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RICS response to MHCLG consultation on The Future Buildings Standard

15 April 2021

RICS has responded to the government consultation on the Future Buildings Standard, which focuses on proposed changes to Part L (conservation of fuel and power) and Part F (ventilation) of the Building Regulations for non-domestic buildings and dwellings; and overheating in new residential buildings.

Response by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

RICS response – Future Buildings Standard (PDF 0.54MB)

Published date: 15 April 2021

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