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Building Regulations
Building Regulations apply in England & Wales and promote standards for most aspects of a building's construction, energy efficiency in buildings, the needs of all people, including those with disabilities, in accessing and moving around buildings.
To see our guide click here.
Planning Permission
Planning control is the process of managing the development of land and buildings. The purposes of this process are to save what is best of our heritage and improve the infrastructure upon which we depend for a civilised existence. Click here for more information.
Energy Performance Certificates
The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is broadly similar to the labels now provided with domestic appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines. Click here for more information.
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
The RIBA are an important part of the developing landscape of todays cities and towns. There are many who would advise clients that there is no need for the expense of an architect, and indeed that is very true when it comes to interior layout changes and office moves. However, any client who appreciates the need for high quality design and detailing should invest in the services of an architect, particularly when there are any external alterations required to their buildings or structures. Their value is measurable, and their abilities are not to be underestimated.
Acxis has architects as directors, and our feedback has been most positive when clients see the benefits of good design throughout their projects. Please click here to see more about what the RIBA.
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007
All those who work in the construction industry have their part to play looking after their own health and safety and in improving the industry's health and safety record. Commercial clients should pay particular attention to the Regulations as they affect many projects in todays marketplace. Click here to find out more.
Sustainability websites
www.rics.org/ska for more on the Ska Rating
www.carbontrust.co.uk for the Carbon Trust's Low Carbon Building Design Advice Service
www.bre.co.uk/greenguide for the Green Guide to Specification
www.smartwaste.co.uk for the SMARTWaste plan to reduce construction waste
www.wrap.org.uk for Wrap, which offers help and advice on minimising construction waste
www.fsc.org for the Forest Stewardship Council website
Building Regulations apply in England & Wales and promote standards for most aspects of a building's construction, energy efficiency in buildings, the needs of all people, including those with disabilities, in accessing and moving around buildings.
To see our guide click here.
Planning Permission
Planning control is the process of managing the development of land and buildings. The purposes of this process are to save what is best of our heritage and improve the infrastructure upon which we depend for a civilised existence. Click here for more information.
Energy Performance Certificates
The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is broadly similar to the labels now provided with domestic appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines. Click here for more information.
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
The RIBA are an important part of the developing landscape of todays cities and towns. There are many who would advise clients that there is no need for the expense of an architect, and indeed that is very true when it comes to interior layout changes and office moves. However, any client who appreciates the need for high quality design and detailing should invest in the services of an architect, particularly when there are any external alterations required to their buildings or structures. Their value is measurable, and their abilities are not to be underestimated.
Acxis has architects as directors, and our feedback has been most positive when clients see the benefits of good design throughout their projects. Please click here to see more about what the RIBA.
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007
All those who work in the construction industry have their part to play looking after their own health and safety and in improving the industry's health and safety record. Commercial clients should pay particular attention to the Regulations as they affect many projects in todays marketplace. Click here to find out more.
Sustainability websites
www.rics.org/ska for more on the Ska Rating
www.carbontrust.co.uk for the Carbon Trust's Low Carbon Building Design Advice Service
www.bre.co.uk/greenguide for the Green Guide to Specification
www.smartwaste.co.uk for the SMARTWaste plan to reduce construction waste
www.wrap.org.uk for Wrap, which offers help and advice on minimising construction waste
www.fsc.org for the Forest Stewardship Council website
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