Block Quantity Surveying

After great client demand to introduce an all encompassing service offering, we have now introduced a surveying service within block architects.

Block Quantity Surveying provides key services that cover all aspects of procurement, contractual and project cost management. No matter how large your project we can assist you with these elements of the build. Our professional team offers their services throughout the UK to all sectors including private clients, contractors and public bodies.

As one of many professional services offered within our business our Professional Consultants and Quantity Surveyors can work alongside any design team or with any contractor to ensure that our Clients achieve their stated objectives.

We understand that good communication and teamwork are key to the success of a project and we have invested heavily in our Information Technology to ensure we are always available to our Clients and they are kept informed at every step.



Meet Alex Reid our Consultant Surveyor

Alex Reid, is a professionally qualifed Quantity Suveyor who alongside his involvement in Block Quantity Surveying, is currently working towards his PhD in Construction Management at Glasgow Caledonian University.

His ongoing academic research has identified the tangible benefits that can be achieved when you combine construction knowledge, information technology and a networking platform to deliver the technical, clerical and administration functions of larger construction organisations into the small private client and contracting company.

It is with this in mind that Alex will bring his considerable surveying knowledge and expertise to the Block brand



What are the benefits or our surveying service:-

1.Up to 2hrs of our FREE time assessing your needs and advising you of the possibilities…
2.Realistic cost predictions for your project…
3.Learn the process of negotiating your way through the construction minefield…
4.Tap into our established network of professional consultants who understand the delivery process…
5.Stop wasting cash on other professional services which don’t meet your demands…
6.Stay enthused about your vision…



What Services Will We Provide:-

• Construction Cost Planning
• Advice on Contractor Selection
• Preparation of Tender Documentation
• Selection of Procurement Route
• Tender Reporting
• Tender Negotiation
• Valuation of Construction Works Completed On Site
• Financial Reporting
• Agreeing Final Accounts

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SAP Energy Ratings - What are they all about?

What exactly are SAP ratings?
SAP ratings sound complicated, but in reality they can be relatively simple to understand. Here is a brief guide...

The acronym SAP stands for Standard Assessment Procedure, which is a procedure used to calculate how energy efficient a building is. All new buildings are required to have a SAP rating along with buildings that are undergoing major remodeling. This is a government created scheme, to encourage energy efficiency in homes.

How does the SAP work?
The Standard Assessment Procedure makes use of a scale from 1-120 based on the yearly energy costs for water heating, space and lighting as well as the carbon dioxide emission rate. There are several things needed in order to calculate the SAP rating for a property:
• Construction details, including U (heat loss) values
• The drawings of the building design
• Window and door details
• The boiler, hot water cylinder and control system information.

When all of the data has been collected, it is input into the authorized software by a accredited assessor, and a draft report is produced. If the building passes all of the criteria, an As-built final report is then given along with a Predicted Energy Performance Certificate and is submitted with the main application to building control before any building work has started.

If the project fails any of the criteria, it needs to be redesigned so that it complies with all of the regulations. Once it meets the regulation standards, the assessor is informed of any changes to the build and confirms that it now meets the standards. They then produce the As-built final SAP report, and the On Construction - Energy Performance Certificate (OC-EPC) if relevant, and then submit them to building control for the final sign off.

So there you have it, SAP energy ratings in a nutshell! Be sure to keep them in mind if you are thinking of renovating, or building a self build home.

CONTACT BLOCK ENERGY SERVICES NOW IF YOU REQUIRE A SAP ENERGY RATING

A Happy Fatbuzz Easter

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