| |
| CIBSE Energy Assessor Audit |
23.10.2008 |
CWC successfully undertook the first EPC audit from CIBSE as part of the ongoing Energy Assessor QA/QC review process.
CWC were chosen at random, with procedures scrutinised and EPCs reviewed and validated by the 2 man audit team from CIBSE Headquarters during the 5 hour audit.
The process is mandatory for accredited Energy Assessors and indeed the CIBSE auditors are themselves audited by CLG – the Government dept looking after the EPC implementation. No further audits are planned at present.
|
| EPCs |
10.04.2008 |
Energy Performance Certificates are now required when buildings over 10,000m2 are constructed, sold and rented. This will be applied to buildings over 2500m2 from 1st July 2008 and all buildings over 50m2 from October 2008.
As part of CWC's ongoing commitment to improving client service, we are training Energy Assessors (the term for those person approved to produce EPC's). Currently, we are one of only a handful of companies nationwide who are fully qualified to produce EPCs.
The following link shows those Energy Assessors currently listed by CIBSE in the Manchester Area: http://www.cibsecertification.co.uk/clients/find-a-low-carbon-energy-assessor/manchester?ordering=&searchphrase=all
|
| Birchwood Park Tenant Liaison |
02.04.2008 |
CWC continue to provide tenant liaison duties for MEPC Birchwood Park. The success in letting the Award Winning Bridgewater Place series of buildings has continued, with CWC assisting in the integration of the tenants to ensure the fit out proposals are appropriate. This is not always straight-forward as noted in this quote from MEPC Birchwood Park’s Managing Director.
'In the strongest possible way I would like to thank you and Craig for the outstanding work you have done over the past few weeks. Your advice has avoided what would have been real problems…..Your company continues to prove itself as a very strong member of the MEPC Birchwood Park team. Thank you once again.' - Jonathan Walsh
|
| Code For Sustainable Homes |
15.01.2008 |
After successfully completing his BREEAM EcoHomes top up course, Craig Woods is now an accredited Code for Sustainable Homes assessor. The requirement for Code compliance is fast becoming a planning condition and often leads to more onerous requirements in terms of water and energy efficiency than Building Regulations. The combined skills of being a Code Assessor and Building Services Engineer will benefit Clients looking for a turnkey service to optimise development potential. |
| BCO Award |
10.01.2008 |
At the recent 2007 BCO Awards held in London’s Grosvenor House Hotel, Building 301/302 Bridgewater Place was judged to be a Regional Winner for Commercial Workplace of the year.
The buildings, commissioned by MEPC Birchwood Park were designed by Architect BDP, Project Manager APE and Structural Engineer Capita and are part of an ongoing development plan for the Business Park. Crookes Walker Consulting were proud to be responsible for the building services engineering design. The judges applauded a “great young design team” for creating “both an excellent workplace and environment”.
MEPC continue to plan expansion for the park, using the same team, with a series of low energy, passive cooling and naturally ventilated buildings currently in design.
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
