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THE RISE OF SMART EV INFRASTRUCTURE FOR MODERN BUILDS
Becky Hornby at Rolec explores why getting EV infrastructure right has become essential for developers in delivering Building Regulations Part S.
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t is not new to suggest that more needs to be done to tackle the current climate emergency. The push for rapid decarbonisation can be felt throughout the UK and expands far into the world. Something that has been acutely felt in the built environment industry. This is especially apparent with the emergence of Part S of the Building Regulations. Residential and commercial EV infrastructure has been a huge conversation point over the last few years, and the Government’s Part S have only worked to cement this concept further. Making it compulsory for all new build properties with off-street parking to provide an EV chargepoint for future occupants. It also applies to properties undergoing major renovations that will
have more than 10 parking spaces upon completion and sets minimum standards for all new chargepoints.
The aim, of course, is to make EVs more accessible and create infrastructure to support the switch to electric. This regulation specifi cally aims to tackle the problem of electric vehicle infrastructure we currently have in the UK. Highlighted as one of the greatest problems facing the adoption of electric vehicles, many people have stated the inaccessibility of electric vehicle chargepoints as one of their main deterrents against taking the step to emission free transport. Rolec’s 18 years of experience in the EV industry means that the company can offer solutions that meet
both your current and future charging needs. Providing you with assistance from planning to breaking ground and after. Streamlining the installation of chargepoints while ensuring full compliance.
DESIGN & SPECIFY
If designers of new housing feel like their plans are missing something, but can’t quite put their fi nger on it, we are giving them the elements to build your development from the ground up. Rolec are partners with NBS, which means they can fi nd our products on NBS Source; a free-to-use construction product platform that allows specifi ers to fi nd, select and specify products quickly and easily. Giving them the
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