Build Sustainable Awards 2016

2016 Sustainable Building Awards Build 61 Company: R P Compliance Testing Ltd Name: Mrs Ros Piggott Email :[email protected] Web Address: www.rp-compliance.co.uk Address: 9 Park Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 5BP Telephone: 01485 580018 s a service provider R P Compliance Testing deliver a full package with ‘Design’ & ‘As Built’ energy calculations (SAP’s, SBEM’s, PEA’s, EPC’s etc.), sound insulation testing of separating partitions in dwellings and air tightness testing both of which we are UKAS accredited to perform on all building types and sizes. In addition, the firm’s engineers are Bpec qualified for domestic ventilation inspect, test and commissioning together with PAT testing. Ros talks us through the industry currently and explains the key challenges her firm is facing. “The volume of building work has significantly increased over the last two years, but with the recent Brexit we believe that many will be cautious over the coming months and we may see work slowing down in the short-term. We will not be affected by this due to limited overheads and efficient staff and systems “The key challenge we face is educating our clients and sometimes Building Control, who are not always completely up to speed with the requirements within the standards we work to or how to achieve the best results. In 2015 we launched a free CPD that helps to provide an understanding of how to ensure compliance, whilst at the same time aiming to achieve high performance of the building in terms of efficiency and effectiveness by identifying important detail from the outset of the build. “We are lucky as due to the nature of our work we encounter few challanges, but projects range from small single storey dwellings to student accommodation, restaurants, warehouses and large office developments. The only real issue for engineers is vehicle access to the building under test, minimising the distance that heavy and expensive equipment needs to be carried.” Overall the future looks bright for the firm, which is focused on growth, as Ros highlights in her final comment. “For the future we plan to grow by continuing to invest in our staff by encouraging them to gain new qualifications that will complement our current skill base for the services we provide. We will be promoting our company and services at exhibitions including EcoShowcase at which we have been at the Wembley and Leicester events so far this year.” Best for Compliance Advice & Testing Services 2016 - Norfolk R P Compliance Testing Ltd is a UKAS Accredited field test laboratory providing a range of services that demonstrate compliance with building regulations. Ros Piggott talks us through the firm and its service offering. A AR160119