Gladwood (B.C.S) Ltd is a consultancy firm that provides Assessments of Buildings Carbon Dioxide Emissions that are required for compliance with the 2006 edition of the Building Regulations Part L. Gladwood can provide a range of services that will satisfy the Building Control Authority and allow Approval to be granted for both the buildings design (Plans Approval Certificate) and the as built construction (Completion Certificate).
Our services:
SAP calculations
For all new build dwellings, conversions into dwellings and extensions with large areas of glazing
SBEM calculations
For all new commercial buildings
EPC certificates
For dwellings and commercial buildings (Levels 1-5)
Air Tightness Testing
For dwellings and commercial buildings.
The Code for sustainable Homes
We can provide a package solution for our clients that include the Part-L SAP calculations. This package provides an integrated solution to this complex issue, and enables Architects and Contractors to fix solutions at an early stage in the design process.
We can provide the necessary calculations required to discharge any planning conditions regarding renewable technology.
Planning Policy Energy Assessments
We can produce reports to address national, regional and local planning requirements that explain how proposed developments will reduce their carbon emissions by reducing energy demand, supplying energy in an efficient manner and generating renewable energy.
Daylight Assessments
We are able to carry out daylight assessments using IES Virtual Environment software. This assessment can be used in conjunction with BREEAM to gain health & wellbeing credits.
