News archive for May, 2024
Deconstruction over Demolition? – Questions You Should Consider
Posted on May 2nd 2024
Projects which pursue deconstruction activities over demolition need to carefully consider the practicalities of how materials and products can be reused. Not doing so can result in a failure to achieve targets, deliver on commitments made, or in extreme cases not obtain planning consent. If the built environment is to fully embrace the circular economy, deconstruction must become as prevalent …
Kidbrooke Village Phase 5 Building C – Planning Success
Posted on May 2nd 2024
Kidbrooke Village Phase 5 Building C has successfully secured planning approval for a material amendment under section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990. The development forms part of a wider Kidbrooke Village regeneration project carried out by Berkeley Homes East Thames (BHET) adding 341 dwellings (mixed-tenure) to the area. We have assisted BHET with attaining consent for …
Condensation Analysis: Don’t Leave It Too Late!
Posted on May 2nd 2024
Condensation warranty conditions can pose a costly challenge if addressed too late in the design process. As condensation is a complex topic, the requirements range from providing detailed thermal models of window interfaces to check cold spots, to a simpler analysis of wall build-ups to check internal moisture build-up. In this context, it is essential that developers consider any warranty …
Energy Ombudsman set to resolve Heat Network customer complaints
Posted on May 2nd 2024
Heat Networks must register with the Energy Ombudsman (EO) who is mandated to run the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) scheme dealing with customer complaints. This registration is expected to be automatic from 2025 when Heat Network regulations come into effect. Until then, there are two ways to get onto the scheme. Firstly, following a customer complaint relating to pass-through of …