News and eventsFeb 2010 Results of the Customer Survey SCC Gecko conducted comfirm that we are doing almost everything right. Still a small improvement to achieve 100% satifaction. 96.7% would recommend SCC Gecko Ltd to others and were satisfied with the work and quality carried out Another Consultant complete course and Qualify's to perfom Display Energy Certificates. Dec 2009 Great end to 2009 SCC Gecko secure work with 2 new commercial agents. Agreement in place to train surveyor from local House developer 6-12 months secondment Oct 2009 Current legislation states all public buildings over 1000m² are required to have DEC and advisory report in place The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD 2), due to come into effect in December 2010, will necessitate the production of DEC’S including Advisory reports for all public buildings over 250m². The penalty is £500 for failing to display a DEC at all times in a prominent place clearly visible to the public and £1,000 for failing to have possession of a valid advisory report. Director Alan Small, raises in excess of £1500.00 for Local charity by completing the Extra Mile Challenge Aug 2009 Director Alan Small, does his bit for charity. taking on a 500 mile bike ride in France Air conditioning surveys are a requirement and here at SCC Gecko we can help. July 2009 Another consultant completes and becomes qaulified Commercial level 3 Assessor SCC had a great summer with growth beyond forecasted target June 2009 SCC Gecko Ltd renew Air test accreditation with BINDT: SCC Gecko are 1 of 16 companies accredited to conduct Air Tests in the whole of: Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Oxfordshire, Slough As Part of our Continual commitment to provide the Part L service: SCC Gecko Ltd renew accreditation with Elmhurst for On Construction Energy Assessments (Sap Calculations and EPC) ONCEA SCC Gecko also provide NDEA Level 3 NDEA Level 4DIP DEC May 2009 With our ever increasing commitment to provide high levels of customer service, another consultant has reached Level 4 Status. Our Display Energy Certificate service is now available throughout the UK. Project management Whats is evident, is public authorities are not just looking for companies to complete the DEC requirments for them, an additional requirement is to project manage this , allow them to focus on their core activities. With this in mind,SCC Gecko have put in place a Project Management team to focus on this specific requirment. April 2009 Extended UK Coverage, SCC Gecko have manage to secure the services of additional qaulified energy consultants, which will alow us to provide a more focussed service in Newcastle, London, Birmingham. March 2009 First qtr. SCC Gecko Ltd 1st qtr review exceeded all expectations in terms of both new enquiry’s and the work completed. The level of business was 200 % increase on the previous qtr and the 2nd qtr projected business is looking very promising. Double the traffic to new Web Site. SCC Gecko Ltd saw a dramatic increase in the traffic to the new look web site. The feedback from customers is that they found it to be informative, easy to navigate and they especially found the FAQ section most informative. Level 3 & 4 NDEA’s. In March another consultant has passed Level 3 and can now undertake commercial energy assessments, one has also Level 4 , all this helps top service the ever increasing demands of our customers. Portfolio. Asbestos Surveys were added to the portfolio and the work is undertaken by RICS qualified surveyors. February 2009 New Web Site. SCC Gecko Ltd recognised that there is a need for more informative sites to assist developers with unanswered questions in relation to Part L requirements for building regulations and the impact of EPC's in the build process. Therefore a new FAQ's section has been introduced in to the new site, with a feature currently being developed to allow questions to be posted that are not covered. SCC Gecko Ltd will endeavour to get the questions answered and post in the FAQ section. January 2009 Its official, SCC Gecko Ltd is a good place to work, with the announcement that we have secured the status of Investor in People. “Securing Investor in People has always been a goal of SCC Gecko Ltd. Investing in peoples futures through training and development is vital, retaining our staff is crucial to our success. We view our staff as the backbone of the company, ensuring that they feel valued and that they are part of the organization, this helps us build on our achievements of 2008." Mike Ovenden December 2008 What Recession? SCCG have one of the busiest months of the year, completing all projects on time and to budget. SCCG complete 211 Energy Performance Certificate For Muse Developments at one of their prestigious sites in Reading. November 2008 SCCG complete Energy Performance Certificate on behalf of Milton Keynes Council. October 2008
EPCs Energy Performance Certificates required on the construction, sale or rent of all commercial condition buildings > 50 m2
Display Energy Certificates required for all public buildings >1,000 m2 September 2008 Due to continued interest in SCCG services in particular EPC and DEC, SCCG appoint a dedicated Project Coordinator. Energy Performance Certificates for The Mill, Stalybridge, an Urban Splash development completed on time. SCCG become a full member of the UK Green Building Council August 2008 SCCG commitment to excellence is reflected in the appointment of a dedicated Air Testing Manager, Ian Small. Working with AtelierTen, SCCG deliver Urban Splash Predicted Energy Certificates. July 2008 SCCG commit to MK with the membership to the Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce. A working relationship with Paul Newman New Homes was successfully reviewed and SCCG (SCC Gecko Ltd) look to future projects. SCCG (SCC Gecko Ltd) announce their commitment to achieve investors in people. June 2008 Secure first Commercial Energy Assessment level 3. Consultants complete the Commercial Energy Assessment course Level 3-4. L-Atelier and SCCG (SCC Gecko Ltd) agree respective working relationship. Emerson Buck private property developer keen to ensure their portfolio meets the latest standards employ SCCG (SCC Gecko Ltd) to review their stock. Complete the Bermondsey Project on behalf of Galliford Try Construction Ltd. Project completed on time and within budget. May 2008 A dedicated team leader employed by SCCG (SCC Gecko Ltd) to manage the Air Testing Services. Engaged by Galliford Try Construction Ltd for air testing services in Bermondsey. Consultant successfully completed the Elmhurst on Construction Energy Assessor course. SCCG (SCC Gecko Ltd) fully accredited to issue EPC’s. April 2008 Terms agreed with AtelierTen who are one of the leading (environmental | building services engineers), committed to low energy principles since setting up in 1990. Bindt (British Institution for non Destructive Testing) accreditation body approves SCCG to issue air tightness testing certificates for New Build Dwellings. SCCG (SCC Gecko Ltd) achieve Air Tightness Testing accreditation through Stroma.
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