Air pollution can damage health from pre-birth to old age – report
A new research report shows air pollution can damage health ‘before birth through to old age’. The report was commissioned by the Greater London Authority through Imperial Projects and carried out by researchers from Imperial College London’s Environmental Research Group who analysed the findings of a range of key studies. Their review focused on the “serious and life-limiting risks of […]
Green New Deal unveiled for London
London mayor Sadiq Khan has announced plans to spend £50m on a Green New Deal for London as part of a pledge to make the city carbon neutral by 2030. He said his plans would help improve the capital’s dangerous levels of air pollution “I’m unapologetic at how ambitious my plans are for a Green New […]
Syntegra project scoops National RIBA 2019 award
168 Upper Street, Islington, London A project Syntegra Group worked on in several roles has won a prestigious national award. The conversion scheme at 168 Upper Street, Islington, London, saw the development of three apartments and a shop from a Victorian commercial landmark. The rebuild, overseen by Groupwork, won the RIBA 2019 London Award and […]
Zero carbon – international roadmap agreed
The Mayor of London has pledged to expand standards for zero-carbon new homes to all new buildings from next year as part of an international move to create more sustainable cities. Sadiq Khan is one of 19 city leaders around the world to sign the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Declaration to introduce planning regulations that […]
Lower parking rates for electric vehicle drivers
London’s first ‘environmentally-friendly’ parking tariff is being introduced with discounted rates offered to drivers of electric and hybrid vehicles as an incentive to boost sustainable travel in the capital. The City of London Corporation is launching its scheme on Monday (Aug 20th) for on-street parking within the Square Mile commercial and financial district. Drivers will […]
England’s World Cup success eclipses major built environment announcements
While recent national headlines have, rightly, been dominated by the unexpected (but very welcome) England World Cup journey, a couple of major announcements have gone somewhat under the radar when it comes to energy efficiency in the built environment. First came the news that the Government was launching a £420 million construction sector deal aimed […]
London set to be greenest city in the world
The Mayor of London has unveiled his plans to transform the capital into the ‘greenest’ city in the world by 2050. His ambitious scheme includes targets to improve air quality, increase the use of renewables and halve food waste with the overall aim of becoming carbon neutral. The London Environment Strategy (LES), published after extensive research […]
Wildlife Enhancements in London’s Urban Jungles
By Trish Holden, Ecology Consultant I often get clients and agents questioning the need for ecological enhancements when sites are based in built up urban areas – it’s a common misconception that these urban sprawled ‘concrete jungles’ surely must be dead zones with no value for wildlife. After having many of these questions poised to […]
Electric delivery vans trial to tackle capital’s air pollution
Electric vans with zero exhaust emissions helped deliver an average of 80,000 parcels a week across London during the Christmas period, as part of Mayor Sadiq Khan’s drive to combat rising air pollution in the capital. More than half of London’s air pollution, which breaches legal limits across certain areas, is caused by diesel and old petrol […]
Fast track planning process for schemes offering more affordable housing
Development schemes offering a minimum of 35% affordable housing will be fast tracked through the planning process under plans unveiled by London Mayor, Sadiq Khan to boost levels of affordable homes in the capital. Schemes which don’t meet that threshold will be required to submit ‘detailed viability information’ to the Greater London Authority (GLA) to […]
Time for clear the air talks
Let me clear the air…Syntegra is not a political beast. We have no political affiliations or allegiances. We simply want what’s best for the planet and, as a secondary spin-off, UK businesses. But against that backdrop, there is a lot we need to say to campaign on our mission which is born from political announcements […]
Building Services Design Consultants (Appointment) – 126Unit Mixed-Use development at Ransomes Wharf, Battersea, London
Syntegra consulting successfully appointed in the multiple roles of (1) Sustainability consultants, (2) M&E consultants, (3) BREEAM consultants, (4) Code for Sustainable Homes consultants for the large scale development at Ransomes Wharf, Battersea (126new homes plus commercial units). The scope includes a feasibility study and planning application for this 0.55 hectare riverside site in […]
