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% […]
Commercial Energy Performance Certificate – Jamia Ahmaddiyya, 2 South Gardens, London, SW19 2NT
Syntegra Consulting were appointed to undertake an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) assessment for a commercial property of 2327 m2. The building emission rate for property acheived 40.21 kgCO2/m2. Its Energy Performance Asset Rating achieved B, which is well above the grade D rating for a typical building of its type.
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 […]
BCO report helps office sector facing new environmental challenges
With an aim to help understand the measurement of energy efficiency for buildings from a whole-life carbon viewpoint, the BCO has published the Whole-Life Carbon Footprint Measurement And Office report to prepare for tighter environmental legislation on office design. Under the pressure of new legislation shifting the balance from operational emission management to embodied emission […]
Quality certification matters for solar PV users
With the successful introduction of the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) in 2010 total solar PV installations in the UK reached 240,000 by end of January 2012 (DECC, 2012). Around 940 MW has been installed during this period. Since the FIT is connected with a 25-year energy generating life, the quality of the solar PV equipment was […]
NGK Spare plugs ACI, Hemel Hempstead
Syntegra Consulting has successfully undertaken the Air Conditioning Inspection of the NGK headquarters in Hemel Hempstead. Syntegra undertook the ACI inspection of the NGK building which is an air conditioned mixed use office and warehouse building. The undertaking of an ACI (Air Conditioning Inspection) is a legal requirement according to article 9 of the Energy […]
M&E design consultants & energy consultants – 7No. Houses, Thirlmere Gardens, Northwood, HA6 2RU
Syntegra Consulting successfully appointed as Code for sustainable homes consultants, SAP assessors, M&E design consultants and renewable design consultants for a 7No. new build house development in Northwood. The development is a series of 3-storey townhouses built code level 4 design standards with Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) technology per house. The scope includes: Mechanical […]
M&E design consultants & energy consultants – 5No. flats, Totteridge Lane, London, N20 8DX
Syntegra Consulting successfully appointed as Code for sustainable homes consultants, SAP assessors, M&E design consultants and renewable design consultants for a 5No. new build flat development in Totterdige, London. The development is a 4storey structure(with underground parking) and built to high specification and code level 3 design standards with Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) technology […]
Energy compliance audits – WH Smith portfolio
Syntegra Consulting appointed as energy consultants to undertake energy compliance audits for WH Smith’s property portfolio nationwide.
BREEAM Assessment & Energy strategy report – New Hotel & Leisure facility, Liddington, Wiltshire, SN4
Syntegra Consulting appointed as energy assessors, BREEAM assessors, M&E design consultants for a a proposed new build Hotel and leisure development in Wiltshire. Scope included but not limited to: 1) Energy/M&E/renewable technology strategy 2) BREEAM pre-assessment -Target rating ‘Excellent’
SWMP consultancy service for CSH
Syntegra has successfully provided a SWMP ( site waste management plan) consultancy service to Frencon construction for a number of projects. Syntegra provided the guidance and valuable advice on preparing a compliant SWMP under the Code for Sustainable Homes requirements. More specifically, guidance was provided to ensure that the credits from Man 3-Construction Site Impacts […]
Energy Audits – Weston Business Centres (Colchester & Stanstead)
Syntegra Consulting has successfully undertaken a 2No. energy audits and commercial Energy Performance Certificates for a 3,000 sqm and 4,000 sqm state of the art office centre in Takely (Stanstead) & Colchester (Essex). Syntegra surveyed the business centres and produced the SBEM models for the generation of the EPCs. Syntegra has a vast portfolio of […]
M&E design consultants – Abbey Wall apartments, Wimbledon, SW19 2LZ
Abbey Wall is a 9No. apartment development scheme in Wimbledon. Syntegra Consulting have been appointed the role as Energy Consultants & M&E consultants. The following specialist activities are under the commission: SAP assessments & PEAs M&E consultancy design and performance specification Part L compliance checks & On construction EPCs,
Energy Consultants – Arrow Electronics (£3.5billion global company)
Syntegra Consulting appointed building services and energy consultants to Arrow Electronics (Recognized as one of the Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies with a turnover of £3.5billion). The commission included the following: Specialist energy auditing, M&E conditioning surveys, FM contract and utility procurement consultancy, metering and BMS consultancy.
Energy Consultants London – 72 Kings Avenue, London, SW4
72 Kings Avene is a 7No. apartment and 2No. House development scheme which falls under Lambeth Council. Syntegra Consulting have been appointed the role as Energy Consultants. The following specialist activities are under the commission: SAP assessments & PEAs, Part L compliance checks & On construction EPCs, Code for Sustainable Homes assessment Surface Water Run-off […]
Energy Strategy report, 2 New build houses, Netley , Southampton, S031 5AE
Syntegra Consulting appointed to undertake the energy strategy report for a planning submission for the development of 2No. new build semi-detached houses in Netley, Southampton.
SAP calcs/Part L compliance report-Residential extension, Little Garth, Charterhouse Drive, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3YE
Syntegra Consulting Ltd successfully appointed energy assessors to undertake SAP and a BRUKL compliance report for an extension to a large detached residential property in Sevenoaks, Kent. Based on the proposed specificationa and our recommendations it was demonstrated that a 17% emissions improvement was achieved against BRUKL 2010 regulations.
Hydrology consultancy (SUR1 & 2), Block of flats, 161 – 163 Carshalton Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4NG
Syntegra Consulting appointed specialist hydrology consultants to address the mandatory surface water design requirements under the code for sustainable homes November 2010 scheme. The development is for a new build top floor consisting of 4 flats onto an existing residential block. The units are built to code level 3 standard.
Hydrology consultancy (SUR1 & 2), new build house 17 Nickleby Close, Greenwich, London, SE28 8LX
Syntegra Consulting appointed specialist hydrology consultants to address the mandatory surface water design requirements under the code for sustainable homes November 2010 scheme. The development is a single new build 3 storey detached house in Greenwich and to built to code level 3 standard.
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