Energy efficiency measures tail off in commercial sector – companies urged to do more
Britain’s commercial building sector looks set to miss the 2030 deadline for all non-domestic rented properties to achieve an EPC rating of B or higher due to current low rates of energy efficiency improvements. Research indicates more than 13,000 such properties in England and Wales remain rated F or G and at current rates, it […]
New plans for EPC measurements
The system for measuring energy efficiency of buildings in the UK is to be revamped, the Government has announced.Plans have been unveiled to include additional factors when grading buildings for Energy Performance Certificates which were first introduced as a way of assessing the energy efficiency of homes in 2007.Proposed changes have been circulated for consultation […]
Property investors heed tenants’ demands for low carbon buildings
Property investors have been driven by tenants to increase their sustainability improvements by 20% in the past year, research has found. Both business and domestic tenants have been demanding lower-carbon buildings. Findings from new research from Handelsbanken, which surveyed 200 property investors across the country showed 92% of those polled said that multiple tenants have […]
New home insulation fund launched
The UK Government has launched a £1bn new home insulation scheme, which it hopes will provide financial support to more than 300,000 properties. The Great British Insulation Scheme will provide grant funding to homes in England, Scotland and Wales with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D or lower. The UK Government is aiming […]
UK businesses wasting £60m in avoidable energy bills
A staggering £60m is being wasted by UK businesses in unnecessary energy bills, according to a new report. Energy thinktank Green Alliance says energy management needs to be improved if the country’s climate targets are to be met. The built environment accounts for 40% of national energy use and around one-third of emissions This month’s […]
Landlords could be letting illegal properties due to ‘inaccurate’ EPC ratings, report finds
Tens of thousands of properties are potentially being let illegally by landlords due to false Energy performance Certificate (EPC) scores affecting around 2.5 million buildings, according to a new report. The report by property technology solutions provider Spec notes that floor space is used as a key component to creating an energy rating, and that […]
MEES: Act now before you lose out, landlords are told
With the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards now in force, commercial property landlords are being urged to make improvements to their portfolios before their EPC certificates are due for renewal. From April 1st, any business properties receiving an F or G rating can no longer be leased when a tenancy agreement expires or a new […]
MEES: a wake-up call to commercial landlords
It’s not often that we use these channels to nag our audience, clients or not, and we hate saying: ‘Told you so,’ when things go wrong. So we took no pleasure reading recent reports that almost 20% of commercial buildings have fallen into a lower EPC rating than when previously assessed. From April 1st, all […]
Landlords face significant bills to implement energy efficiencies
Landlords face the prospect of paying for measures to improve their properties’ energy efficiency under a new government proposal. Minimum standards meaning properties can only be let if they reach a band E or above in the EPC ratings will come into effect in April. Previously landlords had been expected to rely on finance from […]
Brexit Boasts Business As Usual For Building Services
The building services industry should assume that European regulations that currently affect the UK will still be in force immediately after Brexit in 2019, says CIBSE technical director Hywel Davies. ‘Brexit will change nothing immediately – at least in terms of legislation that affects our industry,’ said Davies, who supplied a list of regulations that […]
Business As Usual For Building Services
The building services industry should assume that European regulations that currently affect the UK will still be in force immediately after Britain leaves the European Union (EU) in 2019, says CIBSE technical director Hywel Davies. ‘Leaving the EU will change nothing immediately – at least in terms of legislation that affects our industry,’ said Davies, […]
New EPC rules mean landlords could be barred from letting out properties without urgent energy efficiency improvements
Landlords need to act now to avoid costly penalties and protect their assets as important legal changes are introduced to energy regulations. From April 1st next year (2018), commercial and domestic landlords must have implemented Energy efficiency measures to improve the existing Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) value of their properties in order to obtain new […]
New requirements for Display Energy Certificates
