Meet the team - UK Overheating

James Healey

James is a founding partner of UK Overheating and is an expert in acoustics and overheating. He is a principal author of the Acoustics, Ventilation and Overheating: Residential Design Guide and of the Guide to Demonstrating Compliance with the Noise Requirements of Approved Document O.

He is also a contributor to the Future Homes Hub document Part O 2021 (England) Technical Guidance. James further advances his contribution to industry as Chairman of the Institute of Acoustics specialist Building Acoustics Group.

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B.Sc. Acoustics, MIOA, APM PMQ, CIBSE Affiliate Member

Multiplex

“James provided expert acoustic consultancy advice on the project from RIBA Stage D through to completion, overcoming a number of design challenges. The buildings are a success in part due to James’ involvement”.

Jonathan Howell

Jonathan is a founding partner of UK Overheating, specialising in the field of building acoustics and energy consultancy in the residential sector.

He has previously founded and managed several successful companies, developing experience in SAP and Energy assessment, Air tightness & Acoustic consultancy, while previously being a qualified Code for Sustainable Homes Assessor.

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B.Sc. Acoustics, MIOA

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Overheating in buildings has been highlighted as a key risk for the health and productivity of people and businesses in the UK

It is estimated that there are about 2,000 heat-related deaths each year in England and Wales.

This has led to new regulations to ensure occupants in new residential buildings do not suffer excessive temperatures.

Approved Document O England

Approved Document O (2021 edition – England) was released in December 2021 and came into force for all Building Regulations building notices, full plans applications and initial notices for residential buildings submitted in England from 15 June 2022.

Approved Document O Wales

Approved Document O (2022 edition – Wales) was released in May 2022 and came into force for all Building Regulations building notices, full plans applications and initial notices for residential buildings submitted in Wales from 23 November 2022.

Scottish Building Standard 3.28

Standard 3.28 of the Scottish Building Standards Domestic Technical Handbook (December 2022 edition) was released in June 2022 and came into force for all residential Building Warrant applications submitted in Scotland from 01 February 2023.