Category Archives: SAP

Another SAP assessor joins us

May 16, 2024 by Mike Andrews

My son Lyle qualified as a SAP assessor last year and is now working with us part time on new SAP assessments. Some of you may already be working with him on some projects. This is allowing me to spend … Continue reading →

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Heat Pump heat loss calculations

May 16, 2024 by Mike Andrews

I’ll soon be qualified in the ABBE level 3 Certificate in Surveying & Calculation of Building Heat Loss. This means I can calculate heat losses for heat pumps in both new and existing buildings so that an apropriately sized heat … Continue reading →

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Better Buildings Consultant

May 16, 2024 by Mike Andrews

Elmhurst, my accreditation scheme, recently launched their Better Buildings Consultant Scheme This is open to those of us members who are qualified in different compentencies and to join we have to complete an exam. This Ive done and can now … Continue reading →

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Solar panel calculator

May 16, 2024 by Mike Andrews

This may be useful for some of you. Energy Saving Trust have got a solar PV calculator, Ive tested it and compared it to my own system and its accurate enough to give you a good idea of what’s possible. … Continue reading →

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SAP/SBEM and Planning Applications

January 3, 2024 by Mike Andrews

SAP/SBEM and Planning Applications I get asked to provide SAP and SBEM calculations to support Planning Applications for local authorities around the country. Where we’re based it’s on the border between Bath & North East Somerset and Wiltshire, with Bristol, … Continue reading →

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SAP – a blast from the past

December 5, 2023 by Mike Andrews

SAP – a blast from the past I had a request recently to undertake a new build SAP assessment from a design calc I had undertaken, nothing unusual there. But then I discovered that the design assessment I had done … Continue reading →

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A SAP Assessors need for CPD

December 4, 2023 by Mike Andrews

A SAP Assessors need for CPD Finally, the end of November, Ive got my 20 hours’ worth of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) completed. Its was a bit skin of the teeth this year. Normally I have booked onto a couple … Continue reading →

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