Improving Build Quality through Post Occupancy Evaluation
Posted on January 13th 2017
We currently monitor buildings for a number of our clients to provide valuable feedback on post-occupancy performance, to ensure that lessons are learnt going forwards and that the most efficient arrangements are used for future projects. This improves the overall performance of buildings, minimises the performance gap, and ensures that buildings operate effectively for their occupants. Post occupancy evaluation (POE) …
Environmental Performance Considerations when Selecting Glazing
Posted on January 13th 2017
Glazing is usually one of the most expensive packages within the construction process. It is therefore essential that all glazing requirements are considered and appropriate glazing specified to secure best value. The main issues to consider with glazing are: Acoustic levels Daylighting Levels Solar Heating Thermal Efficiency Acoustic Glazing To meet acoustic requirements set out in BS8233:2014 acoustic glazing is …
Christmas Quiz 2016 Winner Announced
Posted on December 23rd 2016
We are delighted to announce that the winner of our 2016 Christmas quiz is Alan Chitson of Grainger PLC. Alan generously nominated the Step by Step charity to receive our £500 donation, a charity that work with homeless young people and those facing adversity to help them to achieve their full potential. Thank you to all those who took part and congratulations to everyone else …
Planning Success for Hathaway House
Posted on October 21st 2016
We are delighted to have supported Meadow Residential to achieve planning consent for the redevelopment of the Hathaway House mixed-use scheme.
Construction Noise and Vibration – Section 61 Agreements
Posted on October 21st 2016
The impact of noise and vibration from construction activities can be substantial, with Local Authorities increasingly concerned about the impact on residents.
Considering CDM at the Planning Stage
Posted on October 21st 2016
We are pleased to be carrying out the role of Principal Designer for Bellway Homes (Thames Gateway division) at River Gardens, a 252 unit scheme in Royal Greenwich.
Wind modelling brings Planning Success for Bournemouth University
Posted on September 27th 2016
We are delighted that the planning application for new teaching facilities and student residential accommodation for Bournemouth University has recently been approved by Bournemouth Borough Council
Hodkinson Consultancy presents at International Low Energy Conference
Posted on September 26th 2016
One of our specialists, Olga Tsagkalidou participated in this year’s Passive and Low Energy Architecture conference in Los Angeles, presenting her research paper ‘Environmental Retrofit of the Unexploited Roofscape: Case Studies in Athens and Thessaloniki’, co-authored by A. Stanitsa and Dr. S. Yannas. Her research work was undertaken during her MSc degree at the Architectural Association School of Architecture. The …
Planning Success at Abbey Retail Park South, Barking
Posted on September 6th 2016
We are delighted to have supported be:here (part of Willmott Dixon Residential delivery Private Rented units) to planning success for the redevelopment of the Abbey Retail Park South in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The site is situated within the Barking Town Centre Area Action Plan. The development comprises 597 new residential dwellings (studios, one beds and two beds) and …
Very Low Noise Levels Reduce Quality
Posted on August 19th 2016
It is common practice that Local Authorities set planning conditions to ensure internal noise levels meet appropriate acoustic targets. We have advised on projects where Local Authorities have set very low target noise levels on the basis that they expect this to provide higher quality dwellings and better living conditions. Where we have encountered such situations we liaised with the …