Lower carbon buildings review of the Building (Scotland) regulations 2004: Technical Handbooks - Section 6: Energy. Analysis of consultation responses

Scottish Government, 2014
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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Abstract

Delivers the response analysis report for the 2013 consultation looking at amending Section 6 (Energy) and supporting guidance. The main issues cover costs, sub-market issues, fabric only/fabric first, consistency of standards across the UK, simplified standards, compliance, timing, alternative to new standards, consumer preferences/behaviour, availability of SAP 2012, design flexibility and consequential improvements.

Author

Strachan, V. and Shiel, L.

History

Report commissioned by: Local Government and Communities Directorate, Building Standards Division. Liz Shiel Associates. July 2013 - A6073868.

Subjects

  • Legal issues and management
  • Building control, Scotland
  • Building control
  • Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy

Publisher History

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.

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