Why the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard is going to change the industry

Author: Patrick Hayes

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1 June 2023

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Why the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard is going to change the industry

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Patrick Hayes

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 6, 2023, Page(s) 18-20

Date published

1 June 2023

Author

Patrick Hayes

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 6, 2023, Page(s) 18-20

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

IStructE Technical Director, Patrick Hayes, explains the significance of the forthcoming Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard and the likely impact it will have on the UK's decarbonisation goals.

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18-20
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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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