Heating Using Biomass Boilers

UK has set a target of achieving at least 15% of overall energy from renewable sources by 2020.  Since space heating accounts for approximately 44% of UK’s overall energy demand, biomass boilers as a renewable heating technology will make a great contribution to reduce carbon emissions in the UK. Biomass derived from fresh biological origins […]

Effects of new EPC regulations on Law firms

The new EPC regulations were enforced from 6th April 2012.  These new regulatory changes not only set a duty on property sellers and landlords, but also on persons acting on their behalf, in order to ensure that an EPC is available or have been commissioned before the marketing of the property. If the Law firms […]

New Centre for Carbon Measurement in Teddington

In order to provide reliable climate data for supporting international policies and regulations on carbon trading and low-carbon technology assessment, the new Centre for Carbon Measurement at the National Physical Laboratory is under development in Teddington. The Centre for Carbon Measurement will work on reducing the uncertainty of climate data to improve the public confidence […]

Effective controls as a catalyst for emission reduction in existing buildings

It is estimated that there are approximately 26 million domestic and non-domestic buildings in the UK that accounts for 50% of UK’s overall carbon emissions.  Moreover, new buildings will not be able to make a large contribution to reach the carbon reduction target of 80% by 2050 as they amount to only 1 to 2% […]

A first building achieving the BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating worldwide

The Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre at Roden is the first building for the BREEAM commissioned ‘Outstanding’ category.  Through achieving 100% of the available credit on management, energy and water use, the clientd finally reached a BREEAM score of 94.44%.  Aiming at sustainability from the beginning, the existing Canine Rehoming Centre for the Dogs Trust was […]

CRC amendment proposed to reduce cost for business

According to Edward Davey, the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, the CRC proposal will save business millions of pounds through cutting down on “red tape”.  The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme will not only encourage business to take actions on improving their energy efficiency, but also deliver substantial savings in meeting carbon budgets.  […]

Lewisham Premier Inn Energy Strategy/Statement Report 2011 & BREEAM Pre-Assessment

Syntegra Consulting has successfully completed the Energy Strategy report and BREEAM 2011 New Construction pre-assessment for the planning submission of the Lewisham Premeier Inn hotel. Syntegra utilized it’s expert knowledge in sustainable building design to determine the appropriated energy strategy in order to meet the London Plan and Lewisham borough planning policies on building energy […]