Residential

Overheating is now required to be considered for all new residential buildings as part of compliance with Building Regulations Part O Compliance to ensure that the health and wellbeing of residents is not impacted by increased internal temperatures during the summer period. Residential buildings include any buildings where people sleep with the exclusion of hotels, and therefore includes student halls of residence, care facilities, HMO accommodation, and hostels amongst others. 

Our experienced and accredited assessors conduct comprehensive dynamic 3D modelling of your development to assist in developing a fabric and window opening specification which meets these stringent requirements, and will advise on other issue which need to be considered as part of the assessment methodology, including: 

• Security
• Safety
• Noise
• Pollution 

A full written report will be provided outlining the calculations made, the methodology followed, and any mitigation measures incorporated to secure ADO compliance. 

• Ensuring airtight, energy-efficient properties
• Adhering to program timelines
• Delivering comfortable, compliant developments
• Fulfilling updated regulatory requirements Regulations.

Energy Statements are required for all new developments, and in some cases, conversions, or renovations across the London Boroughs. Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) outside of London are increasingly mandating Energy Strategies to support planning applications.

Given that measures outlined in an Energy Statement often become planning conditions, it’s crucial for them to be not only compliant but also in alignment with broader project parameters and objectives.

Our planning and building performance specialists collaborate with design teams to develop Energy Strategies that adhere to local planning policy or fulfil client requirements related to ESG commitments. Regardless of the location, we tailor Energy Strategies to meet the stringent requirements outlined within local policy.

Following the Energy Hierarchy, our approach ensures that you:

• Develop cost-effective, compliant, and viable strategies
• Reduce emissions and achieve the zero-carbon standard where necessary
• Follow a Fabric First Approach
• Balance energy performance with design objectives and budget
• Comply with London Plan and LPA policy requirements
• Demonstrate energy efficiency and emissions reduction
• Ensure a coordinated approach
• Develop high-quality, cost-effective buildings
• Fulfil planning or employer requirements

Photographic Evidence has become a mandatory requirement according to the latest revisions to Approved Document L (AD-L) of the Building Regulations. Unique imagery must now be captured for each property or dwelling under construction, showcasing every stage of the building process.

This regulatory shift aims to narrow the performance gap between design intent and actual construction, fostering accountability throughout the construction and assessment phases. Additionally, it enhances the precision of SAP assessments by ensuring that information aligns with the design specification.

Our Photographic Evidence service is designed to assist developers effortlessly meet this new compliance requirement. 

We enable you to:

• Capture and compile evidence of as-built energy efficiency measures
• Implement an easy storage and reporting mechanism
• Minimise the performance gap
• Comply with updated regulatory requirements

This service is provided by a trusted partner.

An EPC is required for all buildings upon construction to demonstrate the buildings environmental performance. Based on SAP calculations which demonstrate compliance with Building Regulations Part L, emissions are calculated for the regulated energy use of the building based on the implemented building fabric, ventilation and heating (cooling) equipment installed. 

Information is now also required to be provided as part of the Building Regulations England part L Reporting standards which can include photographic evidence of the building during construction. 

Our accredited assessors are can model your building and provide an EPC to allow Building Control sign off and the occupation of your building. 

For domestic buildings throughout the UK, SAP calculations are imperative. These assessments guarantee adherence to Part L of the building regulations (AD-L) in England and Wales and Section 6 of the Technical Handbooks in Scotland.

Our SAP assessors not only assist developers in ensuring compliance but also contribute to enhancing energy performance, reducing costs, and improving feasibility throughout the design process.

Our team of specialists provides expert guidance to:

• Evaluate energy and carbon performance
• Identify opportunities for design improvement
• Comprehend the impact on design decisions and costs
• Fulfil regulatory requirements
• Substantiate environmental credentials

• Assess and minimise heat loss through building fabric junctions
• Generate personalised thermal bridging values
• Enhance overall energy performance
• Explore opportunities for specification value engineering
• Satisfy warranty or Building Control regulatory requirements