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Updates on Part L, the Future Homes Standard, and what UKBC engineers are tracking across the regulations.
10 guidesPart O – Important Factors to Consider
Thermal Bridging & SAP
Air Pressure Testing For Dwellings
15 Years of Building Compliance — Crunching the Numbers
15 Years of Memories
Client Spotlight: Kelly Harman Oxbridge Design and Detailing Services Ltd on Working with UKBC
Client Spotlight: George Burton Architecture & Ecology on Working with UKBC
Get to Know Our Team: Q&A with Senior Environmental Consultant, Beth Robinson
Myth Busters — Air Tightness Testing
UKBC Celebrates 15 Years
Long-form explainers on the regulations, testing methods and concepts every builder, architect and developer should know.
4 guidesMastering Air Pressure Testing: A Comprehensive Guide by UK Building Compliance
The Essential Guide to UK Building Regulations Compliance
Understanding Mechanical Ventilation Commissioning: What You Need to Know
The Sound of Compliance: Understanding Sound Insulation Testing with UK Building Compliance
Practical walkthroughs on passing the testing that matters — air tightness, sound, ventilation, and more.
6 guidesHow To Pass A Ventilation Test
A Basic Guide To Sound Insulation Testing
Guide To Air Tightness Testing
How To Achieve Compliance
How To Pass An Air Tightness Test
Preparing for the Home Energy Model: What Builders Need to Know
Opinion, myth-busters and deep dives from the UKBC engineering team.
23 guides35% Carbon Reduction in London Plan
Breathing Easy: The Importance of Ventilation Testing Explained
Changes to Part L1A
Energy Efficiency and Building Compliance: Why It Matters
Energy Efficiency Unveiled: Decoding Energy Statements with UK Building Compliance
Enhancing Compliance: UK Building Compliance’s Commitment to Efficiency and Excellence
Government launches £3bn fund to upgrade nation’s buildings
Home Energy Model (HEM) — The Future of Energy Assessment in the UK
Home Energy Model vs SAP: What’s Changing?
House Extension Calculations
Maximising Energy Efficiency with an EPC: What You Need to Know
Navigating Building Compliance: The Crucial Role of Testing and Certification
Navigating The London Plan: A Sustainability Guide for Builders
Navigating the London Plan: Compliance Strategies from UK Building Compliance
New EPC Register Q&A
Part G: Water Efficiency — Everything you need to know!
Part O — Dynamic Thermal Model versus Simplified Method
Part O Overheating Common Questions
Part O Simplified Method
SAP 10 / Part L 2021 — Myth Busters
Simplify **Part O Compliance** with Our Comprehensive Guide
The Most Common Building Compliance Failures and How to Avoid Them
TM59 Overheating Assessment — What is it?
Quick answers to the questions we get asked every week.
20 guidesFAQs — Can I install a gas boiler in new builds still?
Do I have to install an Air Source Heat Pump on the new building regulations?
Do I have to install solar PV for the new Part L building regulations?
FAQs — Can I build with 100mm cavities still?
New EPC Register — Q & A
What air test score do I need to achieve for a new build?
What Are SAP Calculations? The Ultimate Guide
What Are SBEM Calculations?
What information do you require to carry out a SAP Calculation?
What Is A Sound Insulation Test?
What Is A Sustainability Statement?
What is a U-value?
What Is A Ventilation Test?
What Is Air Pressure Testing?
What Is An Energy Statement?
What Is An EPC?
What is PAS 2035?
What Is The Home Quality Mark?
What Is The London Plan?
Who Needs An EPC?
Site-readiness and pre-test checklists you can hand to the site team before we arrive.
2 guidesCurated references to the regulations, standards, and accreditation bodies we work with.
2 guidesTerms and conditions that govern our work.
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