News archive for December, 2019
Heat Network Regulations – Time to Re-Notify
Posted on December 17th 2019
Heat networks which were first to notify the OPSS (formally the NMRO) back in 2015 and 2016 are now due to renotify. Under the Heat Network Regulations (2014), all heat suppliers have a duty to notify the OPSS of all operational heat networks. Each notification has a shelf life of four years, with notification templates seeking information relating to billing, …
How to approach the whole life carbon requirements of the New London Plan
Posted on December 17th 2019
The draft New London Plan introduces a Policy (SI7) regarding the reduction of waste and implementation of circular economic principles. This promotes resource efficiency and innovation to keep products and materials at their highest use for as long as possible. The policy seeks to promote circular economy for developments and requires that referable applications provide a Circular Economy Statement to …
Are heat pumps in housing developments a noise nuisance?
Posted on December 17th 2019
A move to an increase in the use of heat pumps following the release of the Future Homes Standard consultation may create acoustic issues that need to be designed out. The compressor and fans within heat pumps cause the main noise and vibration concerns. As air source heat pumps (whether for individual homes or part of a heat network) are …
Berkeley Modular Factory achieves BREEAM Very Good
Posted on December 17th 2019
Berkeley Group’s new Modular Factory achieved a BREEAM Very Good rating this month reflecting the high standard to which Berkeley build even where there are no planning requirements. We were the licensed assessor and the Accredited Professional for the site, enabling us to facilitate the design team’s efforts to successfully schedule activities, set priorities and negotiate the trade-offs required to …