28/01/2022
What are your thoughts on the proposed Building Regulations amendment ‘Part Z’ and Approved Document Z outline requirements on the assessment of whole life carbon emissions and limiting of embodied carbon emissions, for all major building projects. The proposal introduces mandatory assessments ahead of setting carbon limits.
Once accepted it would rapidly accelerate the voluntary action occurring across our industry, leading to green investment and green jobs creation across construction. And quite possibly putting more financial pressure on end user?
On 02 February 2022, Conservative MP Duncan Baker is putting forward a ten-minute rule motion on the regulation of embodied carbon emissions in Parliament.
