As of 15th June 2022, new homes starting construction must produce at least 31% less carbon than under the previous regulations, legislated under changes to Part L and F of the Building Regulations.
The first update to Part L in nearly 10 years, the initial emphasis has been on a fabric first approach, supported by the use of low-carbon heating technologies. Following this, the changes to Part F are intended to ensure that as homes become more energy efficient, ventilation is not made worse in the process.
Intended to perform as a stepping stone towards the wider Future Homes Standard, these new Building Regulations will eventually evolve to a target of 75% less carbon by 2025, and net zero by 2050.
In this research, Housebuilder & Developer intends to find out how our readers are adapting to these changes, how well these and future changes are understood, and the impacts they will have on their businesses.