15th May 2026 Flood Risk Assessments (FRA): Planning Policy, Flood Zones, and Development Requirements in the UK Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) are a core requirement of the UK planning system and a determining factor in whether many developments can proceed. Under the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), planning authorities are required to ensure that a development is safe for its lifetime, does not increase flood risk elsewhere, and, where possible, reduces overall […] Read more 14th April 2026 Future Homes Standards Regulations The Future Homes Standard is set to reshape how residential developments are designed, built and operated in the UK. With implementation scheduled from March 2027, it sets out a shift towards low-carbon homes and away from traditional fossil fuel heating. In the UK, residential buildings are the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases. Most properties still […] Read more 2nd March 2026 Part O and the Rising Need for Overheating Solutions in Modern Buildings As climate patterns shift and our summer temperatures are rising, overheating in buildings is becoming a significant concern. Part O of the Building Regulations (England & Wales) specifically addresses limiting overheating risk in new residential buildings, ensuring homes remain comfortable, safe, and energy-efficient, especially during hot weather. What is Part O? Part O was […] Read more Accreditations Quality Assured BREEAM Elmhurst Energy CIBSE Trustmark Ready to get started? Get a quote today. Get Quote
14th April 2026 Future Homes Standards Regulations The Future Homes Standard is set to reshape how residential developments are designed, built and operated in the UK. With implementation scheduled from March 2027, it sets out a shift towards low-carbon homes and away from traditional fossil fuel heating. In the UK, residential buildings are the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases. Most properties still […] Read more 2nd March 2026 Part O and the Rising Need for Overheating Solutions in Modern Buildings As climate patterns shift and our summer temperatures are rising, overheating in buildings is becoming a significant concern. Part O of the Building Regulations (England & Wales) specifically addresses limiting overheating risk in new residential buildings, ensuring homes remain comfortable, safe, and energy-efficient, especially during hot weather. What is Part O? Part O was […] Read more Accreditations Quality Assured BREEAM Elmhurst Energy CIBSE Trustmark Ready to get started? Get a quote today. Get Quote
2nd March 2026 Part O and the Rising Need for Overheating Solutions in Modern Buildings As climate patterns shift and our summer temperatures are rising, overheating in buildings is becoming a significant concern. Part O of the Building Regulations (England & Wales) specifically addresses limiting overheating risk in new residential buildings, ensuring homes remain comfortable, safe, and energy-efficient, especially during hot weather. What is Part O? Part O was […] Read more