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Buildings to prove they are net zero carbon with UK’s first agreed methodology: UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard

A pilot version of the UK’s first cross-industry Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard has been launched, providing a free-to-access technical standard to verify buildings as net zero carbon aligned. As a leader in this collaboration with prominent organisations, CIBSE has helped develop a Standard that provides a unified approach to defining net zero carbon within the UK’s built environment

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Published on: 23 Mar 22

Building Safety Bill nears the final stages of parliamentary journey

The Building Safety Bill introduced in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy and Dame Judith Hackitt’s report on Building Regulations and Fire Safety, is now at report stage in the House of Lords and nearing the final stages of its parliamentary journey.

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Published on: 21 Jan 21

National Regulator Established to Ensure Construction Materials are Safe

This announcement reinforces government’s commitment to review and reinforce the product safety regime for the construction sector, and creates the structure to implement those parts of the Building Safety Bill that address product safety.

Article category: News
Published on: 14 Jan 21

CIBSE leads industry collaboration on heat pumps

Recognising the urgent need to develop guidance on the design, installation, operation and maintenance of heat pumps in multi-occupancy residential buildings, (CIBSE) has announced the appointment of Arup as technical author for “Good Practice Design Guide for Residential Heat Pumps”.