Posts by Simon Rainsford
Envision sees growing interest in Post Occupancy Evaluation
Envision has recently been instructed on a number of Post Occupancy Evaluations and Building Energy Audits. This article describes our capabilities by giving reference to a recently completed review we undertook for Costco.
Read MoreEnvision Helping Crest Nicholson to Minimise Waste
Envision has been working with Crest Nicholson on some of their recent residential development proposals, helping them to address local planning policies requirements on minimising waste during both the construction and future occupation of the dwellings.
Read MoreEnvision is attending Total Housing 2018
Simon Rainsford and Charlotte Brewin from Envision will be attending the Brighton Housing Conference – Total Housing on 7th and 8th March 2018.
Read MoreBREEAM 2018 is Coming…
The BREEAM New Construction 2018 scheme will replace the current BREEAM standards from March this year. There is still time to apply the old standards. Take action now!!
Read MoreMEES – Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard Regulations
From 1st April 2018, the new legal standard for minimum energy efficiency (MEES) will come in force, applying to rented commercial and domestic properties. The new law makes it unlawful to let properties with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of ‘F’ or ‘G’ (the lowest two current ratings), thereby creating a new minimum standard…
Read MoreIKEA Greenwich meets BREEAM Excellent ‘interim’ rating
Envision is pleased to continue its close relationship as sustainability advisor to IKEA. Envision has been working with IKEA to develop a new sustainable store in Greenwich which is due to open in winter 2018.
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