News & Debate
Following on from the recent government review of housing standards, the BRE is developing a voluntary sustainability standard for new homes to replace and update
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has today published its response to the DLCG’s Housing Standards Review. The EAC’s conclusion in relation to the proposed removal
18th November 2013 The much anticipated Part L changes have now been published and on 6th April 2014, Part L1A 2013 will come into force.
20th August 2013 The government has today launched its consultation on the future of housing standards in England. The plans to phase out the Code
30th July 2013 The Government has today confirmed new efficiency standards of new homes and non domestic buildings over Part L 2010 Building Regulations. The
26th July 2013 The government has delayed publishing of the much awaited Housing Standards Review. The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) launched the
26th July 2013 The anticipated 2013 update to Building Regulation Part L (which sets out the energy efficiency requirements for buildings) will not be implemented
31st May 2013 The 2012 edition of the Standard Assessment Procedure, SAP 2012, can now be downloaded from the following website – http://www.bre.co.uk/sap2012/page.jsp?id=2759 This version
4th January 2013 Element Sustainability is proud to report the successful final certification of four, Code for Sustainable Homes (Code) Level 4 developments in the
3rd January 2013 Following a recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive in England and Wales, the government has announced important changes to the
