Hywel Davies reviews the criteria for airtightness testing and for testers
Tag: Regulations
Why the London Plan is targeting zero carbon
Hywel Davies discusses the implications for new developments in the capital
Building on Brexit
Julie Godefroy presents her manifesto for a post-Brexit low carbon Britain
What new regulations mean for broadband and security
Hywel Davies looks at the implications of Building Regulations covering both security in new dwellings and new provisions for broadband delivery
How to ensure compliance with the new Insurance Act
The Insurance Act 2015 came into force in August, and one of its major changes relates to the concept of fair presentation of risk. Hywel Davies explores the potential implications
The meaning of Brexit
On 23 June 2016, the United Kingdom voted to leave the EU. ‘Brexit means Brexit’, says the new Prime Minister, but what might Brexit mean for energy and buildings? Hywel Davies explains what we know so far
A National Grid without coal means heating without gas
As the National Grid’s carbon intensity continues to fall, the future looks electric, says Nigel Banks
Guide B essentials – air conditioning and refrigeration
CIBSE’s seminal guide to HVAC systems has had a major revision. Guide B covers best practice for heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration, and noise, and features a new online chapter that will be continually updated. Guy Hundy highlights the main changes in the air conditioning and refrigeration section
Clearing the smoke – legislation and guidance on smoke control
Smoke control is covered by a complex series of interrelated legislation and guidance. Colt’s Paul Compton explains the current regulatory landscape ahead of any changes that Brexit might bring
Queen’s Speech backs clean technology
The Queen’s Speech marks a new session of parliament, setting out the legislative programme for the coming year. Hywel Davies looks at what it holds and reviews other recent developments