Our technical consultants can carry out feasibility studies, design assessments and as built assessments. We discuss all the options for achieving your required level as economically and practically as possible.

The Code measures the sustainability of a new home against nine categories of sustainable design, rating the 'whole home' as a complete package. The Code uses a 1 to 6 star rating system to communicate the overall sustainability performance of a new home. The Code sets minimum standards for energy and water use at each level and, within England, replaces the EcoHomes scheme, developed by the Building Research Establishment (BRE).

The Code will provide valuable information to home buyers, and offer builders a tool with which to differentiate themselves in sustainability terms. In 2010 it is likely that Code level 3 will be mandatory for all new homes. It is necessary for homes being planned for construction around that date to be subject to a design review now rather than later.