27 July 2022. Phil Brown, European regulatory marketing manager at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, outlines the changes to Part L of the building regulations for dwellings in England, and how meeting U-value requirements will help installers to be one step ahead in meeting future standards.

Recent changes to Part L of the building regulations in England come into effect from June, and will be a significant step towards achieving the Government’s Future Homes Standard, which aims to ensure that all new homes built from 2025 will produce 75-80% less carbon than those delivered under current regulations.

New national restrictions will come into force on January 4th across England, reintroducing some business closures and encouraging home working where possible. The latest government guidance outlines that where people cannot work from home, such as in manufacturing, construction and home improvement, staff should continue to attend their workplace.

Fire protection has become an increasingly important consideration in building construction. In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, in which 72 people tragically died, policy makers and regulators have been looking at how buildings can be made much safer in the event of a fire. Read More

Fire protection has become an increasingly important consideration in building construction. In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, in which 72 people tragically died, policy makers and regulators have been looking at how buildings can be made much safer in the event of a fire.

As buildings are responsible for around 40% of energy consumption, and up to 90% of the current ones could still be standing in 2050, a faster and deeper renovation rate is crucial for Europe to meet its commitment to the Paris Agreement.

There could be several reasons for early failure of any IGU, including inappropriate installation method, incompatible materials, unsuitable frame design, missing setting blocks, blocked drainage and ventilation slots and poor-quality units. It is essential that components used in the IGU and frame are compatible to maximise lifetime.

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