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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 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 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 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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Why You Need An EPC For Your Non-DwellingYou need an Energy Performance Certificate to legally rent or sell most commercial or industrial properties. An EPC is important because it tells potential buyers or tenants the cost of running a building. Furthermore, it also shows where energy efficiency improvements could be made. The EU introduced EPCs
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