240 Black Friars Road- London- LEED Assessment Coordination
240 Blackfriars is a major development composed of two distinct components that seeks to define the skyline at a pivotal junction of road, rail and river. Currently on site at the south end of Blackfriars Bridge, the project will provide over 220,000 square feet of high performance office space, animated by ground-level retail units. Part […]
LOCAL COMPANY ON THE WAY TO BUSINESS GLORY
Syntegra Consulting based in Reading, has won a Scoot Headline Award in the national campaign to find Britain’s most successful companies. They competed against more than 400 other nominations in the Awards, and they will be presented with their trophy and certificate at a glittering presentation ceremony in Millbank Tower, London on April 28. As […]
Energy Strategy Report – Nalken House, London
Syntegra Consulting Ltd has been appointed as energy consultants to produce an energy strategy planning report for the proposed scheme at Nalken House, London – to support the scheme design process, to demonstrate compliance with national, regional & local planning policies and the Building Regulations L2A compliance and intent to target an 8% reduction in […]
Design Excellence – Syntegra’s project shortlisted for the Hackney Design Awards 2012
The short list of 19 buildings and public spaces nominated for the 2012 Hackney Design Awards has been unveiled and people are now being invited to vote for their favourite scheme. The schemes have been selected for their innovative design and contribution to the surrounding area. Syntegra Consulting have seen one of its projects 2 […]
Systems Integration:The Enabler to an Intelligent Building
‘An Intelligent Building (IB) provides a sustainable, responsive, effective and supportive environment within which individuals and organisations can achieve their objectives.’ Intelligent Building Group Furthermore, an IB is a dynamic and responsive architecture that provides every occupant with productive, cost effective and environmentally approved conditions through a continuous interaction among its four basic elements and […]
Utilities procurement: Kings Reach Flats, 11 Upper Ground, Southwark, London, SE1 9LP
Syntegra Consulting Ltd were appointed energy consultants to review the existing utility contracts for a large residential development (circa 800 flats) in Southwark, London. The Kings Reach Flats included 5 apartment blocks and under ground car park area. As well as identifying significant reductions in CO2 and energy consumption measures, Syntegra consulting were able to […]
SAP Calcs & extension – 50 Walcot Square, Lambeth, London, SE11 4TZ
Syntegra Consulting Ltd successfully appointed energy assessors for a new extension at Walcot Square, London. Some of the proposed works for the extension include an increase in double layered fibre insulation for the loft space in both the existing 3 storey house and for the new 2 storey addition. The kitchen will have a new […]
London Energy assessment – Kingston Road, Wimbledon Chase, London, SW20
Syntegra Consulting appointed energy assessors to undertake 14 new build residential On-Construction-Energy-Performance-Certificates (OCEPC) for a mixed use development consisting of 14 flats over 1st-4th storey with grd retail units. The 2 penthouse apartments have a dedicated heat pump conditioning system.
Syntegra extend services into PAT testing for domestic & commercial properties
Syntegra expand their services into PAT testing (Portable Appliance Testing). We can currently undertake PAT testing across London & the South-East via our Green Surveyor ® brand. Landlord Legal requirements Anyone who lets a residential accommodation as a business activity is required by law to ensure the equipment they supply as part of the tenancy […]
Commercial (EPC) – Berners St, London, W1T
Syntegra Consulting instructed to carry out commercial energy assessments on the 6 storey office building at 21 Berners St, London, W1T. For more information on our Commercial EPC service visit: https://syntegragroup.com/services-we-offer/commercial-epc/ OR contact us directly to ask a query or obtain a no obligation quote.
What regions will you provide a quote for a Commercial EPC | EPC Certificates for Commercial Properties
With office locations in London, Reading, Brighton, Gloucester we are well placed to undertake immediate commercial epc assessments of any type or size throughout London, the Midlands and Southern UK. The majority of our major blue chip clients have nationwide commercial property portfolio’s – In this scenario of multi-unit EPC commissions we are also able […]
Syntegra awarded Commercial EPC assessment in London SE24
Syntegra Consulting have been instructed to undertake a commercial EPC assessment for a light industrial unit (circa 3,000sqft) in Brixton, London SE24.
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