Since the Energy Performance of Buildings regime came into effect in January 2013, the requirements for EPCs (Energy Performance Certificates) and DECs (Display Energy Certificate) have changed; all former regulations relating to EPCs and DECs are no longer in force. On 9 July 2015 another change came into force. Changes had to be made due […]
Syntegra Consulting demonstrate significant client savings(Carbon/Energy/Money) in 2013
How does a client know who to appoint when considering their design team or trusted advisors? There is plentiful research to show that the human brain is not only inclined to be attracted to people who are like ourselves but who are trusted and credible in their own niche. So why consider Syntegra Consulting? For […]
Abbey Chase Nursing Home: M&E Consultancy, Energy Consultancy & CDM Coordination
Syntegra Consulting Ltd has been appointed as Construction Design and Management (CDM) Co-ordinators, M&E and Energy Consultants for Abbey Chase Nursing Home in Chertsey, Surrey. The project involves the extension of the second floor. The Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2007 places duties upon the Client, designers and contractors to prepare documentation for inclusion […]
Southend-on-Sea, Essex – SAP assessment, Part L1B compliance report & EPC
Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been appointed as energy consultants and SAP Assessors for the proposed scheme in Southend-on-Sea in Essex. It involves a conversion of an existing surgery to a residential scheme. Building Regulation Part L1B Compliance is required. Therefore calculations were made in order to show improvements in the CO2 emissions between the converted […]
Richmond Hill, London
Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been appointed as Energy Consultants, SAP & BREEAM Assessors, Hydrology, Ecology and Acoustic Consultants and Daylight Modelling Consultants for the proposed scheme in Richmond Hill, London. It involves refurbishment and reconfiguration of an existing residential building to create five flats including a rear conservatory extension and rear light-well. Before After […]
SBEM Calculations
SBEM (or Simplify Building Energy Model) is a software tool developed by BRE for the Department for Communities and Local Government and provides an analysis of a building’s energy consumption. SBEM is used for non domestic buildings in support of the National Calculation Methodology (NCM), the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and the Green […]
Energy Consultants and BREEAM Assessors – 43 Hammy Lane, Shoreham – by – sea, West Sussex, BN45
Syntegra Consulting Ltd have been successfully appointed as Energy Consultants and BREEAM Assessors to produce an Energy Strategy Report for the development of a warehouse with ancillary offices at 43 Hammy Lane, Shoreham – by – sea, West Sussex, BN45. The design stage included; – BREEAM Hyrdology and flood risk assessment report – BREEAM Ecology […]
DECC release figures for first quarter on Green Deal for energy efficiency improvements
The DECC (Department of Energy and Climate Change) has released first quarter figures on the Green Deal for energy efficiency improvements. The statistics reveal that around 40,000 Green Deal Assessments have been undertaken since the scheme started. 47% of households who had received a Green Deal Advice Report following an assessment said that they were […]
New EPC Regulations could make 17% of UK commercial properties unlettable in 2018
In 5 years, 17% of the UK’s investment real estate may be unable to be rented out under new EPC regulations (Energy Performance Certificates). Provisions in the Energy Act make it mandatory for commercial properties with an EPC lower than E to be brought up to standard before they can be let. EPCs are benchmarked by Building Regulations […]
Building’s Green For Growth – Display Energy Certificates
DECs standing for Display Energy Certificates were thought to assess the energy consumption of a building accompanied by a report which include advice on how to improve the efficiency of the dwelling . It must also be renewed each year by an accredited assessor who will use the software approved by the government. In 2011, the […]
73 Guilford Street – New Build Residential Flats
Syntegra Consulting Ltd has been appointed as energy consultants to provide SAP assessments based on proposed scheme U – values and Energy Performance Certificates for the development at 73 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1DF. The development is a 7No. Flats building located in residential area. Syntegra will offer consultancy advice in relation to Building […]
Perkins Engines – Peterborough
Syntegra Consulting has successfully undertaken the Air Conditioning Inspection of a number of industrial units part of Perkins Engines, in Peterborough. Syntegra undertook the ACI inspection of the two industrial units which are air conditioned buildings. The undertaking of an ACI (Air Conditioning Inspection) is a legal requirement according to article 9 of the Energy […]
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