Deciding on sustainable, environmentally efficient construction is no longer simply a question of conscience. The UK Government is putting in place strategies that will aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide, which research has proved to be a major contributing factor to global warming. One such strategy involves the long awaited modification to Part L1 of the Building Regulations, which came into effect in April 2002. These amendments insist upon the calculation of a Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) Rating for all new dwellings and those converted through material change of use. The requirements also necessitate that the Rating is displayed in the property upon completion.
The regulations were amended in 2006 with the introduction of Approved Document L1A for New Build and L1B for Existing Homes including Extensions.
sapratings.com is an established energy rating company with a reputation for providing a thorough and professional service at highly competitive rates. Using software approved by the Building Research Establishment, sapratings.com's experienced team can produce an unbiased, well-informed rating both at design stage and again at completion, if changes have occurred.
sapratings.com endeavours, wherever possible, to produce accurate results in the fastest possible turnaround time.
Peter Thom, Chief Executive of sapratings.com, has been actively involved in pioneering the concept of home energy ratings and has lectured extensively on this and other energy efficiency matters throughout the UK. His industry credentials are impressive, including: Associate of the Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers; Fellow and President of the Institute of Domestic Heating and Environmental Engineers (IDHEE); Member of the Chartered Management Institute and the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Member of the Peterborough Environment City Trust; Chairman of the Heating Strategy Group of the Government supported Energy Efficiency Partnership for Homes.
Robin Thom BSc, has joined the company as Project Manager. In addition to being an authorised SAP assessor, also organises Nationwide Seminars and Conferences.
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