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27 engineering compliance and calculation tools for the built environment (UK, EU, UAE).

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Measured tools (27)

• calculate_pue

  Calculate Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) for a data centre or server room. Returns PUE score, efficiency rating, annual cost estimate, and engineering recommendations.

  Parameters:

  • it_load_kw (required) — number — IT equipment power draw in kW. Example: 500
  • cooling_kw (required) — number — Total cooling system power in kW. Example: 200
  • ups_losses_kw (required) — number — UPS and power distribution losses in kW. Example: 25
  • lighting_kw (required) — number — Lighting power in kW. Example: 1.5

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• check_nis2_readiness

  Assess NIS2 Directive (EU 2022/2555) compliance readiness. Returns compliance score (0-18), maturity level, estimated fine exposure, and prioritised remediation actions.

  Parameters:

  • has_ciso (required) — boolean
  • has_ot_policy (required) — boolean
  • has_board_reporting (required) — boolean
  • has_asset_inventory (required) — boolean
  • has_network_segmentation (required) — boolean
  • has_ir_plan (required) — boolean
  • has_24h_reporting (required) — boolean
  • has_supplier_assessment (required) — boolean
  • has_ot_monitoring (required) — boolean
  • organisation_size (required) — string
  • sector (required) — string — e.g. energy, transport, healthcare, banking

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• assess_epbd_score

  Assess EU EPBD (2024) compliance. Returns compliance score, renovation cost estimate, deadline pressure, and priority retrofit measures.

  Parameters:

  • building_type (required) — string — e.g. office, residential, retail, school, hospital
  • year_built (required) — integer
  • current_epc (required) — string
  • heating_system (required) — string — gas_boiler, heat_pump, district_heating, electric, oil_boiler, biomass
  • has_solar_pv (required) — boolean
  • floor_area_m2 (required) — number
  • country (required) — string — e.g. germany, france, netherlands, ireland, uk

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• estimate_cooling_load

  Estimate cooling load using CIBSE Guide B2 / ASHRAE methodology. Returns required capacity, installed capacity with redundancy, system recommendation, and annual energy.

  Parameters:

  • space_type (required) — string
  • floor_area_m2 (required) — number
  • it_load_kw (required) — number — Required for data_centre/server_room. Set 0 for others.
  • occupancy_persons (required) — integer
  • climate_zone (required) — string
  • redundancy (required) — string

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• check_uae_bim_compliance

  Check UAE BIM mandate applicability (Dubai Circular 196, Abu Dhabi DMT, Sharjah). Returns mandate status, compliance score, required LOD, and submission checklist.

  Parameters:

  • building_area_m2 (required) — number
  • building_floors (required) — integer
  • emirate (required) — string
  • building_type (required) — string
  • has_bim_model (required) — boolean
  • bim_software (required) — string — e.g. Revit 2024
  • ifc_export (required) — boolean
  • has_bep (required) — boolean

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• check_uae_cybersecurity

  Assess UAE cybersecurity regulatory compliance (NESA IAS, Dubai ISR, CBUAE, TDRA). Returns applicable framework, compliance score, critical gaps, and mandatory controls.

  Parameters:

  • organisation_type (required) — string
  • emirate (required) — string — dubai, abu_dhabi, sharjah, federal, other
  • has_isms (required) — boolean
  • has_incident_response (required) — boolean
  • has_vulnerability_assessment (required) — boolean
  • has_third_party_audit (required) — boolean
  • has_data_classification (required) — boolean
  • is_cloud_hosted (required) — boolean

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• check_grid_feasibility_uae

  Assess UAE grid connection feasibility (DEWA/ADDC/SEWA/FEWA). Returns feasibility score, connection timeline, recommended voltage, substation requirement, and next steps.

  Parameters:

  • site_location (required) — string
  • power_requirement_mw (required) — number
  • voltage_level (required) — string
  • intended_use (required) — string
  • has_existing_supply (required) — boolean
  • target_completion_year (required) — integer

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• get_technical_dd_quote

  Generate an indicative Technical Due Diligence (TDD) fee estimate. Returns preliminary and full DD fee ranges (GBP), turnaround days, and contact CTA.

