Housing standards review - towards more sustainable homes

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2013
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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Abstract

Sets out the Challenge Panel views on the current system of building regulations and housing standards, their aspirations for the review and their response to the outcomes of the housing standards review process and working group proposals.

History

Comprises a report from the Housing Standards Review Challenge Panel. Related to the following: Housing standards review - consultation; Housing standards review - illustrative technical standards developed by the working groups; and Housing standards review consultation - impact assessment (all DCLG, 2013).

ISBN

9781409839439

Subjects

  • Building control
  • Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
  • Building types
  • Legal issues and management
  • Housing/residential facilities
  • Building control, England
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy

Publisher History

Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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