Build Check Blog

Acoustic testing

suep — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:07:50 +0000

We are pleased to announce that Build Check is now fully UKAS accredited for Sound Insulation Testing against Part E of the Building Regulations.

This complements our airtightness testing service for both domestic and commercial developments, enabling us to provide competitive rates, flexibility and a ‘one stop shop’.

Air leakage testing of dwellings

suep — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:32:52 +0000

Do you require an air leakage test?

Please download the following pdf document: airtest dwellings

Commercial air leakage testing

suep — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:50:44 +0000

Do you require air leakage testing?

Please download the following pdf document: Commercial air tightness

We are hiring!

suep — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:46:01 +0000

Build Check Ltd are one of the leading independent UKAS accredited air tightness testing and U-value analysis consultancies in the UK, providing testing and consultancy for the domestic and commercial markets and the windows and doors industry.

Our head office is in High Wycombe and we have a number of personnel regionally based around the country.

We are continuously seeking to expand our testing and consultancy staff at both High Wycombe and regionally, in particular:

Acoustic Technician to undertake Building Acoustic testing to Part E
Regional Air Tightness testing personnel - full training provided but knowledge of the construction industry required
U-value and thermal transmittance analysis (computer modelling) - full training provided but knowledge of windows, doors and building elements desirable

To arrange an informal interview please send your CV with a covering letter to david.mckenna@buildcheck.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you.

Approved BFRC Simulator

suep — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:48:45 +0000

Congratulations to Clive Cox who has become a BFRC Approved Simulator (No 047) for modelling the thermal performance of windows to achieve Window Energy Ratings. This will enable Build Check to continue to meet the ever increasing demand with swift report turnaround times.

Product Certification - Windows & Doors Scheme (SD1)

davidmc — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:08:44 +0000

For further information on our UKAS accredited Windows & Doors Product Certification Scheme or to verify the scope of certification of our clients, e-mail: certification@buildcheck.co.uk

Build Check at Glassex 2008

davidmc — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:35:25 +0000

Build Check are working closely with Pilkington with regards to Pilkington energiKare, carrying out BFRC simulations. As a result, Pilkington have invited Build Check on to their Glassex stand on the 8th to 10th of April to answer your questions about energiKare, BFRC U-value simulations and IA services.

Ecobuild 2008

davidmc — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:03:44 +0000

David Mckenna, Managing Director of Build Check, presented a seminar, entitled ‘Airtightness testing, a mandatory requirement - how to ensure a pass’ at Ecobuild 2008 on 27 February 2008. The presentation was well received by the delegates and is available here to download (pdf). Ecobuild seminar

New regional office

davidmc — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:46:55 +0000

Build Check are pleased to announce that Clive Cox has joined Build Check as a Regional Test Engineer. Based in Wigan, Clive allows Build Check to offer a competitive air leakage testing service for the North West and Midlands. Clive can be contacted on 07825 045376.

Ecobuild 2008

davidmc — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:24:27 +0000

David Mckenna, Managing Director of Build Check will be presenting a seminar at Ecobuild on 27th February at Earls Court. The seminar titled “Airtightness testing, a mandatory requirement - how to ensure a pass” starts at 12:00 noon - see Ecobuild website for further details.