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Amendments to the Building Regulations

In its drive towards “Zero Carbon Homes”, the Government has published amendments to the Building Regulations. These will come into force during 2013 and full details can be found at http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/Amendments_AD_Compliance_2010.pdf . It is recommended that projects be registered with … Continue reading

Milsted Associates New Web Site

Welcome to the new Milsted Associates Website. Please contact us direct for all advice on Code for Sustainable Homes Assessments, SAP calculations and any other energy queries.

Flood and Water Management Act – impact on house builders

Flood and Water Management Act s.42 into force October 2013 Defra has confirmed its intention to implement Section 42 of FWMA in October 2013. From then, all new connections into the public sewerage system will require a S104 agreement and … Continue reading

Don’t miss this year’s Ecobuild

Ecobuild is the world’s biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment and the UK’s largest construction event of any kind. This year it will be held at ExCel from 5th to 7th March. For further details go … Continue reading

New version of the Code for Sustainable Homes

The Code for Sustainable Homes November 2010 has now been published. This technical guidance sets out the requirements for the Code for Sustainable Homes. It sets out the process by which a Code assessment is reached. It aims to make … Continue reading

New SAP 2009 edition

The 2009 edition of the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP 2009) applies from October 2010 for compliance with building regulations in England & Wales (Part L) and in Scotland (Section 6). Similar provisions will be made in Northern Ireland at a … Continue reading