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26th November 2019
How we produce Commercial EPCs
Posted by Survey Hub Ltd
One of the most common types of property we get instructed to produce commercial EPC’s (Energy Performance Certificates) for are offices. This is a quick guide to demonstrate how we produce EPC’s for commercial buildings – both large and small.
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15th July 2019
Legionella Risk Assessment
Posted by Survey Hub Ltd
Legionella is a bacteria which lives and breeds in water systems – both running and stagnant (ie swimming pools and hot tubs.) There are over 50 different types of which 19 have been found to cause ill health. Many different diseases can be caused, with Legionnaires’ disease being the most well-known. The 3 key factors to bacterial growth are temperature, nutrients and time. By removing one or more of these factors we can reduce the risk of contracting the disease.
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21st June 2019
Do Historic or Listed Buildings require an EPC?
Posted by Survey Hub Ltd
Before the introduction of the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), which came into force on April 1st 2018, the answer would have been ‘no’, however we are now revising our advice in accordance with MEES.If you are selling an historic or listed property, an EPC will be not be required.
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29th May 2019
Top 10 Tips: How to reduce energy costs in commercial buildings
Posted by Survey Hub Ltd
Saving on energy costs in commercial buildings doesn’t have to be as expensive as you may think.
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29th May 2019
Asbestos Surveys; A Cautionary tale!
Posted by Survey Hub Ltd
We recently read an article on the HSE’s website which highlighted the financial implications of not having a suitable asbestos survey in place before commencing demolition works.
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