Condition Reports
Scott+MacNeill have extensive experience of inspecting and reporting on the condition of buildings of all types, principally houses and residential, institutional and commercial building complexes. Detailed reports consider each of the main elements of construction fabric, describe the condition and likely maintenance requirements. Condition reports are of particular interest to those acquiring a building or contemplating a refurbishment.
Planning Investigations
Scott+MacNeill investigates, reports and advises on current local development plans and proposals.
Premises Safety Appraisals
Building Energy Rating (BER)
Building owners must present a BER certificate when selling or renting a property.
Scott+MacNeill will issue BER certificates with detailed analysis giving comprehensive and specific recommendations to achieve improved energy performance.
Energy Audits and Investigations
Energy costs, legislation and environmental concerns make it essential to operate buildings with minimum cost and carbon burden. Scott+MacNeill audits the energy consumed to operate a building and analyse the heat and energy losses. Recommendations enable building owners develop a strategy for low energy / carbon refurbishment and operation through
- Control of ventilation.
- Insulation of the building envelope.
- Optimised building services for heating, cooling, hot water and lighting.
Post-Occupancy-Evaluation (POE)
Buildings may fail to meet the intended design standards or may be used in an ineffective manner. Post Occupancy Evaluation assesses the comfort of occupants, efficiency of operation, environmental conditions and associated running costs of buildings. Findings and recommendations lead to more efficient, comfortable and cost effective operation of buildings. Scott+MacNeill use the proven POE methodology of the Usable Building Trust.
