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When installing solar panels (in the UK), it is im

When installing solar panels (in the UK), it is important to ensure they are South facing. Panels facing south will face the sun all day long. This gives them the maximum possible time to collect sunlight and convert it into energy. ☀️
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Thermal imaging helps to identify weaknesses in th

Thermal imaging helps to identify weaknesses in the building fabrics insulation, excessive thermal bridges and locate unintended air leakage paths within the fabric of a building! 🏡🏢

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Running new services through an existing building

Running new services through an existing building can be extremely challenging. This is mainly due to the make-up of the existing building fabric and the space available for pipework, cable routes and plant. 🔧
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Yes it still works 😂 . #survey #design #consul

Yes it still works 😂
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Back in Edinburgh for more survey work....😎 .

Back in Edinburgh for more survey work....😎
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Swipe to see the finished installation...😉 . #

Swipe to see the finished installation...😉
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BIM is an extremely powerful tool. 🔧 . Having

BIM is an extremely powerful tool. 🔧
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Having the capability to model all of our services in 3D allows us to identify pinch points and setting out details before we even get to site. 🏗 It also helps to visualise how the completed installation will look. 🏢
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As engineers it’s exciting to see just how fast

As engineers it’s exciting to see just how fast technology is evolving. Due to the advancements in technology, we may witness the start of the space tourism industry today! 🌙
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Best of luck to @richardbranson and the @virgingalactic team!
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Most electrical fires are caused by faulty electri

Most electrical fires are caused by faulty electrical plugs/sockets and old, outdated appliances. This is why it is important to ensure your electrical installation is periodically checked! ⚡️
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This is one we picked up today! Can you spot the problem?😉
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It’s always great seeing a design come to life b

It’s always great seeing a design come to life but it’s even better when the installation is of the highest standard. 👌
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We insulate supply air ducts to maintain the tempe

We insulate supply air ducts to maintain the temperature inside the duct by insulating it from the warmer/colder ambient air temperature. If the air in the duct is heated or cooled by the surrounding air, the HVAC system functions less effectively and you will need more energy to maintain the duct's correct temperature. 🤓
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Having the capability to model all of our services

Having the capability to model all of our services in 3D allows us to identify pinch points and setting out details before we even get to site. 🏗
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BIM may be slightly more expensive at first glance but it can save a whole lot of pain and money further down the line! 👏
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It’s common in older properties to have 2 separa

It’s common in older properties to have 2 separate electricity meters. Having ‘related’ meters means you have 2 separate electricity meters.
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This arrangement is called different names depending on the supplier. They can be called dynamically teleswitched energy meters, exotic meters, Total Heat meters, Total Control meters or Weathercall meters. 🤓
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Emergency lighting systems must be checked regular

Emergency lighting systems must be checked regularly (monthly) to ensure the system is operating as designed. 💡
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The test function of emergency lighting systems can be configured in 2 ways; a manual (key switch) system as pictured or luminaries can be specified with a self-test function. The self-test luminaries negate the need for manual monthly checks. ✅
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Ventilation is necessary in buildings to remove 's

Ventilation is necessary in buildings to remove 'stale' air and replace it with 'fresh' air. 💨
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This helps to:
✅Moderate internal temperatures.
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✅Reduce the accumulation of moisture, odours and other gases that can build up during occupied periods.
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✅ Provide a more pleasant environment for the building occupants
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Exposed services can not only save money but also

Exposed services can not only save money but also look cool too! 😎
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When designing building services within an existin

When designing building services within an existing building, it is important to be sympathetic to any historic features or details. 🏡
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This can be extremely difficult but by working with an experienced designer can ensure the building services do not impact the look or feel of the building. 🧑‍💻
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On larger scale projects, M&E coordination is crit

On larger scale projects, M&E coordination is critical to successful implementation of building services. This is particularly important when there are multiple contractors.👩‍🔧
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As experts in the design and quality assurance of M&E systems, we can oversee the installation of these systems to ensure a successful project and a happy client. 😆
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Construction quality assurance is imperative to en

Construction quality assurance is imperative to ensure a safe and reliable installation. By having a professional engineer check your installation, you are also ensuring the finished product is of a standard. 👨‍🔧👩‍🔧
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It’s been another incredibly busy week for the t

It’s been another incredibly busy week for the team here at Survey Design Consult! 🥵
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This week has seen us complete a number of key stages on our large residential redevelopments in Edinburgh and a 4 floor office fitout in Dumbartonshire. We have also continued to support our ongoing projects including a new sports pavilion in North Berwick, a hotel lighting scheme, the redevelopment of block of flats in Airdrie, a new car warehouse in Lanarkshire but to name a few!
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During the design development of any project, it i

During the design development of any project, it is important to ensure all assumptions are documented or better yet, validated prior to construction works commencing. This helps to reduce the risk at a later project stage and avoid late design changes which helps to reduce delays, additional costs and issues when works begin in site. 🤓
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A large part of the UK governments plan to decarbo

A large part of the UK governments plan to decarbonise the country by 2050 is to increase the number of electric vehicles on the roads. This means the UK could become the first major economy to legislate for net zero emissions by 2050! 🌿
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To increase the number of electric vehicles on the road, there needs to be a large investment in the amount of charging infrastructure.
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Pictured is one of our recent completed installations!🚗
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Construction quality assurance is imperative to en

Construction quality assurance is imperative to ensure a safe and reliable installation. By having a professional engineer check your installation, you are also ensuring the finished product is of a high standard. 👨‍🔧👩‍🔧
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Interdisciplinary integration at its best. 😉 .

Interdisciplinary integration at its best. 😉
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During energy appraisals, we use the latest therma

During energy appraisals, we use the latest thermal imaging technology to determine problems such as excessive thermal bridging, poor insulation and air leakage paths in the fabric of a building. 🏡 🏢
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By including the building services in the detailed

By including the building services in the detailed renders, the client can truly appreciate how it is going to look on completion of works. 😆
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This reduces the amount of change during the construction phase and ensures the client achieves the look they are after!👏
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Got sent this awesome drone photo of one of our pr

Got sent this awesome drone photo of one of our previously completed lighting projects.😎
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High voltage kind of day 😆⚡️ . #survey #de

High voltage kind of day 😆⚡️
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One of our aims as a business is to ensure everyon

One of our aims as a business is to ensure everyone has access to building services advice regardless of the size and scale of the project. 🏡 🏢🏥
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Many people think M&E consultants are only used on multi-million pound developments or that building services consultants are too expensive. This is not the case!
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Although we do work on large multi-disciplinary projects, we also assist clients with home extensions, renovations and new build properties. As we don’t have any products to sell, we can search the whole market for solutions that meet your requirements and help advise you before any materials are bought!
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We often get asked if we design drainage systems..

We often get asked if we design drainage systems...in short the answer is YES! 💧
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Generally M&E consultants design all above ground drainage and below ground drainage is the responsibility of the civil engineering designer. 👍
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