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Building standards technical handbook 2020: non-domestic
The building standards technical handbooks provide guidance on achieving the standards set in the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004. This handbook applies to a building warrant submitted on or after 1 March 2021 and to building work which does not require a warrant commenced from that date.
Building standards technical handbook 2020: domestic
The building standards technical handbooks provide guidance on achieving the standards set in the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004. This handbook applies to a building warrant submitted on or after 1 March 2021 and to building work which does not require a warrant commenced from that date.
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Building regulations - proposed changes to energy standards, etc: consultation analysis
15 June 2022
Delivering Scotland's circular economy - proposed Circular Economy Bill: consultation
30 May 2022
Review of the Land Rights and Responsibilities Statement: analysis of consultation responses
24 May 2022
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Building a net zero future
New measures to slash carbon emissions from housing stock.
Working together to fix cladding issues
Single Building Assessment programme expanded.
Streamlining planning processes
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Cabinet Secretary and Ministers
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Shona Robison MSP
Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government
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Kate Forbes MSP
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Tom Arthur MSP
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Patrick Harvie MSP
Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights
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