BREEAM New Construction Version 7 is here!
7 October 2025
The long anticipated BREEAM New Construction V7 is here with registrations now open along with the new BREEAM Platform. BREEAM NC V7 supersedes New Construction
News & Debate
SKA V2.0 is Now Live!
17 September 2025
The new SKA V2.0 Offices scheme is now live! The assessment methodology has been streamlined and focuses on only environmental impacts of interior projects. There
Welsh Government Consultation: Building Regulations Part L (2025 Review)
10 September 2025
The Welsh Government has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to Building Regulations Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power), alongside updates to Part
New! Fitwel Scorecard – Low-Rise Residential
1 September 2025
With an increase in demand for low-rise residential housing ranging from student accommodation, town homes, to garden-style apartments, there is now a health-focused certification tailored
Bridging Today and Tomorrow: The Transition to the Future Homes Standard
3 June 2025
Following a recent clarification meeting the Home Builders Federation, has now confirmed the timeline for the implementation of the Future Homes Standard (FHS), with full
Future Homes & SAP 10.3
2 June 2025
On the 14th of May 2025, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) announced that both SAP 10 and the Home Energy Model
Two Paths, One Goal: Transitioning to the Future Homes Standard
19 May 2025
The UK Government has confirmed that both the current SAP 10.3 and the new Home Energy Model (HEM) will be used to demonstrate compliance with
Tarvin Litter Pick
1 May 2025
Today the team at Element Sustainability enjoyed the sunshine with a walk around Tarvin. We are lucky to have our office and working facilities in
BREEAM New Construction: Residential is Here!
16 April 2025
Today (16th April 2025) the BRE have released BREEAM New Construction: Residential V.6.1 (UKNCR V6.1). UKNCR V6.1 will now supersede HQM V6 as the current
Changes to BREEAM Fees
25 March 2025
The BRE have announced that they will be increasing prices for their registration, QA and certification fees across a number of schemes from 1st May