What can we expect from Part L Building Regulations?
So, Part L launches today (8th October) at the BRE to come into force in April 2014. So, what we can expect? The Part L1A 6% improvement in TER is actually the same general level as the 8% consulted...
View ArticleSetting the targets for SAP
I’ve skimmed through the newly available Tables in Appendix R of SAP 2012 and put together some thoughts on the significant targets used. The Approved Documents for Part L aren’t quite with us, but SAP...
View Article3 things you need to know about Part L 2013
So, we’ve passed the test and Part L was finally released (somewhat later than expected) on 15th November. The changes come into effect from 6 April 2014, but there are 3 things you also need to know....
View ArticleTinkering with L1A 2013 compliance
Jon Ducker’s been getting under the bonnet of SAP to get a building to comply with the new Building Regulations for L1A 2013. Here he shares his experiences… I’ve given up on the BRE cSAP calculator...
View ArticleNew Welsh Part L 2014 – Non-Domestic Buildings changes
The second of three blogs on the new Welsh Part L 2014 Building Regulations. This one is about the changes affecting non-domestic new build. The new Welsh Part L Approved Documents will be implemented...
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