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BlackRock property business doubles in size with MGPA buy
BlackRock has confirmed today that it is planning to acquire opportunity fund manager MGPA, as revealed by Property Week last month.
BPF calls for further changes to judicial reviews
The British Property Federation has urged the government to streamline the judicial review process in order to reduce unnecessary delays and cost to development projects.
Mecserve Publications
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Legislative
Building Regulations - Part L 2010
The new 'Part L 2010' document details improved energy performance targets; in particular, a minimum standard for energy efficiency of buildings in terms of carbon dioxide emissions. The last major update was in 2006. The proposed documents for 2010 are out for consultation now. Download the free PDF for additional advice or call us to discuss further.
Building Regulations - Part L 2010 (PDF - 166kb)
Carbon Reduction Commitment
The 'Carbon Reduction Commitment' highlights why your business' carbon footprint is more important than ever. With thousands of companies being included in the first phase, make sure your existing/new project meets environmental specification.
Carbon Reduction Commitment (PDF - 99kb)
Inspection of Air Conditioning Systems
Legislation brought in during January 2009 stipulates inspections being a legal necessity on certain air conditioning systems. We answer the important questions to help your business achieve total quality. Download the free PDF right now or get in touch to discuss further.
Inspection of Air Conditioning Systems (PDF - 159kb)
F-Gas and ODS Regulations
With HFC refrigeration being phased out, now is the time to assess your current air conditioning systems. We offer a bespoke package for any upgrades and replacements required on-site.
F-Gas and ODS Regulations (PDF - 233kb)
Display Energy Certificates
As part of a more sustainable future, DECs and respective advisory reports are now mandatory on some buildings over 1000 metres squared. Mecserve can help with advice, strategy and energy efficiency.
Display Energy Certificates (PDF - 405kb)
Energy Performance Certificate
Details regarding whether or not your building requires an EPC can be found in this PDF. Also, how Mecserve can help you with registered non-domestic energy assessors.
Energy Performance Certificate (PDF - 233kb)
Sustainability
BREEAM Domestic Refurbishment
BREEAM Domestic Refurbishment is the latest sustainability appraisal scheme to be added to the BREEAM framework of environmental assessments. See how it affects your projects as well as how Mecserve can help.
BREEAM Domestic Refurbishment (PDF - 514kb)
London Plan 2011 - A Briefing on Energy
With stringent national targets for energy efficiency of buildings and renewable energy generation on the horizon the revised policies are a marked change from the previous London Plan requirements.
London Plan 2011 - A Briefing on Energy (PDF - 1.57Mb)
London Plan 2011 - A Briefing on Sustainability
The revised plan represents both a simplification of the requirements and a significant uplift in the standards to be achieved in comparison with the previous version of The London Plan.
London Plan 2011 - A Briefing on Sustainability (PDF - 970kb)
Eight Steps BREEAM
Details 8 key principles for maximising BREEAM ratings.
Eight Steps BREEAM (PDF - 166kb)
BREEAM Basics
Introduces the BRE Environmental Assessment Method and details how Mecserve can assist in helping you obtain the desired rating for your development.
BREEAM Basics (PDF - 170kb)
Sustainability Advice for Planning
A summary of Mecserve's services to assist with sustainability statements, energy calculations and renewable energy strategies for planning applications.
Sustainability Advice for Planning (PDF - 166kb)
EPCs – Sustainability – Energy
Mecserve regards sustainability as a core fundamental in engineering and can help you with outstanding advice, knowledge, and implementation.
EPCs – Sustainability – Energy (PDF - 233kb)
Code For Sustainable Homes
This document introduces the scheme and details how Mecserve can assist in helping you obtain a desired rating for your development.
Code For Sustainable Homes (PDF - 356kb)
Building Services
Engineering in Education
'Engineering in Education' brings you specific details on how Mecserve provides superior expertise in both state and private-sector education.
Engineering in Education (PDF - 1.9Mb)
Facilities Management
Facilities Management
The Mecserve 'Facilities Management' PDF illustrates how we can help your business and what type of services we can incorporate into your project.
Facilities Management (PDF - 760Kb)
