Construction sector encouraged by new regulations but urges momentum in implementation.

The UK government has published details of the Future Homes Standard, marking a major shift in how new homes in England will be designed, specified and delivered.

Building regulations will be amended to explicitly promote the installation of rooftop solar panels on new homes for the first time.

Keepmoat is working with Birmingham City University to measure how residents of a Future Homes Standard-ready development in Nottinghamshire use energy and sustainable technologies.

Digital models are being used to not only help test the energy efficiency of experimental homes, but to also to ensure the models themselves are robust.

A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media.

CIOB and FMB are running a seminar on the on the Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard government consultation.

Alex Minett of CHAS explains some of the key points the construction industry needs to know about the updated Part L Building Regulations.

Professor Saul Humphrey says a change in mindset is needed if the construction sector wants to succeed in its retrofitting mission.

The first Future Homes Standard projects are under way. Hannah Giebus sets out the changes required by 2025 and the interim uplift which comes in this June.

Housing association Midland Heart is pioneering one of the first Future Homes Standard developments, led by its head of construction Tony Hopkin.

Early planning and well managed procurement are key to achieving value for money on net zero projects, says Colin Nicholson.

As the government’s Future Homes Standards nears, Phil Hurley explains what different types are on offer and some of the considerations that need to be made when installing them in new-build housing.