Post Occupancy Overheating Review of New Dwellings

The Building Regulations ensure a minimum safe standard for buildings. The Building Safety Regulator has responsibility for maintaining and updating the Approved Documents that accompany the Building Regulations. In December 2021, Part O was introduced to reduce overheating risks in new residential buildings, which can affect safety, health, and wellbeing. Most housebuilders now have experience applying Part O, making this a timely opportunity to review its implementation. This project aims to assess how effectivel...