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It was our pleasure to assist with the newly published SKArating Offices Environmental 2.0 Scheme, an assessment methodology that helps property and construction professionals design, assess, and certify fit-out projects based on their environmental impact.

The update is the result of genuine industry collaboration, bringing together sustainability experts, designers, and clients to reshape the framework for today’s challenges. The updated scheme has been refined to include 83 targeted measures across 9 key impact categories, placing a stronger emphasis on measurable environmental performance and real-world outcomes.

Through collaboration with a wide range of industry stakeholders, we dedicated our knowledge and expertise to this initiative, ensuring it continues to support the drive for greener, smarter, and more sustainable buildings.

A big well done to Lee Pasifull for his involvement in such an important project! 👏

To access this online tool, click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ettmNYqX

In this month’s edition of Employee Spotlights, we introduce Franky Proto, our Office Manager at LP Energy Associates. We recently sat down with her to learn more about her role and what she enjoys in her free time.

🗨️ When did you join LP Energy, and how are you getting on so far?
“I joined LP Energy Associates in September 2023, shortly after moving from London. The past two years have been fantastic, learning about a new industry and working with such an amazing group of people has been a truly rewarding experience.”

🗨️ What inspired you to join LP Energy?
“My partner and Lee have been friends for a while, which is how I first learned about the position. I was intrigued by the opportunity to explore the energy industry and to use my skills to streamline processes and support the day-to-day management of the business.”

🗨️ What’s the most exciting challenge you have tackled in your role so far?
“Before joining LP Energy, I was a primary school teacher in London, so I was very used to organising schedules for myself, colleagues, and lots of children. When I arrived at LP Energy, there were already great systems in place, but I wanted to introduce something the whole team could use to track our jobs from start to finish – especially since we’re all involved at different stages of each project. With Lee’s input, I was able to implement a new CRM system that helps the team monitor, schedule, and organise workloads, and it works pretty well!

🗨️ What motivates you to keep pushing forward professionally?
“Ultimately, the success of the company is my biggest motivation. Lee has built a great team and created a comfortable, collaborative work environment for all of us. The opportunity to work on new projects and engage in CPD means we are constantly learning, improving, and staying engaged in our work.”

🗨️ What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
“Nothing lasts forever.’ It’s more of a saying than advice, but my dad repeats it constantly. It’s a continual reminder to enjoy things while they last and to never take anything for granted. It’s also a comfort to know that when times are tough, those moments will eventually pass too.”

🗨️ What hobby or activity always helps you recharge outside of work?
“Cooking or reading, sometimes even reading about cooking, helps me wind down. I love experimenting with food, exploring new recipes and techniques, and ultimately cooking for friends and family.”

🗨️ What’s a personal goal or adventure you’re planning for the next year?
“I want to be outside more next year. More hikes, more mountains, more exploring of our beautiful English countryside.”

🗨️ If you could have dinner with any historical or famous figure, who would it be?
“The late Peter Steele, who was the lead vocalist and bassist of Type O Negative. I’d love to cook for us while we talked about life and music.”

🗨️ If you could instantly master a new language, which one would it be and why?
“Italian, so I could speak confidently with my family in Italy and surprise my grandparents with my newfound fluency. I understand enough to get by, but I’ve always struggled with conversational Italian.”

🗨️ If you could watch a film again for the first time, what would it be and why?
“Midsommar (2019) has become my favourite horror film. It’s full of suspense, shock, and intrigue, and Florence Pugh gives a brilliant performance.”

We’re excited to announce our latest contract win at 14 Eccleston Street, right in the heart of Westminster, London.

This high-end residential development places a strong emphasis on sustainable design and low/zero carbon solutions, with a focus on upgrading the building fabric and services to meet the client’s energy and carbon reduction targets, ensuring a future-proofed and sustainable approach.

Our scope includes:

✅ Energy and Low-Carbon Design
✅ Energy Performance Feasibility
✅ Mechanical & Electrical Consultancy
✅ Overheating Study

The outcome will be a pathway toward decarbonised, future-ready, high-end residential units that align with modern sustainability goals.

We’re proud to contribute to projects that balance luxury living with environmental responsibility.♻️

Air pressure testing is a vital method for assessing the airtightness of a building. By measuring the air leakage rate, we can determine how effectively a building is sealed from external elements – helping to:

✔️ Improve energy efficiency
✔️ Enhance indoor comfort and air quality
✔️ Ensure compliance with building regulations
✔️ Reduce utility costs and carbon footprint

We work with contractors, developers, and architects to:

• Ensure compliance with Part L and industry standards
• Identify leakage paths before they become costly issues
• Support smoother handovers and reduce project delays

Why is this important for EPCs? 🔍

When no air pressure test is carried out, EPC assessors must use default SBEM/ SAP figures in line with EPC Conventions, which often do not reflect the true performance of the building. At LP Energy, we strongly recommend air pressure testing to ensure an accurate energy model, a stronger EPC rating, and a more sustainable building overall.

With the recent change in RDSAP to RDSAP 10, we now have the capabilities to air test existing properties as part of upgrade projects and to assist with landlords who are aiming to meet with MEES compliance.

