When it comes to replacing windows and doors, the changes to Part L require installers to choose high performance glass products that meet the target fabric energy efficiency rates.

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Alongside climate and energy efficiency, Part O is one of the three key factors influencing greater measures to minimise overheating in residential building design. 70% of architects specifying more solar control glazing in homes since Part O was introduced.

The European Parliament adopted its report on the revision of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), but this was met with a neutral reaction from Glass for Europe.

Published as an early Christmas present to take effect on 15 th June 2022, we now know the new regulatory requirements for mitigating overheating in new residential buildings in England.

Through our hub, we will report on the changes to Part L in England, as well as the regulatory requirements in Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland.

Conducted by National Building Specification (NBS), the eighth National BIM Survey investigated the current levels of adoption of Building Information Modelling, or Management, (BIM), as well as a forward look.

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) is responsible for building regulations in England, which exist to ensure the health and safety of people in and around buildings, and the energy efficiency of buildings.

On 26 th September 2022, the Welsh government issued new and updated Approved Documents in support of the Building Regulations for non-residential buildings in Wales. These changes are expected to have a significant impact on glass and glazing products in new and existing buildings.

Through the FGMA, we aim to promote best practice in product performance, design and application for flat glass, and positively encourages the development of industry standards and technical guidelines for the benefit of all stakeholders in the glass and glazing industry and wider society.