www.mesbuildingsolutions.co.uk [email protected]@MESBuildingSlns issue one stay in touch 01636 653 055 UK Drone Law With The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2019 now in force, and registration and competence requirements from the 2018 legislation due to come into effect from 30th November 2019, it’s a vital time for UK commercial drone operators to make sure they’re on track to remain compliant. UAV-based inspection and surveying technologies have enormous potential to increase physical accessibility, timely availability and affordability of Thought provoking seminars, discussions and presentations covering a wide range of topics but with stricter building regulations targets at the heart. Jon Bootland, Chief Executive of the Passivhaus Trust, discussed the introduction of Passivhaus into building regulations in a bid to improve air tightness and decrease energy demand. Matthew Adams from the World Green Building Council discussed London’s goal for all new buildings to be zero carbon by 2030. These tougher regulations will make energy assessments increasingly onerous, but with MES consultants’ wide knowledge we can help guide you through this complex process in a simple and straightforward manner. BREEAM 2018 credits We cAn hElp BREEAM 2018 places more emphasis on early concept design credits and it is therefore important to appoint a BREEAM consultant as soon as possible prior to planning submission. Many developments are still being caught out by not engaging in the process early enough. Call us now! crucial site data, so be certain you or your aerial surveying contractors aren’t going to crash land! Stay up-to-date. Futurebuild 2019 – our thoughts We have seen a rise in people using Semi Rigid Ducting throughout the UK on MVHR units. This is not surprising with up to 70% of time saved during the on-site installation in comparison to rigid ducting. This product also minimises issues with the ductwork installation and can come in handy with tight spaces as the ductwork is only 75mm diameter (or 51mm x 115mm oval). Ducting in tight spaces Duct tape is not for duct work! Despite its name Duct Tape was not designed for use on ventilation ductwork. Cold and hot temperatures can cause this type of duct tape to flag and fall off, leaving leaks in the system that can result in energy loss and expensive heating and cooling bills. Aluminium ventilation tape or similar suitable tape should be used along with suitable fasteners (i.e. cable ties, jubilee clips). www.mesbuildingsolutions.co.uk • December2018 In December last year a new European Standard for Daylighting (EN17037) was published. This could result in much higher minimum daylight standards for new buildings in the UK. A consultation is currently underway to finalise the details of the standard for adoption in this country. Once this is complete it is envisaged that revised planning guidance will be published by the BRE. • March2019 Closure of the FIT scheme to new applicants came into force on 1st April 2019. If you had your Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certificate issued by 31st March 2019 then you can still apply to your energy supplier until 31st March 2020. • Mid2019 The government is due to issue a consultation on changes to Part L at some stage during 2019. This will lead to the development of a new Part L that will be published towards the end of 2019. • April2020 The new Part L comes into force and all new dwellings will be assessed for compliance using the new SAP10. This is likely to incentivise the installation of electrical heating systems – and heat pumps in particular – as a step towards the fossil fuel ban for new-build homes expected in 2025.
UK Drone LawWith The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2019 now in force, and registration and competence requirements from the 2018 legislation due to come into eff ect from 30th November 2019, it’s a vital time for UK commercial drone operators to make sure they’re on track to remain compliant. UAV-based inspection and surveying technologies have enormous potential to increase physical accessibility, timely availability and aff ordability of
Thought provoking seminars, discussions and presentations covering a wide range of topics but with stricter building regulations targets at the heart. Jon Bootland, Chief
Executive of the Passivhaus Trust, discussed the introduction of Passivhaus into building regulations in a bid to improve air tightness and decrease energy demand. Matthew Adams from the World Green Building Council discussed London’s goal for all new buildings to be zero carbon by 2030. These tougher regulations will make energy assessments increasingly onerous, but with MES consultants’ wide knowledge we can help guide you through this complex process in a simple and straightforward manner.
BREEAM2018 credits
We cAn hElpBREEAM 2018 places more emphasis on early concept design credits and it
is therefore important to appoint a BREEAM consultant as soon as possible
prior to planning submission. Many developments are still being
caught out by not engaging inthe process early enough.
Call us now!
crucial site data, so be certain you or your aerial surveying contractors aren’t going to crash land! Stay up-to-date.
Futurebuild 2019 – our thoughts
We have seen a rise in people using Semi Rigid Ducting throughout the UK on MVHR units. This is not surprising with up to 70% of time saved during the on-site installation in comparison to rigid ducting. This product also minimises issues with the ductwork installation and can come in handy with tight spaces as the ductwork is only 75mm diameter (or 51mm x 115mm oval).
