News archive for June, 2022
UK Wide Mandate for Heat Networks Arriving Shortly?
Posted on June 30th 2022
The Government has responded to the heat network zoning consultation and confirmed it will push for a UK wide requirement for heat network connections. The consultation highlights that a methodology will be developed to identify heat network zones across the UK. Zoning is expected to help expand the heat network sector by encouraging continuing investment, and forms part of the …
Part O: Are you Prepared?
Posted on June 29th 2022
Building Regulations Part O, for Overheating, applies to all residential buildings and came into effect in England on 15th June 2022. Its reach is extensive covering dwellings, care homes, student accommodation and halls of residence, boarding schools and residential colleges. Part O’s stated aim is to protect the health and welfare of occupants by reducing the occurrence of high indoor …
GLA Delays use of New Energy Statement Guidance Until 01/08/2022
Posted on June 29th 2022
The GLA have delayed use of their new energy strategy guidance requirements until 31st July 2022. The information we provided last month remains correct except the go-live-date, which has been pushed back until the new software is available, on the 31st July 2022. The GLA have however added additional requirements and benchmarks. The following summarises the changes: The new requests …
Project Success at Westbury Estate
Posted on June 28th 2022
We were appointed as Energy, Sustainability and BREEAM consultants by St James Group for the mixed use development at Westbury Estate, which has now been successfully completed. Located in Lambeth, this scheme is the first phase of the rebuilding of part of the Westbury estate, which will provide 334 new homes. We worked closely with the design team throughout planning, …