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It can be hard to choose the best material for the insulation in your building. Even more care must be taken when considering the environmental impact and sustainability of these materials, as the commonly used plastics and fibreglass insulation are often unsustainable and take a lot of

A Guide to Part F Building Regulations and Energy Efficiency When planning the design of your structure, whether for domestic or commercial use, one factor you may not give much thought to is its ventilation system. However, to ensure your building has adequate ventilation is vital to

Energy Innovation Award Nominations Now Open   We are excited to have launched the last Cook Brown Award of 2022: Energy Innovation Award. The aim of this award is to recognise and reward a project and team that have demonstrated innovative practices and design skills that incorporates

Carlos Melgar joins Oakwrights for Podcast Episode   Our Head of Energy and Sustainability, Carlos Melgar joined Oakwrights Tim Crump to discuss the recently implemented Building Regulations Updates and how these might affect a self-build project both visually and practically now and into the future. Carlos and

Energy and Sustainability Consultancy to create Net Zero New Build Dwellings   Newport City Homes invited us to consult on the energy and sustainability of their St Johns Court development.  From early design team meetings, we decided we would aim for Net Zero Carbon Emissions on the

3D Condensation Risk Analysis for new modular hospital ward   We were appointed to assess risk of condensation associated with the steel column junctions which are embedded within the corridor walls of a new modular hospital ward accommodation block. To reduce client costs we offered their building

In an age where consumers are growing more environmentally-conscious, it is becoming more common for organisations to make pledges about sustainability initiatives and reducing their carbon footprint. In a bid to help consumers better understand some of the terminology used in companies marketing efforts, and to guide

Working alongside our sister company Cook Brown Building Control; a registered Approved Inspector, we were appointed by Wedgewood Buildings Ltd to conduct an on-construction SAP Assessment & Energy Performance Certificate for a cabin style holiday retreat property, in South Devon. The retreat has been designed as a

We are excited to announce our involvement in the early stages of an exciting new project in the beautiful North Devon countryside. We have been appointed by new Client Peregrine Mears Architects to assist with the energy strategy design and formulate an energy statement to be submitted

Penk Valley Academy Trust have appointed us to provide Display Energy Certificates for eight buildings across six sites in South-Staffordshire. Upon appointment, our Energy Team were provided with detailed site plans and floor plans, which were needed to confirm the GIA floor areas within each school building.