  Parameters:

  • building_type (required) — string — office, data_centre, industrial, retail, residential, mixed_use, hotel, warehouse, healthcare
  • gross_area_m2 (required) — number
  • transaction_type (required) — string
  • disciplines (required) — array
  • geography (required) — string
  • timeline_weeks (required) — integer

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• calculate_carbon

  Calculate operational + embodied carbon and net-zero gap (CIBSE TM65 / RICS WLCA). Returns carbon intensity, benchmark, and prioritised reduction measures with payback.

  Parameters:

  • floor_area_m2 (required) — number
  • building_type (required) — string — office, residential, retail, industrial, hospital, warehouse, hotel
  • country (required) — string — ISO-2: gb, de, fr, nl, es, pl, ro, it, ae, us
  • energy_kwh_year — number — Measured annual energy; 0 to use benchmark
  • construction_year — integer

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• thermal_load

  Thermal Load Estimator for data centres / critical facilities. Returns total heat load, cooling capacity, units, airflow, chiller size, PUE estimate, power density, and a CRAC/CRAH/DLC/immersion comparison.

  Parameters:

  • it_load_kw (required) — number
  • ups_efficiency_pct (required) — number — 1-99.9
  • room_area_m2 (required) — number
  • cooling_type (required) — string
  • redundancy (required) — string
  • ambient_temp_c (required) — number
  • lighting_kw — number — default 5

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• roi_calculator

  Engineering ROI calculator. Returns current manual cost, annual saving, net benefit, ROI %, payback months, 3-year NPV and a verdict.

  Parameters:

  • team_size (required) — number
  • hourly_rate (required) — number
  • manual_hours (required) — number — manual hours per week
  • efficiency_gain_pct (required) — number — <=90
  • implementation_time_months (required) — number
  • software_cost — number — annual GBP (default 0)

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• building_carbon_footprint

  Building carbon footprint (Scope 1/2/3) with CRREM stranding check and embodied carbon. Returns per-scope tCO2e, intensity, CRREM compliance, net-zero gap and priority actions.

  Parameters:

  • building_type (required) — string
  • floor_area_m2 (required) — number
  • location (required) — string
  • year_built (required) — integer
  • occupancy — number
  • refrigerant — string
  • gas_kwh_year — number
  • elec_kwh_year — number
  • heat_kwh_year — number
  • renewable_pct — number

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• building_readiness

  Building Readiness assessment for change-of-use / conversion. Returns a 0-100 readiness score, project complexity, four domain scores (structural, MEP, compliance, digital/BIM) with RAG, and recommendations.

  Parameters:

  • current_use (required) — string
  • proposed_use (required) — string
  • year_built (required) — string
  • structure (required) — string
  • floors (required) — string
  • condition (required) — string
  • location (required) — string
  • bim (required) — string

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• eurocode_beam_designer

  Preliminary Eurocode beam design (steel EC3 / composite / reinforced concrete EC2). Selects a section, computes ULS bending & shear utilisation, SLS deflection, and fire protection. Indicative, not a stamped design.

  Parameters:

  • material (required) — string — Beam material
  • config (required) — string — ss=simply supported, cant=cantilever, cont=continuous 2-span
  • span_m (required) — number — Span length (m)
  • udl_kn_m (required) — number — Characteristic uniformly distributed load (kN/m)
  • grade — string — Steel: s275/s355. Concrete: c2530/c3037/c3545
  • exposure — string — Concrete exposure class (cover)
  • fire_rating — string — Required fire rating
  • load_position — number — Point-load position as fraction of span 0-1 (default 0.5)
  • point_load_kn — number — Characteristic point load (kN), optional

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• eurocode_column_checker

  Eurocode axial column buckling check (steel EC3 6.3.1 flexural buckling / RC EC2 5.8 simplified). Returns Ncr, non-dimensional slenderness, reduction factor chi, NRd and utilisation. Indicative, not a stamped design.

