All Regulations articles – Page 12
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NewsWaste of energy? The search for display energy certificates
The government spent £10m promoting the launch of display energy certificates last week. Michael Willoughby searched in vain for anyone who took a blind bit of notice
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CommentConstruction products regulations: Let’s try it another way
The European commission is planning to strengthen the construction market by replacing the Construction Products Directive (CPD) with a new piece of regulation that will remove all remaining obstacles to the free circulation of construction products in the European Economic Area (EEA) on 26 May.
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NewsTop tips for meeting water standards
Reducing water use and wastage is an oft-overlooked element of the Code for Sustainable Homes, but water strategies are vital to sustainability
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NewsBREEAM for further education to launch next year
Universities to have dedicated environmental building standard in June 2009
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NewsClaffey House aims for BREEAM 'excellent'
Aedas' zero-carbon design includes rooftop photovoltaic array and ground source heat pump
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NewsOFT clears housebuilders but raises zero-carbon fears
Year-long inquiry into house pricing finds ‘little evidence’ of malpractice, but says eco targets could affect competition
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News2008 BREEAM Award winners announced
BRE names winners of its awards for environmental excellence
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NHF demands stricter CO2 timetable for housebuilders
Government told it will miss 2016 zero-carbon housing target unless private builders forced to conform sooner
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BREEAM set to cover communities
BRE is developing a version of its environmental assessment standard that it hopes will persuade developers to look at sustainability across a community
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NewsHow to follow the new LEED
US green building expert Jerry Yudelson guides you through the transition to the new version of LEED, which is part of a growing family of international sustainable standards for new structures
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Recycled insulation: Styrofoam
Dow Building Solutions is making its Styrofoam insulation products available for the first time in the UK, supporting the ratings for new housing under the Code for Sustainable Homes.
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NewsHome truths: Waste management
Colin Mitchell asks what needs to change to ensure that more than just lip service is paid to the regulations for site waste management plans
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NewsHome ventilation: new heat recovery system
Ventilation company Vortice has launched a new heat recovery system specifically developed with the Code for Sustainable Homes in mind.
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Foam insulation
Eurothane Silver, a rigid PIR foam insulation board for use in warm flat roofs, is now available with rebated and tongue-and-groove details to reduce cold bridging and improve airtightness.
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NewsFlame-retardant paint
The Crown Trade Timonox range of flame-retardant coatings has been specified in the redecoration of the Victoria Centre, a development of 640 tenanted flats managed by Nottingham City Homes.
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NewsFire rated floors and doors
Finnforest’s SoundBar System, a hybrid timber and screed floor system, has been awarded robust detail status.
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Heating controllers
Landlords can ensure tenants take action to service their heating systems with the Honeywell ST9100S and ST9400S heating controllers, thereby helping them comply with regulation 36 of the Gas Regulations 1998, which requires gas appliances to be checked for safety every 12 months.
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Lighting control
Hager has added a new light-sensitive occupancy sensor to its Klik OS range that it says provides significant energy savings for simple on/off lighting control solutions and can help designers comply with Part L of the Building Regulations.
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Cavity barriers
Z-Led has launched a single barrier that combines acoustic, fire and damp protection in line with all relevant Building Regulations
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