Client Spotlight: Kelly Harman Oxbridge Design and Detailing Services Ltd on Working with UKBC

We're thrilled to feature one of our recent clients, Oxbridge Design and Detailing Services Ltd. Specialising in residential architectural design and structural engineering, Oxbridge has been a valued partner since July 2023. We’re excited to share their insights and experiences in working with UKBC.

Who is Oxbridge Design and Detailing Services Ltd.?

Oxbridge Design and Detailing Services Ltd. provides expert residential architectural design and structural engineering services. Their commitment to excellence in residential design aligns perfectly with our mission to support high-quality, compliant, and sustainable buildings.

The Partnership

Oxbridge joined UKBC this year and immediately made full use of our comprehensive range of services. Here’s what they had to say:

Which services do UKBC provide you with?
We have used UKBC for various services, including SAP calculations, water efficiency, overheating assessments, air pressure testing, energy, and sustainability assessments. We would not hesitate to use UKBC for other services should we require them.

What Oxbridge Values in UKBC

Oxbridge Design and Detailing Services Ltd. emphasises the importance of effective collaboration and clear communication to meet industry standards and client needs. They shared:

What is your favourite thing about working with UKBC?
Their efficiency, professionalism, and fair pricing. It’s also great that you can easily communicate with them by email or telephone whenever required.

Overcoming Challenges Together

Navigating evolving building regulations can be challenging, but our collaboration with Oxbridge demonstrates how effective teamwork ensures compliance with client-focused solutions:

Is there an occasion that springs to mind where UKBC have helped you out of a difficult situation or provided effective solutions?
UKBC has been particularly helpful understanding and meeting the new Part O and L regulations introduced over the last couple of years. They collaborate with you to ensure the design meets not only the standards but also the client’s requirements. Recently, UKBC effectively worked with us and our clients, re-designing the specification of a new house to ensure the client’s minimum EPC rating would be achievable.

A Partnership Built on Trust

Our goal is to provide the highest quality of service, and we're grateful to have clients like Oxbridge who appreciate our commitment:

Would you recommend UKBC to others in the industry & why?
Yes, and we have already recommended them to others and will continue to do so.

Looking Ahead

As UKBC reflects on 15 years in business, partnerships like the one with Oxbridge Design and Detailing Services Ltd. inspire us to keep pushing forward. We’re proud to support such innovative and forward-thinking companies and look forward to more successful projects together.

To learn more about our client services, from SAP calculations to energy assessments, contact us today.