Policy and Insight

BCIA plays a key role in raising the profile of the industry, working with policy makers to ensure the value and application of building controls is understood, and evidenced, in order to place building controls at the heart of policy discussions and decision making.  

Open Consultations

The following consultations and/or calls for evidence are currently open for responses. BCIA will be submitting a response on behalf of the industry whilst also encouraging individual organisations to submit their own response. 

  • This consultation focusing on changes to Part 6, Part L, and Part F of the Building Regulations for dwelling and non-domestic buildings with the majority of proposals relating to regulations on the conservation of fuel and power, and ventilation requirements. The consultation will also seek evidence on previous changes to Part O (overheating).

    Consultation closes: 6th March 2023

    UPDATED: The deadline to respond to the Future Homes and Buildings Standard, and the Home Energy Model consultations have been extended to 27th March 2024, due to a software issue impacting solar panel modelling.

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