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Building Information ModellingCBG Consultants, a leading Building Services Consultancy, has implemented the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and digital engineering using the latest versions of AutoDesk Revit and Navisworks software to assist with the design, production, co-ordination, and subsequent issue of projects. These projects range from single plant room developments to entire secondary schools and hospital wings. CBG's expertise spans Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (M&E), Lighting Design, Sustainable Building Design, and Building Physics, with particular proficiency as Passivhaus Consultants. |
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Building PhysicsBuilding Physics involves the transfer of heat, air, light, and sound through a building and its impact on inhabitants, as well as the associated energy implications. At CBG Consultants, we apply a first principles approach alongside the latest software and techniques to analyse building designs and develop holistic environmental strategies. This expertise is integrated across our services, including Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (M&E), Sustainable Building Design, Lighting Design, and Passivhaus Consultancy, to deliver occupant comfort and energy efficiency. Our comprehensive approach also ensures these designs align with Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes for enhanced coordination and project success. |
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Specialist Lighting DesignGood specialist lighting design is fundamental to the success of any building. It can be described as achieving the right amount of light in the right place at the right time, requiring a careful balance between illumination levels, visual contrast, positioning of fittings, and suitability of controls. At CBG Consultants, we offer a comprehensive service that encompasses every aspect of the lighting design process, from initial concept sketches and visualisations to on-site commissioning and handover. Our in-depth experience spans a diverse range of applications, including the greatest cathedrals, newly built schools and colleges, scheduled (secluded?) ancient monuments, high-end private residences, commercial premises, and transport interchanges. |
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MEP (Mechancial, Electrical and Public Health Engineering)Our core business is the design of Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health Engineering, where we have extensive experience across all industry sectors. We pride ourselves on employing some of the most talented engineers in the field, supported by our specialist teams in building physics, ensuring that we deliver robust technical design solutions tailored to client requirements in a disciplined and considerate manner. At CBG Consultants, we engage with stakeholders early in the process to review and reaffirm project aspirations, ensuring client satisfaction upon completion. |
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PassivhausPassivhaus is a German-based building standard, which, using well-established building physics, delivers the highest standards of energy efficiency and occupant comfort. By simplifying the building envelope, and careful detailing of building elements, the Passivhaus approach cuts out the unknowns associated with a building’s thermal performance. This approach, followed by greater quality control on-site, results in buildings which perform as predicted. We are not aware of any other standard in the world that can consistently deliver this kind of performance. |
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SustainabilitySustainability continues to be a major driver on many building projects and we are committed to building design solutions that preserve and, whenever possible, improve the natural environment. We have significant experience in developing low-carbon energy strategies for building and can deliver BREEAM certification across a range of sectors. |
Energy consumption in buildings and its associated carbon emissions remain a significant concern, both for environmental impact and operational costs. At CBG Consultants, we promote a fabric-first approach to energy efficiency, emphasising passive design measures to reduce energy demands. This is then supported by the design of efficient Building Services, including Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (M&E) solutions.
Renewable energy technology also plays a vital role in the energy mix, offering substantial reductions in energy use and carbon emissions. CBG has extensive experience in the selection, design, and implementation of renewable systems, such as Solar PV, Solar Thermal, heat pumps, and biomass, aligning with our commitment to Sustainable Building Design and Building Physics.
The environmental conditions within a building significantly impact occupant well-being. Controlling internal temperatures and air quality is crucial for creating a habitable environment. At CBG Consultants, we address these aspects through a holistic approach that integrates Building Physics, Sustainable Building Design, and Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (M&E) solutions. The method of providing fresh air to a building is vital in maintaining air quality while preventing cold drafts in winter and overheating in summer.
Buildings with poor thermal comfort often consume more energy, as space heating may need to be increased in winter, and mechanical cooling may be required in summer. To mitigate this, we use dynamic thermal modelling to simulate building behaviour, enabling us to analyse both new designs and existing buildings in depth.
We provide consultancy services to meet the requirements of building regulations and planning authorities including:
Daylight is essential for occupant well-being, energy efficiency, and enhancing the architectural and aesthetic quality of a building. At CBG Consultants, we integrate Lighting Design and Building Physics to optimise daylight within spaces, ensuring both functional and comfortable environments. Climate-based daylight Modelling (CBDM) offers a more advanced approach than traditional methods by assessing the usefulness of daylight, not just its quantity. For example, rooms with extensive glazing may be beautifully lit in overcast conditions but uncomfortably bright during sunny weather.
We provide expert guidance on achieving optimal daylight design, including considerations of building form, façade design, and glazing optimisation. Using CBDM software, we perform detailed daylight analysis to evaluate a building's performance against key criteria such as Daylight Autonomy (DA) and Useful Daylight Illuminance (UDI), aligning with our commitment to Sustainable Building Design and Building Information Modelling (BIM) for fully integrated and efficient solutions. Ruskin School of Art is an example of a building where we optimised the glazing design for daylight distribution and regulated temperatures.(just a suggestion Stace, may read better your way or with this. Or with consistent temperatures.
