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22
May 2023

Architectural Design Specialists in Essex: How to Make Your Home Feel Bigger

With the property market looking the way it currently is, the amount of people looking to move house has plummeted. Instead, many homeowners are looking to make changes to their existing spaces to give them a bit of a refresh. There is a lot that can be done to a space to make it feel like a different home entirely. That’s where our architectural design specialists in Essex come in. Based near Chelmsford, our experts can help you to transform any space! 5 Hacks for Making Your Home Feel Bigger Here are a few short-term fixes and top tips for […]

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15
May 2023

Surveyors in Essex: Your pathway into the career

Going out into the world of work is daunting, no matter who you are. What’s more, for those wanting to become surveyors in Essex, it’s difficult to know where to even begin looking to start your career. Further education is a great place to start when looking at starting a new career. Apprenticeships are becoming a popular choice among those seeking further education as a gateway into a career. In fact, statistics show that university applications have fallen over the last few years. This is likely due to the many amazing alternatives, such as apprenticeships, that are now available. What […]

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12
May 2023

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) – What you need to know

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) has been a widely talked topic within the built environment for a number of years. Any organisation with buildings constructed between the 1950’s and 1980’s will potentially feature this material within its construction. Sadly, the degradation of the material has resulted in the failure of a number of buildings within the UK and further afield. What’s more, some of these cases have been catastrophic. These fears have led to a major review of the material and its applications in buildings across the UK. The NHS alone estimates that repairs to thirty hospitals will cost in […]

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8
May 2023

The Importance of Planned Preventative Maintenance

When you own a portfolio of properties, be it domestic or commercial, maintenance is unavoidable. Whilst many of us live by the ‘if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it’ rule in our own lives, when it comes to an investment, it pays to take good care of it. Having a handle on planned preventative maintenance is a must-have for all property owners. What is planned preventative maintenance? Often shortened to PPM, planned preventative maintenance does what it says on the tin. This task is all about forward-thinking and involves creating a plan that highlights any elements of your property that […]

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13
Mar 2023

New EPC Regulations in 2025: Everything you need to know as a landlord

With the news announcing the introduction of new EPC regulations in 2025, landlords are eager to know how this is going to impact them financially. Finding the right information online can be tricky. So that you can properly prepare for what’s to come, our team have broken this down below. What is an EPC rating? EPC stands for ‘Energy Performance Certificate’. This is a document that details how environmentally friendly a property is. Usually, your score will be determined during a home or commercial survey. There are 7 ratings from A-G, with ‘A’ being the most efficient. EPC ratings were […]

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3
Oct 2022

Public Sector Decarbonisation Fund: Phase 3B 

Thinking about applying for the Public Sector Decarbonisation Fund? Now more than ever, it’s vitally important that everyone is doing their bit to lower their use of fossil fuels. To help promote this, the government is offering funding to help the public sector decarbonise their infrastructure. This being said, applying for funding is easier said than done, with lots of hoops to jump through.  For more information on the scheme and how Munday + Cramer can help, keep reading.  What is the Public Sector Decarbonisation Fund? For those of you who missed our previous blogs on PSDS, let us start […]

Public Sector Decarbonisation Fund Phase 3B from the government
31
Jan 2022

Landlords affected by new EPC regulations proposed for 2025

The government has proposed that the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) should be increased for rental properties across England and Wales. The proposal is to increase the minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating from an E up to a C by 2025. This is in line with the government’s plans to cut carbon waste and hit net-zero targets over the next couple of decades.  These changes would not be instantaneous for all properties, but new tenancies would have to comply in 2025. Following this would be all domestic and private rental properties from 2028. Failure to comply with the new […]

New EPC rules from 2025
24
Jan 2022

How Important are Building Regulations?

Building regulations are in place for the safety and wellbeing of the people that use the building. Depending on the type of building, they can cover many things, ranging from foundations, insulation and sanitation on domestic buildings to accessibility and escape routes for business/public buildings.  Without building regulations a building could be unsafe and not fit-for-purpose. This puts occupants and potentially the public at risk. They also prevent “cowboy” builders from getting away with shoddy workmanship. They provide a minimum standard for construction, so if they try to cut corners, they aren’t getting paid.  These standards also help to inform […]

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17
Jan 2022

Important Education funding dates and deadlines 2022

A new year brings new rounds of funding for the education sector’s buildings and facilities. Below we have listed some information on different types of funding and the important dates to take note of if you are looking to apply this year.  T Level Capital Fund (TLCF) TLCF is available to help eligible further education providers implement top-of-the-range facilities to enable a high quality of delivery for T-Levels. This funding is split into Specialist Equipment Allocation (SEA) and the Buildings and Facilities Improvement Grant (BFIG).  To apply for BFIG you need to be able to demonstrate that your facilities are […]

important dates and deadlines for education funding 2022
3
Jan 2022

New year, New Tech: How architectural technology has evolved over time

Once upon a time an architect’s toolkit would have only contained a mere pencil and a ruler, but this is far from the case in current times. As we move into 2022, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how things have changed in the architectural world and how incredible advances in technology have taken the profession and its creations to the next level. Examples of how far we’ve come can be seen at every stage of an architectural project. The simple introduction of computer aided design (CAD) has brought the design world from 2D hand drawings to 3D modelling. […]

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