About Us

Established in 1999, J W Associates is a Building Performance Consultancy.

We offer the following specialist professional services:

  • Sunlight and daylight impact assessments for Planning Applications
  • UK Building Regs: SAP / SBEM calculations & reports
  • Energy Performance Certificates
  • Low carbon and renewable energy feasibility studies for Planning Applications
  • Energy & Daylight Credit assessments for Code for Sustainable Homes and any BREEAM sector

Assessment procedure & added value

Prior to appointment:

  • Free web based consultation during the quotation stage

After appointment:

  • We liaise directly with the Client, design team, Building control and Planning Officers to agree environmental performance targets and assessment strategies required on your project.
  • We create computer generated 3d building models at any RIBA Stage, although testing from concept “sketch” stage onwards offers the maximum added value.
  • We provide a ‘shopping list' of options and innovative trade offs to establish the optimum building performance design solutions.
  • We offer a post Planning and Building Control Application technical support service which often includes a degree of ‘technical negotiation' to help secure the relevant approval.