What we do
SAP Calculations and On Construction EPC
The SAP calculations produce the ‘As Built’ SAP calculations for Building Control. Once the construction has been completed and all the works have been carried out as per the SAP Calculation Specifications, an On Construction EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is produced from As Built SAP calculations.
Informaiton needed to provide for a SAP:
- Orientation Site Plan
- Floor plans, sections & Elevations
- Construction specifications of walls, roofs and floors together with U-values if known
- Spefication for all windows
- Primary & secondary heating systems
- Renewable technology (if applicable)
EPC for commercial buildings
Since 2009 Commercial EPCs are now a requirement for all non domestic properties for sale, to let, or new build.
Action Plan - Commercial buildings
Who is affected?
Regulations apply to owners of buildings who plan to sell or lease to a new tennant, where the building (or building unit) for sale or lease is over 1000m2 in area built before 2002.
Display Energy Certificate (Dec)
Existing Commercial buildings over 1000m2 built before 2002.
SBEM Calculations
The SBEM calculations produce a Specification Information for the Scottish Building Regulations 2015 Section 6 Guidance Carbon Dioxide Emissions, U-Values, Air Permeability and HVAC.
The SBEM calculation will provide a carbon footprint of the proposed commercial building which is required by the Scottish Building Standards.
Changes are often made after As Design calculations in liaison with the Architect or client to ensure that the construction complies with the up to date regulations.
Once the construction of the commercial building has been carried out as per the SBEM specifications, an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is produced from the SBEM Calculations and ‘As Built’ Drawings.