UK Building Compliance

19/06/2026

Part L photo evidence can be a nightmare on site.

One missed detail can delay BREL sign-off, hold up the final EPC, and create extra back-and-forth with Building Control.

That is why UK Building Compliance gives SAP clients free, unlimited Dashpivot app access.

With Dashpivot, your site team can:

✅ Capture geo-tagged and timestamped photos
✅ Link evidence to the correct plot
✅ Organise Part L photo records in one place
✅ Get assessor feedback before details are covered up
✅ Reduce stress at final sign-off

No more messy folders. No more chasing photos. No more finding out too late that something vital was missed.

Read the full blog here:
https://www.ukbuildingcompliance.co.uk/ditch-the-part-l-photo-stress-how-to-get-free-dashpivot-app-access-for-your-next-build/

Need SAP support for your next build? Get a quick quote from UKBC today https://www.ukbuildingcompliance.co.uk/quick-quote/

10/06/2026

Struggling to meet planning carbon targets?

Many Local Planning Authorities now expect more than baseline compliance. Your Energy Statement needs to clearly follow the recognised hierarchy: "Be Lean, Be Clean, Be Green".

Our latest blog explains:

• What each stage means
• How it supports planning approval
• Why getting it wrong can lead to delays, redesigns, or added costs

Read the full blog to see how to navigate the energy hierarchy with confidence. Read it here: https://www.ukbuildingcompliance.co.uk/demystifying-the-energy-hierarchy-how-to-secure-planning-approval-without-costly-re-designs/

03/06/2026

Air and sound testing can easily cause last-minute delays if your site is not properly prepared.

Our latest blog answers the FAQs we hear most from site managers, including:

• When to book your test
• What needs to be finished beforehand
• Whether access to next door is required
• What happens if a plot fails

If you want to reduce delays, avoid unnecessary re-visits, and keep handover on track, this is worth a read.

Read it here: https://www.ukbuildingcompliance.co.uk/navigating-air-sound-testing-faqs/

20/05/2026

Great projects are supported by great people.

Our latest blog shines a light on some of the women at UK Building Compliance who help keep things running smoothly for our clients every day.

Take a closer look at the people helping shape the service behind the scenes.

Read the blog here: https://www.ukbuildingcompliance.co.uk/meet-the-women-driving-excellence-at-uk-building-compliance/

Meet the women helping shape UK Building Compliance through expertise and leadership to delivering high-quality building compliance services.

13/05/2026

Do I need a 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 for my new build?

It may not be a strict legal requirement, but 𝗪𝗪𝗛𝗥 is becoming one of the most cost-effective ways to help new-build projects pass 𝗦𝗔𝗣 calculations.

Our latest blog explains:

• Why WWHR is often treated as the standard option
• How it affects compliance under Part L 2021
• What it could mean for Future Homes Standard-era projects
• Why excluding it may lead to more expensive upgrades elsewhere

Read the blog to understand whether WWHR makes sense for your project.

https://www.ukbuildingcompliance.co.uk/do-i-need-to-install-a-waste-water-heat-recovery-system-for-my-new-build/

08/05/2026

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06/05/2026

Do I need to install a heat pump for my new build?

As the Future Homes Standard gets closer, heat pumps are becoming the main route to Part L compliance for many new-build projects.

But whether you must install one depends on which regulations your project falls under.

Our latest blog explains:

• The difference between Part L 2021 and Part L 2026
• When gas boilers may still be an option
• Why SAP calculations are critical before you commit to a spec

Read the blog to find out what applies to your project.

https://www.ukbuildingcompliance.co.uk/do-i-need-to-install-a-heat-pump-for-my-new-build/

30/04/2026

What 𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 score do I need for my new build?

It is not just about staying below the legal maximum.

To achieve 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗟 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, many projects need to target a much better air test score to support their 𝗦𝗔𝗣 calculations and avoid unnecessary upgrades elsewhere.

Our latest blog explains:

• The legal limit vs the real target
• How Part L 2021 and Part L 2026 compare
• Why airtightness needs to be balanced with ventilation

Read the blog to see what your project should be aiming for.

https://link.msgsndr.com/sp/26886223133

22/04/2026

Do I need to install solar panels on my new build?

For many projects, solar PV is becoming the standard route to Part L compliance, especially as we move toward the Future Homes Standard.

But whether it is effectively required depends on your project, your heating system, and which regulations apply.

In our latest blog, we explain:

• When solar panels are likely to be needed
• How Part L 2026 changes expectations
• Why some Part L 2021 projects still have more flexibility

read the full blog here https://link.msgsndr.com/sp/bcfa0f1448c for a clearer picture before you finalise your design.

16/04/2026

Part L 2026 is on the way, but which rules apply to your project?

With the release of the Future Homes Standard, the government has confirmed key details around the transition from 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗟 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭 to the new 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.

Our latest blog breaks down:

✔ key implementation dates
✔ the 12-month transition period
✔ the new definition of “commenced”
✔ what this means for different types of developments
✔ the exception for High-Risk Buildings

Read the blog here: https://www.ukbuildingcompliance.co.uk/clone-of-the-future-homes-standard-part-l-2026-which-rules-apply-to-your-project/

Need help with Part L compliance? Call our team on 01455 634855.

Which rules apply to you under Part L 2026 and the Future Homes Standard, including key dates, transition arrangements and commencement rules