Opinion

Environmental impact returns to the premier league

By 2021-02-10T07:00:00

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New building regulations impose tough conditions on the construction sector, but it is essential that we rise to the challenge, Andrew Mellor says

Two weeks ago, the housing minister announced the publication of the government’s response to the Future Homes Standard consultation, as well as the launch of the second part of the consultation which considers a proposed Future Buildings Standard. 

The standards propose changes that will decarbonise England’s building stock as well as reduce the impact of climate change (warmer temperatures) on those who occupy buildings, which is of course all of us. 

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