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This commitment to sustainability put the spotlight on businesses and property owners in the UK and their carbon footprint. Office spaces are increasingly designed to be more environmentally friendly as companies look to meet their internal ESG goals and overall sustainability objectives. Likewise, UK residents and property owners are becoming more conscientious about their property’s EPC checks and air-tightness assessments.

Since 2006, it’s been a mandatory requirement for all types of new builds in England and Wales to be tested for air tightness. Prior to this requirement, it was accepted that the average UK dwelling leaked air at a rate of 11.48 m³/(m² hr) @ 50 Pa. As of 2006, under the current UK building regulations, the standard permissible figures are between 3 and 8m³/(m² hr) @50 Pa.

In 2006, air-tightness testing was introduced across the UK as a conscious step towards reducing emissions, intended to create a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future.
As a developer, whether you’re working on a newly built estate or commercial premises, you are obligated by law to conduct air testing if the property is larger than 500m in size.

An air tightness test also known as an air leakage or air permeability test is a legal requirement in the UK for selling or buying any property larger than 500m2. This test ensures that your property conforms to environmental and safety legislation and does not leak or retain too much air.

While it is essential to get certified, your commercial building’s air tightness also speaks volumes about indoor air quality. Whether it’s gaining insights into indoor air quality or meeting necessary regulations, an air tightness test identifies problem areas and suggests the right fixes.

You may also be wondering how to get an epc certificate for your property. Well, the process is very simple and straightforward and the experienced technicians at Gio Property Solutions are more than happy to do yours, ensuring an easy experience from start to finish, saving you valuable time and efforts.

We all understand to a certain extent that EPCs are important, but how much do we really know about them? In this blog, we will clear some common misconceptions in regard to an epc certifications.

What comes to your mind when you think about your commercial building’s maintenance? Your answer may be regularly repairing the exterior of your building or servicing the elevators and lighting fixtures often.

Renting your property to students may be a great, long-term solution that certainly has its fair share of benefits. Student properties are in high demand, offering yearly rental periods and impressive profits. However, there are specific things to consider when leasing to students. Before renting your property to students, you must ensure your building is

Assessing your commercial building’s performance through air tightness testing is a valuable step towards improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact. So, let’s dive deeper into air tightness testing and discover how it can benefit your commercial space and improve its performance.

EPC certification offers a range of excellent benefits for your commercial building. From reducing energy costs and improving tenant satisfaction to increasing property value and positioning yourself as an environmentally responsible business, EPC certification is a game-changer.