News archive for October, 2024
The Benefits of Pursuing BREEAM Infrastructure Certification
Posted on October 30th 2024
Infrastructure projects have a significant role in mitigating environmental impacts, maximising the sustainability benefits of such works, and minimising life-cycle costs. The BREEAM Infrastructure certification scheme (formerly known as CEEQUAL) has now been operating for over 20 years and is the world’s leading sustainability certification for infrastructure, civil engineering, landscaping and public realm projects. It follows a similar assessment process …
Potential Heat Network Zones Mapped Out
Posted on October 30th 2024
Plans for the delivery of the heat network zoning regulations continue apace, despite the lack of a formal response from the Government to the consultation or a confirmed implementation date. The initial outputs of the Zoning Pilot Program have been published by the Government in the form of zone maps which can be accessed via this link – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-network-zoning-maps. The …
Exhaust Air Heat Pumps: Beware The Differences
Posted on October 30th 2024
Exhaust air heat pumps (EAHPs) differ widely in how they work, how they perform and where they are suitable. Here are some key performance requirements to consider when specifying: Energy usage / EPC ratings: As the efficiency of the products varies significantly, so does the resultant resident energy cost and EPC rating. You should be ensuring that the product achieves …
Planning Success at Lea Bridge Gas Works
Posted on October 30th 2024
St William’s Lea Bridge Gasworks development has been granted planning consent. Providing 643 residential units and 1,338m² of flexible residential facilities and commercial use, the development will regenerate a former brownfield site and create a range of urban connections near the Lea Bridge train station, on the London Borough of Waltham Forest. We have provided a range of services to …