  Parameters:

  • axial_load_kn (required) — number — Design axial load NEd (kN)
  • effective_length_m (required) — number — Effective (buckling) length Lcr (m)
  • material (required) — string — Section material
  • section — string — Steel section key, e.g. UC203x203x46 (steel only)
  • depth_mm — number — RC column depth h (mm), concrete only
  • width_mm — number — RC column width b (mm), concrete only
  • buckling_curve — string — EC3 buckling curve (steel only)
  • eccentricity_mm — number — Load eccentricity (mm), optional
  • reinforcement_pct — number — RC reinforcement ratio % (concrete only)

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• eu_cost_benchmarking

  Parametric construction cost benchmark across UK/EU/GCC by country, project type, specification, procurement, programme and BIM. Returns per-m2 and total cost ranges plus a cost breakdown. Indicative parametric estimate, validate against current cost indices.

  Parameters:

  • floor_area_m2 (required) — number — Gross floor area (m2), min 100
  • country (required) — string — Country
  • project_type (required) — string — Project type
  • bim — string
  • programme — string
  • procurement — string
  • specification — string

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• dgnb_bim_readiness

  DGNB certification pre-score and BIM (ISO 19650) maturity self-assessment from a 20-question checklist. Returns pre-score, achievable certification level, BIM level, domain breakdown and prioritised gaps. Not a formal DGNB audit.

  Parameters:

  • answers (required) — object — Map of question_id -> yes|partial|no. IDs: lca, materials, water, biodiversity, lcc, flexibility, value_stability, cert_budget, comfort, accessibility, wellbeing, satisfaction, bep, cde, competency, clash, integrated_team, commissioning, documentation, poe
  • cert_target — string — Target DGNB level

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• contractor_vetting

  NIS2 / EPBD contractor vetting score from a 12-question checklist across financial, technical, cyber (NIS2) and energy (EPBD) categories. Flags blocking (critical) failures and returns recommended additional checks. Not a formal due-diligence report.

  Parameters:

  • answers (required) — object — Map of question_id -> yes|no|unknown. IDs: registered, insurance, no_prosecutions, certifications, references, cvs, cyber_policy, incident_reporting, access_control, assessor_cert, energy_qual, reno_experience
  • purpose — string — Vetting purpose

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• digital_renovation_passport

  EPBD-style staged digital renovation passport: 3-phase roadmap (quick wins, system upgrades, deep renovation) with cost ranges, energy savings and EPC trajectory from current EPC, floor area and heating type. Indicative.

  Parameters:

  • floor_area_m2 (required) — number — Gross floor area (m2)
  • current_epc (required) — string — Current EPC band A-G
  • heating (required) — string — Primary heating system
  • era — string — Construction era (label only)
  • address — string — Building address (label only)
  • country — string — Country code (e.g. UK, DE)
  • building_type — string — Building type (label only)

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• uk_planning_checker

  UK permitted-development (GPDO 2015, England) rules engine for extensions, loft conversions and change of use. Returns a verdict (likely_pd / requires_permission / complex), applicable PD class, conditions and flags (listed building, Article 4, conservation area, AONB). Indicative, verify with the LPA.

  Parameters:

  • property_type (required) — string
  • proposal (required) — string
  • listed — string
  • location — string
  • article_4 — string
  • use_class — string — Existing use class (C3, C1, E, B2, B8, F1, F2, SG)
  • proposed_use — string — Proposed use class (change of use only); 'same' if unchanged
  • conservation_area — string
  • extension_depth_m — number — Rear extension depth (m), for extension proposals
  • national_park_aonb — string

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• part_s_ev

  UK Approved Document S 2021 electric-vehicle charge-point requirement calculator for new build and major renovation, residential and non-residential. Returns required charge points, cable routes (1-in-5 for non-residential), minimum power and the applicable cost caps/exemptions. Indicative.

