Actis’ RIBA-approved Part L CPD module, which helps builders, architects, and building control officers negotiate the complexities of the revised building regulations, is transforming the understanding of future homes standards for those in the industry
Tomorrow’s Insulation Solutions for Future Homes Standards, created by insulation specialist Actis, has been opening the eyes of specifiers and architectural technicians across the country with its helpful breakdown of how the changes will affect their day-to-day work.
Take-up of the free, one-hour module has seen Actis specification managers Amaret Chahal, and Jason Docherty rushed off their feet travelling the country and sharing their expertise with other industry professionals.
The module gives guidance on how to reduce carbon emissions in new build homes
CAD technician Nick Fisher from EK Architects in Pattiswick, Essex, whose team were among the first to book the CPD, said: ‘The guys were super impressed with the presentation. It’s nice to have a CPD that has answers. We will certainly be using Actis products going forward, so thank you for enlightening us. You will be bombarded with requests for calculations!”
He praised the excellence of the content and presentation, which gives guidance on how to meet revised energy efficiency targets which see new build homes having to reduce carbon emissions by 31% over previous levels.
Architectural technician Ben Sayers from MMA in Tyne and Wear, who took part in one of the many privately-booked sessions, echoed his sentiments. “It was an excellent presentation, well delivered,” he said.
The CPD looks at different tactics to help achieve the greater goal of building Net Zero by 2050
Actis regional specification manager and co-author of the CPD, Amaret Chahal added: “The number of enquiries we have received shows that people are turning to us in a time of need and confusion, hoping we have all the answers.
“We are happy and proud to say we were poised and ready for all the new building requirement changes. The new CPD has been received so well by everyone we’ve presented it to. These have included architectural practices and LABC offices around the country, many of whom, interestingly, had little to no preparation or awareness of the new regs.”
Actis’ RIBA-approved Part L CPD module details ways to improve U-values, reduce thermal bridging, address the performance gap and improve air tightness. And to ensure these changes don’t create a problem in the other direction, it looks at how to ensure there are no issues with overheating.
Tomorrow’s Insulation Solutions for Future Homes Standards is promoted via RIBA’s website and is also available via Actis.
