On Construction Energy Assessors Certification Scheme Certificate Number BREC300017

SDB Environmental has been established to provide a comprehensive environmental service to make achieving Level 3 and above of the Code for Sustainable Homes both cost effective and stress-free. Our three in-house Code for Sustainable Homes Assessors (two of which are BREEAM Accredited Professionals) can provide a full assessment service and our On-Construction Domestic Energy Assessor accredited by the BRE enables SAP calculations and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) to be produced all under one roof. These services bring the whole assessment procedure closer to the construction process, and give the design team flexibility when modelling sustainability options.

SDB Environmental also has the distinct advantage of being able to draw upon Sandwood’s wealth of construction and sustainability experience and commitment to high quality workmanship which provides a number of advantages for achieving credits under the Code, both indirectly through improved airtightness levels which enhance SAP ratings and directly through sound transmission levels in excess of Building Regulation requirements. Sandwood’s Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody status and the supply chain that has been developed to support it greatly assists in achieving credits under the Materials section of the Code which are often not even considered because of their complexity. Sandwood also has direct experience of installing a number of renewable technology solutions such as combined heat and power (CHP) and integrated photovoltaic systems, and have in-house staff that are fully-trained to install solar thermal panels.

By appointing SDB Environmental alongside Sandwood’s construction appointment, sustainability and buildability advice can be provided at an early stage of a project to ensure all requirements of the Code are met within the client’s restricted budget. The assessment process is an ongoing one, and projects will be closely monitored throughout the Design and Post-Construction stages by our Assessors, directly liaising with the Project Team to ensure the evidence requirements of the Code are met with the minimum involvement of the client.

As an introduction to the service we are offering FREE OF CHARGE Code for Sustainable Homes Pre-Assessments to our framework and other partners. There would be no commitment to continue with either our environmental or construction services past this stage, though clearly we hope you would do one or both. Our charges for Design Stage and Post Construction assessment are available on request, with further discounted rates where Sandwood is also appointed as the contractor.

We will be formally launching the service in the new year but in the meantime, if you have any schemes you would like us to look at please do not hesitate to contact us.