  Parameters:

  • building_type (required) — string
  • works (required) — string
  • parking_spaces (required) — integer — Total associated parking spaces
  • dwellings — integer — Number of dwellings (residential)
  • covered_car_park — string — Non-residential covered car park?

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• part_o_overheating

  UK Approved Document O 2021 simplified-method overheating check for new residential: tests maximum glazing area (by orientation, risk zone, cross vs single aspect) and minimum free ventilation area. Returns pass/fail and points to CIBSE TM59 modelling if it fails. Indicative.

  Parameters:

  • location_risk (required) — string — high = listed London postcode districts (AD O Table C1)
  • most_glazed_facade (required) — string
  • floor_area_m2 (required) — number
  • glazing_area_m2 (required) — number
  • cross_ventilation — string
  • provided_free_area_m2 — number — Total openable free area provided (optional)

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• mees_checker

  England & Wales Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) check for private rented property. Tests against the in-force EPC E minimum (domestic and non-domestic) and surfaces the PROPOSED (not yet law) EPC C / 2030 uplift as an advisory only. Returns compliance, can-let, cost cap and penalties.

  Parameters:

  • property_type (required) — string
  • current_epc_band (required) — string

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• heatpump_heatloss

  Domestic whole-dwelling fabric + ventilation heat-loss estimate for heat pump sizing (BS EN 12831 / MCS), from floor area, storeys, age band, location and glazing. Returns design heat loss (kW), recommended heat pump output, indicative SCOP and annual demand. Typical U-values/SCOP, not measured.

  Parameters:

  • floor_area_m2 (required) — number
  • age_band (required) — string
  • location (required) — string
  • storeys — integer
  • flow_temp_c — integer — Emitter flow temperature
  • air_change_rate — number — ACH, default 0.5
  • ceiling_height_m — number — Default 2.4
  • glazing_pct_of_floor — number — Default 25
  • external_design_temp_c — number — Override 99.6% external design temp
  • internal_design_temp_c — number — Default 21

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• eed_datacentre_pack

  EU Energy Efficiency Directive data-centre reporting pack (Dir (EU) 2023/1791 Art.12 + Del. Reg (EU) 2024/1364). Determines reporting scope (IT power >= 500 kW) and computes the mandated KPIs PUE, WUE, ERF and REF. Note: the regulation mandates reporting, not target values.

  Parameters:

  • it_power_kw (required) — number — Installed IT power demand (kW)
  • total_energy_kwh (required) — number — EDC: total data-centre energy (kWh/yr)
  • it_energy_kwh (required) — number — EIT: IT energy (kWh/yr)
  • water_input_m3 — number — WIN: total water input (m3/yr), for WUE
  • reused_heat_kwh — number — EREUSE waste heat reused, for ERF
  • renewable_energy_kwh — number — ERES-TOT renewable energy consumed, for REF

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• uae_climate_ghg

  UAE Scope 1 + Scope 2 GHG estimate from electricity and gas use, with emirate-specific grid emission factors (Dubai/Abu Dhabi/national) and the Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2024 mandatory-reporting context. Grid factors carry base-year/confidence caveats.

  Parameters:

  • emirate (required) — string
  • electricity_kwh (required) — number — Annual grid electricity (kWh)
  • gas_m3 — number — Annual natural gas (m3), alternative to gas_kwh
  • gas_kwh — number — Annual natural gas (kWh)

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

• sap_sbem_precheck

  UK SAP 10.3 / SBEM EPC precheck. Maps a known SAP rating (1-100) to its EPC band, and/or computes annual CO2 and primary energy from fuel consumption using validated SAP 10 fuel factors. The official EPC band is cost-based and needs a full SAP/RdSAP assessment.

  Parameters:

  • sap_rating — number — Known SAP rating 1-100 (returns the EPC band)
  • floor_area_m2 — number — For carbon/primary-energy intensity
  • annual_energy_kwh — object — Map fuel -> kWh/yr. Fuels: mains_gas, grid_electricity, heating_oil, lpg, wood_pellets, wood_logs, wood_chips, biomass_community

  Hints: read-only not declared · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world not declared

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