All Regulations articles – Page 3
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NewsHSE appoints new construction chief
Heather Bryant promises to focus on ‘dealing with real risks’ not paperwork
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CommentRobin Nicholson, Cullinan Studio: Why we need DECs
Video: Cullinan Studio’s Robin Nicholson explains why it’s crucial for the government to reinstate its commitment to DECs
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CommentRoll out DECs to private sector
Support for our Green for Growth campaign from the Property and Energy Professionals Association
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FeaturesGreen for Growth: Display Energy Certificates
In the first of a five-part series on our Green for Growth campaign aims, Building asks industry figures why it’s so vital to make accurate measurements of energy performance public knowledge
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FeaturesSecurity regulations: The safety catch
Should the communities department’s recent Building Regulations consultation have done more to tighten security?
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FeaturesThe Regs Files: Energy perfomance in homes
With the energy performance of new homes proving far worse in practice than in theory, the government has been spurred into action - but its proposed quality assurance process for Part L compliance has not met with universal approval
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FeaturesHousing ventilation: Bit of an air con
In the race to build ever more airtight homes, it appears that housebuilders are sacrificing air quality, with some 95% of new dwellings failing Part F ventilation standards
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NewsMajority of builders say Part L changes 'not feasible'
Seven out of ten builders say regulations to force people to make energy efficiency improvements won’t work
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NewsBetter building services the key to making non-domestic buildings zero carbon
New report suggests there is no point in making building fabric performance tougher than current standards
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NewsCITB launches SMEs green regs service
Countdown alert system aimed at demystify regulation changes
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FeaturesRegs round-up
A whole alphabet of regulations may be changed soon, as the government aims to tighten up energy efficiency, while not overburdening businesses. It’s already rewritten the definition of zero carbon. Here’s what’s in force and what’s coming up
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NewsModular PV system
Renewable energy specialist Siliken has launched a modular PV system designed for installation onto domestic roofs.
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NewsThermostatic mixer taps
Douglas Delabie has upgraded its Temposoft tap and mixer range to give water savings of up to 84% compared with traditional basin taps.
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Mechanical ventilation
Ventilations solutions specialist Airflow has launched a two zone mechanical ventilation with heat recovery unit called Duplexvent RK2.
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FeaturesPart L in practice
It was always going to be a big ask to meet the new energy performance and carbon reducing standards. But this project team seems to have found some (not too expensive) answers
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Integrated PV
Marley Eternit is set to launch an integrated PV product that it says is the first on the market to be compatible with fibre cement slates.
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Solar hot water system
Atmos Heating Systems has brought out a solar hot water system called EasySolar
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NewsSustainable urban drainage
The system helps with compliance with the Code for Sustainable Homes and for situations where councils require SUDS as a condition of planning. The company said the system takes up to 95% up less space than conventional systems and is suitable for car parks and highways. It consists of a ...
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CommentA path to zero carbon?
Welcome to this year’s guide to codes and regulations, including Part L, energy research projects and innovative products