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Is development on a given site viable? We will provide you with a realistic appraisal for your development at the very earliest stage of the project. Our rigorous process involves establishing the legal, technical, and planning constraints attac

Masterplanning requires a strategic vision to unlock the potential for healthy, integrated communities. Our ambition is always to deliver healthy places to live, work and play which bring people together. Places which are well connected and enco

Helping potential buyers or investors to visualise the development is key to a swift sale process and creating partnerships. We can provide photo-realistic, computer generated images (CGIs) of the development to support your marketing work.

Local Authorities have policies that require developments to address energy efficiency and use of low-carbon and renewable technologies. We can advise you on the requirements of these policies and provide the calculations to demonstrate complianc

All publicly funded projects for retrofitting dwellings for improved energy efficiency are required to use the PAS 2035 standard. We are experienced PAS 2035 designers, having worked on one of the 16 Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Demonstrat

The Passivhaus standard is increasingly recognised as an international benchmark for low energy, healthy buildings. We were one of the first certified Passivhaus Designers in the Southwest region and are actively working with private and public

And the fun begins! We will develop detailed proposals for healthy, sustainable and creative development and communicate these effectively to you through plans, mood boards and 3D visualisations. Thorough discussions from the outset will ensure e

Getting the detail right is key to achieving the quality you desire in a cost-effective manner. We will work with you to develop tender packs, construction drawings and specifications to support an effective tender process and enable the success

Successful development grows out of genuine collaboration. We recommend engaging with local communities and stakeholders as early as possible. Genuine collaboration removes barriers and enables your project to garner support across the community.

Thermal bridging is a key part of energy efficiency and plays a significant role in reducing energy losses from buildings. A requirement for both Passivhaus and SAP calculations, thermal bridge calculations have implications for construction det

For Building Regulations Part L approval on residential projects, early understanding of SAP compliance is important in ensuring designs are optimised at the earliest stage. At early design stage we provide SAP calculations for compliance. At pr

Under CDM 2015 Regulations, clients have a statutory duty to appoint a Principal Designer to coordinate Health and Safety during the design of buildings. Through training and appropriate accreditation, we ensure that we have the necessary skills

Navigating the planning system to obtain approval can be complicated. We will guide you through the process and manage each step so that there are no nasty surprises. Informed by detailed understanding of policy context, we will prepare and subm

With the project now in full flow on site, we will provide ongoing support adapted to suit the chosen procurement method. We will work with contractors, other consultants, sub-contractors and suppliers to assist the smooth delivery of projects on

When your project is ready to progress to the construction phase, we can offer a full contract administration service to protect your interests and ensure that the project is delivered according to your priorities. We will manage and review

Local Planning Authorities across the country are updating their policies to include mandatory Whole Life Carbon Assessments. We are certified construction life cycle assessment specialists. This enables us to provide Whole Life Carbon Assessment

At gcp we know that the growing terminology around low carbon housing is confusing and practical implications on development can seem unclear. As early advocates for Passivhaus and low carbon design, we want to help our clients explore how high qu

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