Technical Notes.

Welcome to the Dewick & Associates resources library, your central repository for technical building documentation, engineering frameworks, and project handover checklists. Designed specifically for Tier 1 and 2 contractors, builders, and project managers, this section provides streamlined reference guides, information-required templates, and compliance matrices to simplify your handover process

Understanding UK Building Regulations: A Technical Overview of the Approved Documents

Understanding UK Building Regulations: A Technical Overview of the Approved Documents

The Building Regulations (principally the Building Regulations 2010 in England and Wales, with parallel systems operating in Scotland and Northern Ireland) are statutory instruments established under the Building Act 1984.

August 4, 2026

Technical Note outlining engineering considerations for data centre design, including resilience, scalability, performance requirements and sustainable infrastructure.

Technical Note: Data Centres

Modern data centres demand integrated engineering solutions that prioritise resilience, operational continuity and long-term performance. This technical note explores the critical design considerations that shape mission-critical facilities, including electrical infrastructure,

July 28, 2026

JOINERY: Materials & Best Practices. Ensuring Efficiency, Safety and Longevity.

Joinery Maintenance: Best Practice

Joinery and architectural finishes define the visual identity, user experience, and functional layout of modern commercial interiors. From high-traffic office reception desks and hospital nurse stations to school tea preps

July 16, 2026

BCAR compliance documentation for construction projects in ROI including technical handover manuals and compliance information.

BCAR Compliance Documentation: What ROI Contractors Need to Achieve Certification

What documentation is required for BCAR compliance? BCAR compliance requires a structured set of construction, commissioning and handover documentation that demonstrates a building has been designed, constructed, inspected and commissioned

July 14, 2026

Republic of Ireland Building Regulations guide showing construction compliance, BCAR and technical documentation requirements for Irish building projects.

Republic of Ireland Building Regulations: A Technical Overview of the Regulatory Framework

The design, construction, and operation of buildings in the Republic of Ireland are governed by a robust framework of legislation, regulations, and statutory guidance engineered to ensure assets are safe,

July 13, 2026

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Technical Note: Ventilation

Ventilation systems are a fundamental component of modern building services design, supporting occupant health, indoor air quality, thermal comfort, building performance and regulatory compliance. Effective ventilation design ensures the controlled

June 5, 2026

Dewick Technical Note Defence Projects (Australia)

Technical Note: Defence (Australia)

The Australian Government Department of Defence (Defence) sets out stringent building lifecycle documentation requirements as per the Defence Estate Quality Management Systems (DEQMS), which is managed through the HOTO (Handover

June 1, 2026

Dewick; Preventative Maintenance Log Sheets

Technical Note: Preventative Maintenance Log Sheets

Structured Maintenance Information for Long-Term Asset Performance Preventative Maintenance Log Sheets are an essential component of effective building handover documentation, providing building owners, facility managers, and maintenance teams with clear,

May 31, 2026

Dewick Regulation 38 File; Fire Safety Compliant Documentation

Technical Note: UK Building Regulation 38 (Fire Safety Information)

Regulation 38 of the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) is a critical compliance requirement that governs the handover of fire safety information following construction work in England and Wales. The

May 23, 2026

Dewick CIBSE TM31 Logbook Green Star

Technical Note: CIBSE TM31 Logbook Green STAR

A CIBSE TM31 Logbook is often a mandatory compliance requirement for a building seeking Green Star certification, particularly under the Management or Verification and Handover categories of the raiting tool.

May 13, 2026

Dewick New Zealand H1 Energy Efficiency Requirement

Technical Note: New Zealand H1 Energy Efficiency Requirement Updates

Overview & Purpose All building work in New Zealand must comply with the Building Code to ensure safety, durability and efficiency for all users / occupants. As part of this,

April 19, 2026

Dewick Operations & Maintenance (O&M Manuals)

Technical Note: Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals

Operation & Maintenance Manuals (O&M Manuals) are a comprehensive, technically authored documents, which provides building owners and operators with details of each item of mechanical and electrical equipment / plant

April 9, 2026