Our reports are clear, actionable, and designed to help you hit airtightness targets with confidence.

If your next project requires testing, we’d be glad to support you.

Meet Jordan Short, the Senior Energy Consultant at LP Energy Associates. We recently caught up with Jordan to discover more about his role and what he likes to get up to outside of work.

🗨️ When did you join LP Energy, and how are you getting on so far?
“I’ve been working with LP Energy for just over three years now, but I officially became a full-time employee at the start of 2025. I’d like to think I’m doing pretty well – otherwise, they probably wouldn’t have asked me to come on full-time!”

🗨️ What do you find most fulfilling about your job?
“I get to do a lot of surveys in London, and a lot of the buildings I get to survey are old, historical buildings. Having the opportunity to explore and work within these unique spaces is something I absolutely love”

🗨️ What does a typical day in your role look like?
“My role can be quite varied, so I don’t really have a typical day. However, when it’s an office day, it usually involves studying drawings and construction details, building 3D models of the projects, and producing the calculations. If I’m out on surveys, then it’s wandering around buildings and taking a lot of measurements and photos, which we then use to inform the 3D models and calculations.”

🗨️ Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
“I’m hoping to still be at LP Energy, where we’ve grown as a company and as a team, and continue working on interesting projects.”

🗨️ What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
“I love cooking and spend a lot of my free time in the kitchen, but my other half and I also do a lot of house renovation. Our house is quite often a building site, but I absolutely love it.”

🗨️ If you could swap jobs with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
“If we got to keep the day’s money, then it would be Jeff Bezos; otherwise, it would be the head of MI5 or the FBI, as I’d love to know all the world’s secrets.”

🗨️ If you could instantly master any skill or talent, what would it be and why?
“It would definitely be speaking another language. We travel to Italy a lot, so if I had to be more specific, it would be speaking Italian.”

🗨️ What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
“The piece of advice that resonates with me the most is to let other people talk and actually listen to what they’re saying, rather than just waiting for your turn to speak. I’ve made great friends and heard amazing stories because of this advice.”

🗨️ If you could watch a film again for the first time, what would it be and why?
“I thought Inception was incredible when I first watched it and would love to watch it again without knowing what’s going to happen, although it’s still a good watch now!”

🗨️ What’s one thing on your bucket list that you’re aiming to do next?
“I’m trying to eat at as many of the top restaurants in the world as possible, so visiting Japan and dining at some of the best restaurants in Tokyo is next on my list.”

🗨️ If you could relive one day of your life, just to feel it again, which day would it be?
“The correct answer would probably be my wedding day, and that wouldn’t be a lie, as it was my favourite day ever. Although, as a Spurs fan, we don’t see much success, so watching us win the Europa League would be up there too!”

🗨️ If time and money were no object, what would you be doing right now?
“I’m a big animal lover, so I would definitely be involved in conservation efforts as a volunteer. Particularly with marine life, but I’d be happy working anywhere in the world.”

We’re delighted to share that LP Energy Associates has been appointed to deliver specialist energy and building services consultancy for the major refurbishment of a listed heritage dwelling in Suffolk.

This exciting project involves extensive internal upgrades and the conversion of existing outbuildings for residential use – all within the constraints of a sensitive, historic site.

Our role includes developing a bespoke energy upgrade strategy, replacing the existing oil-based system with a future-proofed, off-grid heat pump solution to provide efficient heating and hot water.

Our scope of work includes:

📌 Site Survey to build existing model
📌 Energy Model showing heat losses, heating, and cooling loads
📌 Energy upgrade modelling – showing costs, paybacks, and EPC rating
📌 Stakeholder coordination throughout the design phase

Careful planning will be essential due to high heat loss and heritage restrictions, but our approach ensures the best balance between conservation and energy performance. We’re proud to play a key role in creating a more sustainable future for historic properties.

We’re thrilled to announce that LP Energy have been appointed by Workman Group to deliver energy performance consultancy for the Pamona Wharf residential block in Manchester.

This exciting project focuses on future-proofing an existing residential development through a detailed NZAP modelling exercise and a clear roadmap to achieving EPC B compliance, all while reducing energy and carbon intensity across the site.

Our scope includes:

📌 EPC assessment and compliance review
📌 Decarbonisation modelling
📌 Thermal comfort modelling

This project highlights LP Energy’s commitment to practical energy solutions for existing residential schemes. We’re proud to help deliver low-carbon, energy-efficient outcomes that support the UK’s sustainability goals.

Meet Lee Pasifull, the Managing Director of LP Energy Associates. We caught up with Lee to discover more about his role, his passion for the industry, and how he likes to unwind when he’s off the clock.

🗨️ When did you establish LP Energy, and how has the journey been so far?
“LP Energy was established in January 2022, starting out from my spare room. Since then, we have grown into a well-established consultancy, with a diverse and multiskilled team of consultants. The journey so far has been positive. We work on some amazing and interesting projects and have built a great team. At times, it can be stressful, but extremely rewarding.”

