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Overview Of Management Asbestos Survey A management asbestos survey is the standard surveying procedure for any building built or refurbished prior to 2000. You can request a survey for any building of any size or purpose if a regular user suspects it may contain Asbestos Containing Material (ACM). If disturbed, asbestos is a serious health hazard.

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Management Asbestos Survey

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Overview Of The Home Quality MarkBut what is the Home Quality Mark, and how is it different from other sustainability codes? Essentially, the Home Quality Mark is an environmental and occupant well-being assessment method for new homes. Developed by the the Building Research Establishment (BRE), the HQM is a voluntary replacement for The Code for

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What Is The Home Quality Mark?

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What You Need To Know About The London PlanSo – what is The London Plan, and is it different from other planning regulations? In summary, the Plan is Greater London’s sustainability strategy. It is a comprehensive document which covers all aspects of planning, building and the environmental impact of developments. The three point strategy of

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What Is The London Plan?

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What You Need To Know About Sustainability StatementsSo – what is a Sustainability Statement? How are they different to Energy Statements and SAP Calculations? Essentially, a Sustainability Statement is a comprehensive document that covers all aspects of the environmental impact of a planned development. While Energy Statements, SAP and SBEM Calculations are only concerned with

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What Is A Sustainability Statement?

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What Is An Energy Statement And Why Do You Need One?So – what is an Energy Statement? Essentially it’s a detailed report about how a planned development will meet the energy efficiency standards set by local planning authorities. For instance, if your local authority is covered by The London Plan, they will usually ask you

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What Is An Energy Statement?