The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has published the final version of its airtightness testing methodology, TM23 Testing buildings for air leakage (2022) . This new methodology is due to come into force in England from the 15th June Read more…
The government has now released an updated version of Approved Document L (Conservation of fuel and power) for England. This update signals a move towards more energy efficient new buildings. These new regulations will come into force from the 15th Read more…
On the 23rd July 2021, Scottish Government released a consultation on proposed changes to energy standards within Scottish building regulations. The consultation also included related topics such as ventilation, overheating and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. iATS communicated the publication of Read more…
Earlier this week the Department of Finance (DoF) released a consultation on proposed changes to energy standards within Part F of the Northern Ireland Building Regulations. The consultation includes proposals for new domestic and non-domestic buildings currently held in Technical Read more…
Elmhurst has announced its first Pulse Training course for airtightness testers. The course will be taking place 23rd June at Elmhurst’s headquarters in Lutterworth and give a total of 6 hours CPD. This is a chance for airtightness testers to Read more…
The government has released its response to the Future Homes Standard consultation for England, which proposed new versions of Part L and Part F of the Building Regulations to be introduced in 2021. This includes changes to the airtightness testing Read more…
Elmhurst Energy has concluded a major deal that will see significant investment into the group for its next phase of expansion in 2021. Elmhurst’s holding company, Starpoint Holdings Ltd, has been acquired by Phenna Group, a specialist group of testing, inspection, certification Read more…
Elmhurst Energy (iATS’ parent company) has concluded a major deal that will see significant investment into the group for its next phase of expansion in 2021.Elmhurst’s holding company, Starpoint Holdings Ltd, has been acquired by Phenna Group, a specialist group of testing, Read more…
In research conducted by the Compare the Market, the price comparison portal, the authors have concluded that energy efficient homes can be worth as much as 13% more. Homes with a rating of E are worth 7% more than those Read more…
The new Energy Performance of Buildings Central Register was launched on 20th September 2020 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. What has changed? The new Energy Performance of Buildings Central Register has consolidated the existing England, Wales and Northern Ireland domestic Read more…
