The New CDM regulations 2015 took effect on 6th April 2015. By law; compliance means: New projects starting April 6th Onwards – the new regulations apply immediately. Existing projects continuing beyond 6th October 2015 are required to comply with the new Regulations by 6th October 2015. For existing projects and those due to complete before […]
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Yearly Archives: 2015
Virtus Consult were recently commissioned to carry out an Energy Cost and Carbon Reduction survey of the Summerfield School Site in Oxford, We interviewed the client and operational team and then carried out a detailed survey of the estate. We have identified savings of 20% on consumption and 17% on cost through the implementation of […]
Read MoreAs part of our continuing Programme Management role at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Virtus have been working with the Trust and appointed design team to develop options for a further 480 car parking spaces at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield. The move comes as part of an overall re-masterplanning for Good Hope […]
Read MoreWe are proud to announce the opening of our new Leeds office this week. The launch of the office and the addition of James Almond to the Virtus team will allow Virtus to strengthen and grow our exciting offering to clients, in terms of clients and locations where we will look to service the needs of our growing client base.
Read MoreProject provides a new dedicated Interventional Radiology suite with specialist equipment and purpose built changing facilities, consultation rooms and recovery areas –– Current stage – Option appraisal stage
Read MoreVirtus Consult have been shortlisted for Building Awards 2015 – Construction Consultant/Surveyor of the Year (fewer than 100 staff).
Read MoreBritish manufacturers are unaware of and underprepared for the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme assessments scheduled to take place this year, according to research from npower Business Solutions. The findings demonstrate that, although the policy is designed to help large organisations cut their energy use, 49 per cent of manufacturing businesses stated they were unaware of […]
Read MoreBrand new extended ward unit over 1000sqm, its purpose is to streamline the two services into a dedicated area on one site, maximising clinical efficiencies–– Current stage – Business case currently under review
Read MoreImprovements in energy efficiency over the past thirty years means that there are 14 fewer power stations operating today than would have been needed, had Britain remained as energy inefficient as it was in 1980. The use of more energy efficient technologies has meant that the energy intensity of British industry had nearly halved over […]
Read MoreOrganisations must notify the Environment Agency by 5trh December 2015 that they have complied with their ESOS obligations, non – compliance may result in civil penalties up to £40k. Organisations are responsible for maintaining evidence of compliance.
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