Syntegra Consulting in partnership with LABC and Wokingham Borough Council have produced an information booklet applicable for both homeowners/Architects/Contractors when considering to undertake a domestic extension under current building regulations. The information booklet details in phases what to consider, the issues and the documentation required to be produced. The booklet was released in January 2011.
Archive for January, 2011
Guide to extending your home – Syntegra Consulting feature
Thursday, January 20th, 2011Energy Consultants (AC energy inspection) – Chineham Business Park, Basingstoke, RG24
Thursday, January 13th, 2011Syntegra Consulting has been commissioned by Peek Traffic to undertake an Air Conditioning Inspection for Unit 2, Lime Tree Way, Hazelwood, Chineham Business Park, Chineham, Basingtoke, RG24 8WZ.
UK economy predictions for 2011 – By Alan King (Director of Syntegra Consulting)
Wednesday, January 12th, 2011Whilst our business and niche sector in energy consultancy/zero carbon design and sustainable building compliance is growing at a fast and exciting pace, 2011 will be a cautious year as our clients will be moving tentatively into 2011 with the hope of a more confident UK economic recovery.
20% VAT increase – 11,000 construction job loses predicted
Wednesday, January 12th, 2011The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has predicted that increasing the VAT rate from 17.5% to 20% could lead to over 11,000 job loses in the construction sector over the next decade. They state further that the increase will result in a 2% decrease in demand for domestic repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) work, which will mean 11,400 job losses by 2019.
2011 Housebuilding – Housebuilding set to stagnate after 30% rise in 2010
Wednesday, January 12th, 2011The number of new homes started rose by 30% in 2010, bouncing back from record industry lows in 2009 according to the latest NHBC figures. – However, the number of completions actually fell by just over 10% in the year, as housebuilders slowed down due to the tentative market.
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