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Part L consultation
The public consultation on changes to Part L of the Building Regulations closes this month. It is proposed that the 2010 revision leads to a 25% reduction, …
Building envelope developments at the SCI
Research suggests that fears regarding the structural performance of deeper built-up cladding systems are unfounded, says Dr Martin Heywood, Manager …
Part L and airtightness of the building envelope
Airtightness is likely to become a critical consideration in meeting the new Building Regulations on thermal performance. Graham Raven reports on tests by the …
Part L final draft details released
The long-awaited changes to the Building Regulations covering conservation of fuel and power were published in September and will take effect from April next …
New delay as government fails to publish Part L
Implementation of the new Building Regulations thermal requirements looks certain to be delayed following the Government’s failure to publish the documents. …
March 2009 – Building towards zero carbon
Steel and sustainability go hand in hand. The case for selecting the most recycled material in the world for constructing buildings, bridges and other …