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Case Study Oct 1, 2025

Case Study: Energy Statement for a Low-Energy Residential Development

We prepared the SAP calculations and energy strategy for a new 17-dwelling residential development, achieving a 71% reduction in regulated CO₂ against…

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…

Regulation Apr 5, 2025

New Part L & O Building Regulations Come Into Force

As of Wednesday the 15th of June 2022 the new Approved Documents L (conservation of fuel and power) and O (Overheating), have…

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…

Regulation Apr 13, 2024

SAP Calculations Manchester

SAP calculations are a critical part of modern building compliance in the UK, especially for new residential developments. For house builders, developers…

Industry Insight Apr 1, 2024

Net-Zero Carbon Part 1 – Where to Start – Lighting

The term net-zero carbon is one that has steamrolled into everyone’s lives over the past few years and is becoming increasingly important…

Industry Insight Mar 13, 2024

What is an Energy Statement?

Energy statements are requested as supporting documents for a planning application, they may be set as a condition on the planning application…