BREEAM Indoor Air Quality Testing: Why It Matters When we think about what makes a building great, energy bills and acoustics usually come to mind first. But there’s something just as important hiding in plain sight: the air your occupants are breathing every single day. That’s exactly why BREEAM puts indoor air quality front and …
Why Choose APT for Your Thermal Imaging Survey? When it comes to finding problems that cannot be seen with the naked eye, thermal imaging can be an incredibly valuable tool. At APT Sound Testing, we provide professional thermal imaging surveys for clients across the UK, helping to identify hidden faults, energy inefficiencies and potential maintenance …
Top 10 Benefits of Thermal Imaging for Buildings Thermal imaging for buildings is transforming how we approach property maintenance, energy efficiency, and safety. Using highly trained Level 3 thermographers, using the latest thermal imaging cameras provide a non-invasive, real-time way to inspect a building’s envelope and systems. With applications ranging from building energy saving to …
BREEAM Indoor Air Quality Testing – Everything You Need to Know Creating a healthy indoor environment is becoming an increasingly important part of modern construction. Whether you’re developing an office, healthcare facility, school or residential building, achieving excellent indoor air quality is essential for both occupant wellbeing and BREEAM compliance. At APT Sound Testing, we’ve …
Commercial Air Tightness Testing Requirements: A Complete Guide Commercial air tightness testing is a legal requirement for most new commercial buildings across the UK. It plays a vital role in demonstrating compliance with Approved Document L (Part L) of the Building Regulations, helping to ensure that buildings achieve modern standards for energy efficiency, carbon reduction, …
Extractor Fan Testing: A Complete Guide to Part F Building Regulations As modern homes become increasingly airtight and energy efficient, effective ventilation has never been more important. While improved insulation helps reduce energy consumption, it also means that moisture, pollutants and stale air can become trapped inside a property if ventilation systems are not performing …
BREEAM Indoor Air Quality Testing – Why It Matters When it comes to creating healthy, comfortable buildings, indoor air quality is just as important as energy efficiency or acoustic performance. That’s why BREEAM places such a strong focus on ensuring the air inside a building is safe for the people who use it every day. …
Expert Air Tightness Testing Across the UK APT Sound Testing provides professional Air Tightness Testing services throughout the United Kingdom, supporting projects of all sizes — from individual residential properties to large-scale commercial developments. As one of the few companies in the UK accredited by UKAS to undertake both Air and Sound Testing, we provide …
Why Thermal Imaging Is Essential for Modern Data Centres In a world where data centres are the backbone of business operations, organisations increasingly rely on ever-increasing computing power; server rack densities continue to rise, placing greater demands on electrical infrastructure and cooling systems. The result is higher energy consumption, increased maintenance requirements, and a greater …
BS 8233 Planning Noise Surveys & Your Building Project If you’re developing a new residential scheme, converting an existing building, or refurbishing a property, achieving compliance with BS 8233:2014 is often a key part of securing planning approval and creating comfortable living environments. BS 8233 provides practical guidance on controlling noise in and around buildings. …