January 21, 2025

Part F of UK Building Regulations Explained

There’s a lot that goes into building design and construction, and it’s not simply a case of designing, building and signing off a perfect property. There are a lot of regulations and requirements that need to be met to make sure the building is safe and secure. This includes those set out in Approved Document F, which is a building regulation for the ventilation requirements to maintain indoor air quality.

Today, we’re going to take a look at the various building ventilation requirements set out in Approved Document F, ensuring that you’re clued up and ready to tackle your next building design and construction project.

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JosTecGeneral, Knowledge
September 5, 2023

The Truth About Air Source Heat Pumps

TM44 inspections

After the government announced that its air source heat pump scheme has missed its first-year target, we explore why this might be the case, including analysing whether heat pumps are a suitable replacement for gas boilers and even how flawed SAP methodologies might even lead to a worse EPC rating after installing a low-carbon heat pump.

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JosTecEnergy Efficiency, General
December 15, 2022

Airborne Sound Explained

When building, converting, or generally making improvements to a building, sound insulation is a consideration that cannot be overlooked. There are two main types of sound which are under scrutiny when it comes to construction and sound insulation, airborne sound and structure-borne (impact) sound. This article is designed to help you understand in greater detail what airborne sound is, what causes it, and how it can be reduced.

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JosTecSound & Noise
November 22, 2022

The Construction Industry in Post-Pandemic Britain

Post-pandemic Construction in the UK

As the UK economy, the war in Ukraine and Climate change continue to occupy the front pages, you could be forgiven for forgetting that less than 12 months ago the country was still battling the 2-year-long COVID-19 pandemic. 

But, with the worst health crisis in living memory now in the rear-view mirror, just how well is the construction industry, specifically house-building, coping in picking up the pieces following the most turbulent of times?

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JosTecGeneral
May 9, 2022

What Is Sound Insulation Testing?

Sound Insulation Testing Engineer using Sound Insulation Testing Equipment

Put simply, Sound Insulation Testing is a test carried out to check the sound insulation performance of certain elements of a building. Part E of the Building Regulations require that when any new or converted building results in two adjoining dwellings being separated by party (shared) walls or floors, they must be tested to ensure they are sufficiently insulated to avoid excess noise passing between them. 

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JosTecSound & Noise