News archive for May, 2023
Project Success for Brunswick Hill
Posted on May 31st 2023
Hodkinsons were appointed to undertake a BREEAM Assessment for the recent refurbishment of an Edwardian villa building into 9 apartments. Brunswick Hill House is a bespoke development located in central Reading. We worked with EB Solutions to create a ‘Very Good’ rated BREEAM strategy that promoted a low cost and sustainable refurbishment. The apartments all performed well in terms of …
3D Psi values Mandated by BR497 for High-rise Construction
Posted on May 31st 2023
3D psi value modelling must be used for compliant thermal assessment of junctions in reinforced concrete (RC) / steel frame system (SFS) construction. Part L 2021’s stricter fabric and energy targets alongside photographic evidence has placed even greater emphasis on the accuracy of psi values and thermal bridging calculations. BR497, Conventions for calculating linear thermal transmittance and temperature factors, is …
Part O Approach Approved by Building Control
Posted on May 31st 2023
Developers have recently been contending with ambiguous wording in Building Regulations Part O to find compliant overheating mitigation strategies. Hodkinson Consultancy now have set a precedent in achieving Building Control sign-off across multiple projects. Developing a Part O compliant strategy involves selecting sample units for modelling and agreeing acceptable security measures for easily accessible units. Ways in which we have …