A free design advice service to improve the energy efficiency of building projects is being offered to UK architects and building design professionals by the Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme (EEBPp).
The service gives independent site energy assessments for new building and refurbished projects with a floor area of 500m2 or more.
A network of 160 specialist consultants will assess energy use in a design and offer recommendations on increasing efficiency, environmental improvements and saving money.
EEBPp director Garry Felgates said: ‘Energy efficiency is more important than ever in the building industry. By implementing energy-saving measures into the initial designs, companies save money from the word go.
‘However, it is often seen as low profile and pushed down the agenda due to lack of specialist advice or knowledge on the grounds of expense.’
Mr Felgate said anyone involved in the design of new buildings can benefit from the service and added: ‘Ultimately, this will not only benefit individual projects and save money, but also ensure the UK becomes more energy efficient, putting us ahead in the international business arena.’
For further information call the EEBPp on 0800 585794.
