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 […]

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 […]

Syntegra Consulting Ltd and Mitsubishi Electric successfully co-hosted a free CPD seminar; ‘A Sustainable Approach on New and Existing Homes’ at The Building Centre in Central London on the 8th March 2012

Syntegra Consulting Ltd and Mitsubishi Electric successfully co-hosted a free CPD seminar; ‘New and Existing homes: A Sustainable Approach’ at The Building Centre in Central London on the 8th March 2012. ‘’Our CPD Accredited seminar ‘New and Existing Homes: A S ustainable Approach’ is an invaluable insight for Housing Professionals. The seminar focused on Part […]

ACI Report – Margaret Thatcher Infirmary, Royal Chelsea Hospital, SW3 4SR

Syntegra Consulting has successfully undertaken the Air Conditioning Inspection of the Royal Chelsea Hospital-Margaret Thatcher Infirmary in the Royal Borough of Chelsea and Kensington.  Syntegra undertook the ACI inspection of the Margaret Thatcher Infirmary which is an air conditioned hospital building. The undertaking of an ACI (Air Conditioning Inspection) is a legal requirement according to […]

Energy Procurement Contract EPC

Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) is a performance-based procurement method and financial mechanism whereby the savings made on utility bills by installing more sustainable and energy efficient building systems pay for the cost of the project. There are many benefits to Energy Performance Contracting including; Energy Security – EPC on a national level can make a […]

Green Energy Consultants

Green energy also referred to as renewable or sustainable energy are energy provisions that have no long term impact on the environment and are replenished by nature. They meet the energy requirements of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.  Unlike the use of fossil fuels which cannot be […]

Sustainable Property Assessments

Reducing the carbon footprint is now a major strategy in government and any commercial and residential developments must now adhere to current sustainable energy legislation’s.  Many more regulations are being planned over the forthcoming years with the objective being that by 2020 all new buildings will be zero carbon and carbon emissions reduced by 34%. […]

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 AND ENVIRONMENT REMAINS AT THE TOP OF THE BUSINESS AGENDA

Renewable energy is a massive opportunity for all businesses right now. Why? Well for one, it can help organisations to cut energy costs at a time when cost cutting is most definitely high on the agenda. But equally importantly, it offers a chance for companies to demonstrate their commitment to the environment – the kind […]

How far is your HIP service coverage from your office in Reading?

We have an office base in Reading where a number of our energy assessors / home inspectors operate from. Due to several regional contracts and via our Green Surveyor ® brand we are able to undertake and fit in a single private domestic EPC throughout the UK. We have a number of regional contracts for […]

Energy assessors required

Syntegra Consulting are actively seeking qualified energy assessors predominantly in the Berkshire, Wiltshire, London, Middlesex, Surrey, Oxfordshire and Buckinghampshire regions. Other regions will be considered upon application. The roles will incorporate other service offerings strategically aligned to our business.

Paramount Development – Swindon, SN1

Under an ongoing contractual relationship with a number of leading National and local property agents based in Swindon, Syntegra Consulting continue to provide energy assessments on the Mixed-Use regeneration development called – The Paramount. Paramount is an art deco style conversion of a former building into around 200 apartments and leisure facility in Swindon Town […]

Do I need a Commercial EPC if the building is not heated ?

We get asked this question frequently. The commercial EPC law stipulates that if a commercial property has a heating systems or cooling system in place it will require a commercial EPC. It will also require an EPC if the property has mechanical ventilation e.g extract fan(s). i.e If the building uses energy to condition the […]

Has the property market now turned?

We beleive the property market is now picking up in terms of an increased number of properties being put onto the market for let/sale (thus requiring an EPC or HIP). Properties are now begining to move with more realistic house prices. Although our domestic energy assessors & commercial energy assessors are still surveying quite a […]

What are the exemptions for a commercial EPC?

Under current commercial EPC law, an EPC is not required on the following exempt premises: On lease renewals or extensions that were in place prior to 1st October 2008 Places of worship Stand alone buildings less than 50 square meters Properties with consent to be demolished within a 2 year period For more information on […]

Who is responsible for checking whether a commercial EPC is present?

Professional property agents will usually ask whether a commercial EPC is provided before they market a property. The purchasers/prospective leaseholders solicitor will also certainly ask to see the commercial EPC before contracts can be exchanged. The official responsibility for the checking of the presence of a commercial EPC lies with Trading Standards who police and […]

Urban Splash – Lister Mills Development, Bradford

Syntegra Consulting Ltd were successfully appointed to carry out the energy assessments for one of the UK‘s leading regeneration developers at their Lister Mills development (600 unit scheme) in Bradford, BD9 (GDV circa £100-million):

What is the EPC legislation for a domestic property ?

1) From the 1st October 2008, all domestic landlords offering property for rent will be required to provide prospective tenants with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) prior to marketing the property. Where the tenant is in place before the 1st of October and remains in residence, no EPC will be needed. If the rental agreement […]

What is displayed on the EPC ?

An EPC tells you how energy efficient your property is on a scale of A-G, with A being the most efficient. The certificate also tells you, on a scale of A-G, about the impact of the home has on the environment. Better-rated properties should have less impact through carbon-dioxide emissions. The EPC will make recommendations […]