Building regulations

News

1 Oct 2008	DECs and EPCs become mandatory All government buildings must from today have a display energy certificate (DEC) on show for the public.
1 Jul 2008	EPCs pass second deadline The Energy Performance Certificate scheme passes another deadline today – with UK businesses of more than 26,909 ft expected to produce certificates to prospective buyers or tenants when their property is built, sold or leased.
1 Jul 2008	Minister calls for calm over Building Regs The government yesterday responded to industry concerns about Building Regulations compliance saying that “poor compliance and ineffectual enforcement regime seems to be a common perception” but calling on sector to “keep things in perspective”.
13 Mar 2008	Energy certificate rules relaxed The government is introducing some flexibility surrounding Energy Performance Certificates for large properties that are on the market, but haven’t been sold before the April deadline.
12 Mar 2008	Budget sets out green build plans All new non-domestic buildings are to be carbon neutral by 2019, the Chancellor has stated in his first Budget

24 - 28 Nov 2008	IOSH Managing Safely (Code 811IOSH)
2 - 4 Dec 2008	Understanding FM Foundation course (Code 812UFMF)
4 Dec 2008	Fire Safety Law & Fire Risk Assessment (Code 812FLA)
9 Dec 2008	Climate Change Impacts for FM (Code 812CLIM)
9 - 10 Dec 2008	Health & Safety Regulations, Responsibilities & Risk Assessments (Code 812HSA)

	Type Date	Title
	Presentations and Papers Jun-08	Fire Safety Presentation to Sout West Region 24 June 2008 A presentation given by Rachel Wright to members of BIFM South West Region at the Express by Holiday Inn in Swindon on 24 June 2008
	Guides & Briefings Jan-08	Improving the energy efficiency of our buildings A guide to energy performance certificates for the construction, sale and let of non-dwellings
	Presentations and Papers Jan-07	BIFM Energy Position Paper Sets out the Institute's position on energy policy and how facilities management can help to deliver targets on energy efficiency and reductions in carbon dioxide emissions.