Ducting in tight spaces
Duct tape is not for duct work!
Despite its name DuctTape was not designed for use on ventilation ductwork. Cold and hot temperatures can cause this type of duct tape to fl ag and fall off , leaving leaks in the system that can result in energy loss and expensive heating and cooling bills. Aluminium ventilation tape or similar suitable tape should be used along with suitable fasteners (i.e. cable ties, jubilee clips).
www.mesbuildingsolutions.co.uk
• December2018In December last year a new European Standard for Daylighting (EN17037) was published. This could result in much higher minimum daylight standards for new buildings in the UK. A consultation is currently underway to fi nalise the details of the standard for adoption in this country. Once this is complete it is envisaged that revised planning guidance will be published by the BRE.
• March2019Closure of the FIT scheme to new applicants came into force on 1st April 2019. If you had your Microgeneration Certifi cation Scheme (MCS) certifi cate issued by 31st March 2019 then you can still apply to your energy supplier until 31st March 2020.
• Mid2019The government is due to issue a consultation on changes to Part L at some stage during 2019. This will lead to the development of a new Part L that will be published towards the end of 2019.
• April2020The new Part L comes into force and all new dwellings will be assessed for compliance using the new SAP10. This is likely to incentivise the installation of electrical heating systems – and heat pumps in particular – as a step towards the fossil fuel ban for new-build homes expected in 2025.
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With the increasing decarbonisation of the grid, the GLA have provided guidance that a revised set of emission factors (SAP10) are now encouraged to be used on compliance calculations for energy and sustainability reports. With the increase of electricity from renewable technology generation the associated electricity emission factor has been reduced to refl ect this. This may allow more varied design choices in M&E specifi cation in future developments and we can assist here.
The introduction of Approved Document Part L back in 2010 has forced us to look at building energy effi ciency. The national calculation method (SAP for dwellings and SBEM for commercial buildings) challenges building design and construction and with some success. Construction materials and design have been developed
to improve thermal effi ciency and air tightness. Incentives, such as the Government’s Feed-In-Tariff , have further increased the interest in renewable technologies. However, in some cases, renewables have been used to counter poor construction. There has been a tendency to ‘fi x’ fl awed design by installing photovoltaics. Solar panels have become the ugly ‘Band-Aid’ to achieve compliance with Part L.
If you are a larger architectural practice or developer why not book our seminar to explore these issues. We take a look at photovoltaics and how, if integrated as part of considered building design,
they can be an asset to the project. We will also explore alternatives to PV, looking at low energy building design and integration of renewables and their assistance in achieving Building Regulation compliance.
Whether you love pv or not, if you are involved with the design, specifi cation and delivery of new construction projects, this seminar will be of interest to you. We aim to give you an up-to-date understanding of renewables and their incorporation into your projects. Email Paul for more information [email protected]
When a Right to Light forces ‘extra time’Even one of the world’s richest men can be caught out by a neighbour’s Right to Light.The redevelopment of Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge stadium has been in the news following a dispute between the club and a neighbour who felt their light would be reduced by the new stadium. A neighbour can be in a very strong position (even if your development has planning approval) and so it’s always a good idea to get us to take a look at your plans to see if there is any risk of a penalty (sorry!).
Whether you love pv or not, if you are involved with the design, specifi cation and delivery of new construction projects, this seminar will be of interest to you. We aim to give you an up-to-date understanding of renewables and their incorporation into your projects.
If you are a larger architectural practice or developer why not book our seminar to explore these issues?
A Seminar Exploring Building Energy Effi ciency and The Alternatives to PV
Take a Different View of Point Clouds and 3D Models
SAP10 – Pre-Planning Calculations for the GLA
factors (SAP10) are now encouraged to be used on compliance calculations
generation the associated electricity emission factor
Prevent Planning amendmentsTo reduce the risk of having to amend your application, MES can model the development rather than use indicative calculations as this allows greater accuracy and confi dence that your current scheme will meet the
LPA requirements. Any amendments, if needed, can be addressed prior to submission whichcan reduce both time and cost.
always a good idea to get us to
Virtual reality brings added dimensions to Point Cloudsand 3D CAD models, allowing the design team to navigate
the existing site in a virtual environment and allows the user to collect measurements and additional information along the way. This creates a safe and cost eff ective way for all the project team to view the site from
the offi ce, and to view information which may otherwise be inaccessible or that no longer exist
