The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has released the 2026 update to TM59, marking the most significant revision to the UK’s residential overheating assessment methodology...
For decades, the British relationship with temperature has been defined by a single, overriding priority: staying warm. Our building regulations, our energy policies, our very architectural identity are...
Solar PV in the UK has moved firmly from niche eco-investment to mainstream home improvement. If you are still wondering whether British weather can justify the outlay, consider this: the UK now has over...
The building performance gap remains one of the most persistent and costly challenges in UK commercial property. Design-stage energy models routinely predict consumption figures that actual buildings miss...
If you manage a public building in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland, understanding Display Energy Certificates is not optional: it is a legal requirement. A DEC tells the public exactly how energy efficient...
Table of Contents What Is CIBSE TM39 and Why Does It Matter? Key Changes in the 2026 Edition of CIBSE TM39 Regulatory Compliance: Part L and the 90% Sub-Metering Rule Developing a TM39-Compliant...
The regulatory landscape for commercial property in England and Wales is shifting decisively, and the target now in view is unmistakable. With the 2031 deadline approaching, achieving a MEES 2031 EPC B...
When planning an EPC for large commercial buildings, most landlords focus on the E rating floor, but for Level 5 assets, the ceiling is the real problem. The regulatory landscape shifted significantly...
If you own or manage a rental property in England or Wales with an Energy Performance Certificate rating of F or G, the pressure to act is no longer theoretical. The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards...
For commercial landlords and asset managers across the UK, the conversation around energy performance has shifted decisively from corporate responsibility to regulatory survival. With the Minimum Energy...