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How difficult do you believe it will be to achieve the new Part L carbon emissions targets (31% residential, 27% non-residential) g Very Difficult g Slightly Difficult g Not Very Difficult g Not Difficult At Alll
Conclusion Looking forward, the big question once the industry has become
accustomed to the new parameters required to deliver on Part F and Part L, and the requisite balance to strike with Part O, is where the Future Homes Standard itself will take us. Also, will the new standard really be implemented in 2025, given the huge range of issues to be ironed out and the short timeframe, and if so will the aims be achievable, or further diluted?
Although the consultation on the standard has according to many seen a watering down of the performance aims, the new standard still represents a step up from Parts L, F and O, which as our survey shows, already causes a wide range of issues, from client consternation around design changes, to significantly increased costs. The Future Homes Standard is rumoured to be likely to cost significantly more – estimates range widely from around £5,000 to £30,000 per dwelling. The upper end of this is probably going to be prohibitive for many SME builders already facing major hardship in the market.
The response from our architect respondents on the prognosis for next year’s proposed standards, given their somewhat ambivalent reaction to the progress of the new Parts L, F and O, was equally equivocal. There’s no saying whether or not the standards will be able to be introduced as planned in the current industry climate, given the myriad other challenges it is facing, from inflation to global conflicts impacting supply chains, to stubborn levels of economic pressure on customers.
This level of uncertainty at least tells us that a lot more investigation and information on how to get there needs to be unearthed between then and now. As one focused example, our Industry Viewfinder surveys and white papers provide an intriguing snapshot of where our industry is, its progress on compliance, and which issues need addressing. We look forward to continuing to bring the industry similar insights and growing knowledge.
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Do you believe the carbon reduction aims (75%-80% fewer emissions in new builds) in the Future Homes Standard will be realistically achievable by the construction industry in 2025?
For the full white paper including in-depth survey findings regarding product specification approaches for Parts L, F and O compliance, and on the respondents’ views on the upcoming Future Homes Standard, please visit our dedicated Insights site:
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ADF MARCH 2024
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