SOPREMA, an international manufacturer of waterproofing, insulation, acoustic and building envelope solutions, has officially launched its Future Homes and Buildings Standards Whitepaper. With strict new Building Regulations fast approaching to drive the UK toward its 2050 net-zero targets, navigating these fundamental structural and efficiency updates, is essential for project success. This new guide provides the clarity required to bridge the gap between regulatory performance demands and efficient construction compliance.
The buildings and product uses sector accounts for approximately 22% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, primarily due to space heating and hot water generation. To meet legally binding net-zero targets, upcoming updates to the Building Regulations Part L and Part F in England will require new dwellings to be zero-carbon in use. New regulations will come into force in March 2027, and non-compliant buildings could risk higher operational costs and expensive future retrofits.
This whitepaper has been designed specifically for specifiers, developers and contractors to help support design strategies from the beginning of a project. It walks through the regulatory compliance of the updated Part L and Part F of the Building Regulations, transition timelines and target metrics. The paper covers energy performance requirements and the transition from SAP to the Home Energy Model (HEM), airtightness targets and mandatory on-site renewable energy generation. It also provides strategies for managing heat loss and optimising building fabric U-values.
“Achieving zero-carbon in use performance isn’t an optional extra; it’s a fundamental requirement for the future of the built environment,” comments Mike Vaczi, Technical Director at SOPREMA UK. “Our goal is to give specifiers, developers and contractors the practical tools they need to meet the regulatory regulations.
“This new whitepaper highlights the balanced approach needed for specification for the Future Homes and Buildings Standards to deliver high thermal and airtightness performance without compromising structural space or indoor air quality. Insulation solutions such as SOPRATHERM PIR, PAVATEX wood fibre and SOPRAXPS referenced in the guide, can
help designers meet demanding performance targets while ensuring energy efficiency across the building.”
For more information and to download a copy of the Future Homes and Buildings Standards Whitepaper, please visit: https://www.soprema.co.uk/blog/whitepaper-understanding-the-future-homes-and-buildings-standards
