Building Energy Certification

WHY DO BUSINESSES NEED CERTIFICATION?

By 6th January 2006, as per the new European Directive 2002/99 issued on 16/1/02 all businesses will be required to have their existing buildings certified in terms of energy efficiency. The Building Regulations are already planning to incorporate the new legislation in the UK this year.

In addition and as a result of the Kyoto Accord and the Government's commitment to reducing the UK's Carbon Emissions, by 2006 all non-domestic energy users will face penalties for not reaching energy benchmark consumptions. These penalties are part of the Carbon Trading model implemented by the government in 2000, part of which includes CCL.

It is a known fact that buyers and tenants of commercial properties are already aware of and ask about building certification. LSI is working with both energy providers and the Government in establishing suitable benchmarking processes to enable retail, commercial, public and industrial buildings to be surveyed and then measured against established benchmarks. This will enable, where applicable, energy certificates to be issued.

CERTIFICATE GRADING

GETTING HELP WITH CERTIFICATION
LSI has the necessary expertise and knowledge to advise clients in all aspects of the 2006 requirements for Building Energy Certification. We can also carry out the reports and then monitor the building performance according to regulations.

EXPERT ADVICE ON CONTRACT AND OPERATIONAL MATTERS
LSI offers our clients a wide range of Mechanical and Electrical Services. We can offer expert advice on all contract and operational matters in the M & E sector, which includes advice on the following:

TARGET & MONITORING
Benchmarking clients usage, targeting expected consumption and monitoring actual performance in order to comply with Government directives to be introduced in 2006 (see Building Energy Certification)

PLANT AUDIT
Condition surveys of all M&E related plant to assess condition and potential life expectancy. Report on how property complies with requirements under statutory Health and Safety legislation.

SITE AUDIT (ENERGY)
The carrying out of a full detailed report on site wide energy usage, saving recommendations, payback period and capital costs contained in a full detailed report, projecting all likely activity on energy to the client over the following 5 years, subject to technology advances.

PPM TENDERING
Value for money and effective maintenance are paramount in the selection of any M&E contractor. We know that using our in-house expertise for tender issuing and analysis has resulted in a major reduction in cost and a vast improvement in maintenance standards for our clients.

CONTRACTOR MONITORING
Regular auditing of contractor performance and maintenance standards allows our clients to be comfortable in the knowledge that their client's assets are being maintained to the highest level and all Health and Safety issues are being met.

BUILDING ENERGY CERTIFICATION
LSI is playing a leading role in advising clients of the 2006 requirements for Building Energy Certification, carrying out the reports and monitoring the building performance according to regulations.

FURTHER SERVICES INCLUDE:

- Project Management for building services and maintenance projects.
- Review existing maintenance contracts and specifications.
- Independent Air conditioning surveys including the Montreal Protocol on CFC gases (R22 replacement programmes).
- Lift surveys and inspections including independent certificates to LG1-LG5 and LG10.
- Escalator surveys and inspections, including independent certificates to PM45.
- Health and Safety audits on M&E equipment, including fresh air and extract systems.
- Independent reviews and certification of water services, including water and storage tanks and systems.
- Audit of electrical tests including 5 year hard wiring tests.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.