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February 11, 2025

What is an Energy Statement and Why Do You Need One?

When you’re starting a new building project, one of the key requirements is to have an energy statement. This document plays a key role in demonstrating how your development will meet energy standards and contribute to sustainability goals. Whether you’re developing residential or commercial properties, understanding what an energy statement entails and why it’s essential can make a significant impact on your project’s success.

jostec@adminEnergy Efficiency, General, Knowledge

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.

JosTecGeneral, Knowledge

November 6, 2024

Budget 2024: Changes to Homes, Property and Construction

Budget 2024 changes impacting homes, property, and construction

Each autumn, the government’s financial plan is presented by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the form of a budget statement, which details how the government plans to generate, spend and invest money for the upcoming year. A lot is covered in the budget and it’s a key event in the financial calendar, with economic growth, employment, welfare, healthcare, public services and infrastructure all being mentioned.

This year was no different and on 30th October, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered Labour’s first budget in 14 years, and a lot of big changes were announced. Following Sir Keir Starmer’s Prime Minister’s Questions, Reeves took centre stage to deliver the statement, which focused heavily on property and building.

jostec@adminGeneral

October 31, 2024

Common Mistakes in Building Regulations Compliance and How to Avoid Them

It doesn’t matter whether you’re building an individual residential property or a much larger, commercial building, building compliance is undeniably important. In fact, building compliance is a key part of any construction or renovation project, and it’s there to ensure that buildings are safe, secure and usable. However, building regulations can be complicated, meaning that navigating building compliance can be daunting.

There’s a lot of room for error when trying to comply with building regulations and even the smallest mistakes can lead to costly delays, safety risks, additional work and potential legal issues. Below, we’ve taken a look at six of the most common building compliance mistakes and how you can avoid them.

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October 22, 2024

The Importance of Sound Insulation Testing in New Builds

To ensure that new build properties meet specific standards for sound insulation, sound insulation testing needs to be done. It’s a requirement for all new build properties that share a party wall to have sound testing carried out, to ensure compliance with Building Regulations Approved Document E. Sound insulation testing is especially important for new build properties when noise is being tested for the very first time. Here’s why it’s something that can’t be overlooked.