🗨️ What’s the most rewarding part of your role as Managing Director?
“Being able to work alongside my team on some fantastic and rewarding schemes. From single residential dwellings, to full portfolios of building stock. Additionally, it is gratifying to offer training and support and to watch the team grow their confidence and skill sets. Finally, I love working with repeat clients that I have had the pleasure to form friendly and longstanding professional relationships with.”

🗨️ Where do you envision LP Energy and yourself in the next 5 years?
“We are now in year 4 and have seen substantial growth of our team and services. The next five years, I would like to see our team double in size and push our knowledge and expertise to the point of providing a full, diverse range of ESG services, internationally.”

🗨️ What do you believe is the key to your team’s success?
“Flexibility and allowing the team to take responsibility for their own projects and clients. My method of working is to avoid micromanaging where possible. I also believe that having a team that continuously learn and adapts is key to their success, to which I am very proud”

🗨️ How do you like to unwind after work?
“I am a musician and enjoy performing weekly around pubs, clubs and festivals. When I am not doing that, I enjoy cycling and spending time hiking with my partner and our dog, Elvis.”

🗨️ If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?
“Don’t let indecisiveness and fear hold you back from opportunities laid out in front of you. Also, don’t work yourself to the point of burnout”

🗨️ What are the top three items on your bucket list?
“Travel to every country in the world, get another miniature Schnauzer and open a vineyard”.

🗨️ What’s your biggest pet peeve?
“Traffic is up there with my biggest pet peeve.”

🗨️ What is your go-to karaoke song?
“Thanks to the band, I have about 125 of them.”

🗨️ If you hosted a talk show and could invite any three guests, who would you choose?
“Brian Cox, Will Ferrell and Steven Tyler (Aerosmith)”

We’re proud to announce the successful delivery of a standout office fit-out at one of London’s most iconic and sustainability-driven landmarks – The Shard, for Workplace Creations.

Appointed at the close of last year, LP Energy played a supporting role in this high-profile transformation, ensuring the space met the highest standards of functionality, design, and environmental performance.

From the outset, our team collaborated closely with the building’s existing systems to craft a tailored solution that aligned seamlessly with the client’s vision. Being such an iconic landmark building, careful integration with the existing building services was crucial. The project proudly achieved an EPC B rating, reflecting our unwavering commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency.

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making this project a success. We’re excited to keep pushing boundaries and look forward to sharing more milestones soon! 👏

We are thrilled to announce the completion of the project at George Street, London.

Appointed by Summertime Developments, we delivered energy and building services consultancy for the redevelopment of a historic building, formerly occupied by House of Fraser, comprising approximately 62,000 sq ft of new commercial office space and 39,000 sq ft of prime retail space.

Working within the constraints of a sensitive heritage site, we overcame significant challenges through innovative design and meticulous coordination, ensuring the building’s character was preserved while meeting modern standards.

The scheme is fully electric, incorporating advanced heat pump technology to provide a future-proof, energy-efficient solution. With A/B-rated EPCs, the development is not only sustainable and cost-effective but also ready for immediate tenant occupation, blending historic charm with cutting-edge performance. ♻️

A huge well done to the team who made this project come to life. We look forward to sharing updates on our upcoming projects soon! 👏

We’re excited to share progress on one of our most prestigious commercial sustainability projects to date. In December last year, LP Energy was appointed to support the transformative fit-out of an office floorplate at The Shard, one of London’s most iconic and energy-conscious skyscrapers

This high-specification office refurbishment has been designed to meet the existing sustainability, energy efficiency, and performance goals, all while aligning with the needs of the building’s tenants and owners.

From the start, LP Energy’s role was maintaining key environmental certifications, ensuring the space delivered both on functionality and future-proofed design

Services Provided:

🔎 Pre-EPC assessment

📄 EPC compliance works

🌱 BREEAM performance review

♻️ Ongoing sustainability & regulatory consultancy

We look forward to sharing updates as we help this iconic building reach its sustainability and performance goals.

LP Energy is proud to announce the successful completion of a transformative refurbishment project at Beeches Farm, Rayleigh – converting a traditional barn into a stunning high-end residential dwelling.

The project commenced in January 2023 and successfully reached completion this month. This ambitious undertaking involved the full-scale revitalisation of a historic barn, seamlessly blending its original charm with cutting-edge sustainability and contemporary design 🏡

Project highlights include:
▪️ A comprehensive refurbishment focused on environmental performance
▪️ Excellent building fabric, utilising high levels of insulation and thermal bridging remediation
▪️ The use of responsibly sourced materials throughout
▪️ Integration of advanced technologies such as air source heat pumps, whole house ventilation and solar panels
▪️Achievement of an ‘A’ EPC rating through sustainable construction practices and innovative design

Services Provided:
▪️ Air pressure testing
▪️ MEP design
▪️ EPC works
▪️ SAP and Part L 2021 compliance
▪️ Overheating study
▪️ Whole life carbon study

This development is a true celebration of the barn’s historic character, fused with modern innovation – an inspiring example of what sustainable luxury can look like. we would like to thank our client for their future-proofed and sustainable vision in this project.

LP Energy Associates now offer full air testing, for residential and commercial properties. Please get in touch with us now to discuss how we can improve your buildings performance.