October News - Connect and Metropolitan

CONNECT & METROPOLITAN :

WORKING TOGETHER TO DELIVER FUTURE-PROOF INFRASTRUCTURE

The addition of Metropolitan is without doubt another string to the Inexus bow. Connect will continue to deliver our traditional infrastructure such as gas, water and electric, while Metropolitan will allow developers to 'plug into' ready-made solutions that meet Code 4 and above of the Code for Sustainable Homes. On top of this the unit cost to build out in this method is considerably less than other alternatives thanks to the use of improved materials and avoiding the use of statutory connections.

Sustain have independently reviewed the offering from Metropolitan using the BREEAM assessment method. They found that:

The Metropolitan solution immediately delivers Code 4 (Code for Sustainable Homes) enabling developers to build to part L of the Building Regulations
Even more impressively the solution can deliver the Code 6 requirements if flexed, through the pragmatic use of micro-technologies such as photovoltaics and solar power, all together creating a 70% reduction in carbon
The Code 4 requirements come into force for social housing on the 1st April 2010, meaning that new sites may be reviewed using these parameters now
The Code 6 requirements come into force in 2016
The basis for the Metropolitan offering is that the developer will build as normal and 'plug in' to Code 4 using the district heating, water and fibre offerings

To learn more about Metropolitan call 0845 055 6194, or visit our website

www.met-i.co.uk.