Are you embarking on a construction project in the UK? It’s crucial to understand the ins and outs of building regulations compliance. Compliance ensures that your buildings are safe, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly. In the UK, there are several key regulations in the Approved Document for building regulation in England you need to be aware…
Category Archives: EPCs
Do Listed Buildings Need An EPC?
Introduced in 2007, Energy Performance Certificates (EPC’s) are a measure of the energy efficiency of a building, with ratings scaled between A (very efficient) – G (inefficient). Domestic, privately leased buildings that require an EPC are also subject to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Although mandatory by law for the construction, sale or leasing of…
How To Plan A Sustainable New Build
When it comes to new home development, sustainability, energy efficiency and eco friendly housing is now one of the most important factors to home buyers. With homes being the cause of a large proportion of carbon emissions, the government is introducing even more schemes to ensure that new build homes are as environmentally friendly and…
How To Make Commercial Buildings More Energy Efficient
With energy efficiency becoming a huge focus for the UK government, homeowners and businesses are increasingly looking for ways to not only save money on energy costs, but to help reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint. Businesses of all sizes tend to use more energy throughout the day, whether you work in an office and…
How To Reduce Carbon Emissions In Your Home
With climate change becoming a more prominent issue that is being discussed around the world and the UK government putting in place measures to reduce carbon emissions, assessing your carbon footprint is extremely important. Homes are some of the worst offenders for producing harmful emissions that contribute to climate change, so doing your bit to…
Common Sources Of Air Leaks In Properties
If you’re constantly feeling draughts of cold or warm air in your home and that some rooms struggle to maintain a regular temperature, then there’s a very good chance that you have an air leak. Whilst this is quite a common issue and can be simple to fix, it can have a negative impact on…
Important Change to EPC Regulations For UK Lettings
For any individual or business letting or leasing a residential property, an important change in EPC regulations in the UK came into effect from 1st April 2020. If you require assistance from our team to ensure you meet these regulations, don’t hesitate to get in touch for our EPC services and energy assessments to discover…
What Temperature Is Best For Your Home?
The best temperature for your home is very subjective and can differ based on a range of metrics, such as how efficient your home is, how big it is and the age of the people living there. However, to help you understand the most efficient way to heat your home and the recommended ideal temperature…
Floor Plans: Why Accuracy Is Key To Selling Or Renting Your Property
Floor plans have become an integral component of a property listing. They are essential both from a technical perspective, allowing buyers to survey the dimensions of each room and from a marketing perspective, in that they form eye-catching pieces of property information that buyers value. Having an accurate floor plan is essential to attracting the…
How We Work With Developers: From A Single Build To A New Town
When working on a new build construction, there are a lot of elements that need to be considered in order for the build to meet legal requirements. In regards to energy, Building Regulations require SAP calculations and EPC certificates to be provided. At Falcon Energy we are experts in energy conservation and have worked across…