Raising standards to protect homeowners
Energy and the Code
Duration:
One day (10:00-16:30)
Summary
This course from NHBC builds on our successful 'Code for Sustainable Homes' introductory course. Energy rating is the largest single part of achieving Code for Sustainable Homes. Whether you want to address specific issues relating to energy and the Code, or simply want to learn the fundamentals of energy rating, this course is for you! You will also gain an insight in to the next major step change to Part L in 2010, and the preparation needed to achieve it.
Suitable for:
Architects, specifiers, home-builders, housing associations and engineers.
What you will learn:
This practical and pragmatic course addresses:
- How the SAP methodology works.
- Build on this to improve SAP energy ratings.
- Design and build to Code levels 3, 4 and beyond.
Understanding SAP
What it is and how it works.
Accredited assessors and software for carrying out energy ratings for new build dwellings.
Building Regulations Approved Document Part L1A requirements
Influences on SAP
Fabric insulation - 'U-values'.
Space and water heating - fuel factors, controls and systems.
Air leakage - PassivHaus, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (appendix Q).
Renewable energy - feasibility studies, practicalities, warranty and maintenance.
SAP Assumptions
Light and appliances energy demand.
Orientation of building and solar gain.
Building Research Establishment Domestic Energy Model (BREDEM 9).
SAP and the Code for sustainable homes
Overview of Code - sections and mandatory requirements.
Tipping points - Code levels 3 and 4.
What is Code Level 6? What does it look like in terms of specification?
Design stage and post-construction review - what happens when it all goes wrong?
Costing indications
Reference to recent costing analysis by Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG).
Extra SAP ratings for Code and feasibility studies.
Costs:
| Standard price | Price for NHBC registered builders | Max. numbers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-company | £1,300+VAT | £1,170+VAT | 16 |
| Open | Not currently available* | n/a |
*Please contact us if you are interested in an open course on this subject as when demand is high enough we may go about arranging a series.
We are offering a series of refreshers which are suitable for anyone who has previously attended the associated one day course, for further details visit Energy and the Code (refresher course).