This week we have seen an upsurge in announcements of compliance to regulations and standards. However, on analysis most of these appear to be a fudge on the part of Government. A news worthy 'sound-bite' yes but an overall real improvement to the resilience, self reliance and sustainability for the UK and its building industry?
One gets reminded in a left field sort of way of the 'Grenfell Tower' situation, an unapproved product which was subjected to an out right ban elsewhere in the World, gets signed off and installed using the wisdom of a self-certificate. Then when it went wrong the people, those responsible, just disappeared and ultimately the 'taxpayer' foots the bill.
So it begs the questions of why approve products in the first place? and why is there no check on or compulsory insurance on those that self certificate?
Going forward at the very least new build should be fully adaptable to what we know as the 'passive house' criteria, also enabling the upgraded insulation and ventilation standards to be implemented without upheaval and costly revisions down the line. The observation here is the Government has made a big play on 'air source' heating, a great idea, but the bulk of the existing housing stock would require a massive spending commitment just to make the basic idea usable. Air source heating is a low temperature background system, while it is said to work down to an outside temperature of -16c it is actually struggling at anything below 0c and the hot water for the taps becomes reliant on an electric immersion heater. Then factor in the cost, a heat exchanger(air source pump) is mere chump change in comparison to the required full build upgrade required to create a usable system. Conservatively the Government quoted it as a 5k product in reality it is closer to a real world 30-50K cost. As such there is no payback period or reward for most home owners.
Clearly trying to guess the future is not easy but there is a need to demonstrate a capacity for building in sustainability and self reliance going forward. If Standards and Regulations are to have a serious point and not just a Government sound-bite news headline while keeping the writers and creators of them gainfully employed they should derive a direct benefit and reward to those paying for them -the Customer
Carl F Groupco: "We have worked with Hoppe (UK) for many years and it has always been one of leading handle brands within our hardware range. The new ARRONE™ door handle delivers exceptional quality at a competitive price point so we know it is going to prove popular with our customers." said, John Crittenden, Managing Director.
Edgetech: "In the years to come, we'll need that same resilience and flexibility to tackle some of the biggest issues facing not just our industry, but society as a whole. The climate crisis is one such threat. Meeting hugely ambitious international net zero targets will require sweeping changes to the way we construct and renovate buildings - and the sort of outstanding energy efficiency that Edgetech's warm-edge products provide." Head of Marketing Charlotte Hawkes.
Yale Door and Window Solutions: "We are delighted to be Yale's first official launch partner for the SensCheck™ range. Yale's innovations have protected homes, families, and belongings for over 180 years. This significant experience has seen them expand from being a leader in mechanical lock engineering to innovating connected smart locks and homes" comments, Steve Jones, Managing Director at Sierra Windows.
SIEGENIA: "We are extremely proud to be a member of SBD. As a provider of high-quality security-focused solutions, having the SBD stamp of approval is really important to us in enhancing our reputation and setting us apart from our competitors. SBD is a great tool for homeowners when looking to upgrade their security, especially during the current trend for home renovations." commented, Ryan Thompson, general manager.
CDW Systems : "At CDW we have always made sure our customers have the very latest guidance on regulations so they can successfully navigate any changes. With the imminent changes to Documents F, L and O of the Building Regulations, ultimately it's the installers who are going to need to make sure they comply with the revisions. We know our customers will have questions relating to the changes, and these resources will help answer them." Group Chairman Jeremy Phillips said.
AT Precision: "Achieving ISO 9001 is a testament to our efforts and commitment to delivering excellent customer service, and I'm incredibly proud of the entire AT Precision team." comments, Sales Director Michael Hewitt .
The Residence Collection "The new building regulations come into effect on 15th June 2022 and we're well equipped for the changes here at The Residence Collection. We're proud of our products, and the fact that we already meet the new standards prior to them coming into effect says a lot about our future proofed design." Said, Jo Trotman, Marketing Manager .
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