Environmental Consultancy Service - e2S
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e2s logoEnvironmental Consultancy Service e²S offers a specialist environmental, economic and social consultancy services to housing providers and others. Work has been undertaken for a number of clients including Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Architects and manufacturers.

The consultancy is a service of Black Country Housing Group Limited. All enquiries to:

e²S, BCS Associates Ltd, 134 High Street, Blackheath, West Midlands. B65 0EE.
Tel: 0121 561 1969
Email: e2s@bcha.co.uk

The services we provide include:

Policy and Strategic Support to develop

  • Sustainability Policy and Strategy
  • Environmental Policy and Strategy
  • Environmental Plans

Bid Preparation

  • Funding and/or Development proposals
  • Specification writing
  • Cost Advice
  • Case Study data and credentials

Design Advice

  • Optimise thermal comfort
  • Provide Warmth, Safety, Security and Accessibility
  • Maximise daylight
  • Foster Better Community Relations
  • Minimise Waste
  • Reduce Fuel and Water Bills

Design Simulations to Predict and/or Optimise

  • Insulation levels
  • Thermal mass
  • Heating strategy
  • Ventilation strategies
  • Window sizes and positions
  • Shading devices
  • Background air infiltration rate

Monitoring and Audit

  • Sustainability
  • Environmental Impact
  • Energy and Water Use

Environmental Impact Assessment and Management

  • Life Cycle Assessments, e.g. Bespoke, Boustead, Code for Sustainable Homes, BREEM - Multi-Residential, Office and Bespoke
  • Energy Performance Certificates from Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP), Energy Ratings and NHER Ratings
  • Building Performance Monitoring Services
  • Carbon Footprinting
  • Environmental Management Systems

Alternative Technologies

  • Methods to heat domestic hot water
  • Methods of generating electricity
  • Methods to reduce water consumption
  • Methods of providing effective ventilation
  • Methods of providing communal heating
  • Surveying, assessment, modelling and certification

Stakeholder Participation Occupier Support to:

  • Provide Home User Guides, Manuals and Travel Plans
  • Establish Community Links
  • Set-up Focus Groups
  • Engage Residents
  • Access Local Jobs & Training
  • Integrate New Tenants
  • Develop Community Agreements

Technical Support

  • Develop a "Green" Vocabulary
  • Answer technical queries
  • Cost/benefit Analyses
  • Understand Sustainability
  • Develop or Update Project and Design Briefs

Economic Development

  • Product Innovation and Development
  • Functional and Market Testing new products
  • Business Incubation
  • Economic and Money Advice

e²S has a specialist website for fuel cell technology. Please visit www.energycells.org.uk for more information.

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