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Technical Guide Apr 22, 2025

Managing Excessive Glazing to Meet Part O Regulations

Overheating Assessment in UK Building Design: Managing Excessive Glazing to Meet Part O Regulations In recent years, overheating in buildings has become…

Industry Insight Apr 19, 2025

The Benefits of Completing SAP Calculations at Design Stage

For developers and architects in the UK, the importance of SAP calculations cannot be overstated. SAP calculations (Standard Assessment Procedure) play a…

Industry Insight Apr 18, 2025

Key Points to Consider for SAP Calculations

When dealing with new-build homes or significant property renovations in the UK, SAP calculations are a vital part of the process. They…

Industry Insight Apr 13, 2025

What are Building Regulations Part O and Why are They Important?

Introduction: The Need for Building Regulations Part O Building Regulations Part O was introduced in June 2021 to tackle the growing problem…

Technical Guide Apr 8, 2025

Understanding PSI Values

In energy-efficient building design, reducing heat loss is a crucial consideration. While insulation and air tightness play a significant role, another factor…

Technical Guide Apr 7, 2025

Minimising the Risk of Interstitial Condensation: Ensuring Healthy and Durable Walls

As construction techniques and building materials continue to evolve, ensuring the longevity and performance of our structures becomes increasingly important. One challenge…

Technical Guide Apr 6, 2025

What is Part O of Building Regulations?

Part O? Overheating Assessment? Dynamic simulation modeling? all very familiar words for a building physics and sustainability consultant, however since the new…

Industry Insight Apr 5, 2025

BREEAM ENE04 – Low Carbon Design Explained

A look into the ENE04 credit within BREEAM New Construction 2018 This article will look further into the BREEAM ENE04 credit, the…

Technical Guide Apr 13, 2024

How to pass SAP Calculations

Standard Assessment Procedure calculations are a requirement for every new build dwelling in the UK. This article will go through the procedures…

Industry Insight Apr 13, 2024

What are the different BREEAM Ratings?

When it comes to the overall performance and rating to BREEAM for a new construction project, a number of different factors are…

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