Building regulations - proposed changes to energy and environmental standards: stage 2 consultation and BRIA

6 Digital Impact Test

The proposals put forward relate to the provision of physical systems within newly created buildings and focus on how information on specific issues will be reported. These requirements are set through national regulation and implemented as part of construction work. As such, there are no direct implications or unintended consequences identified in relation to the impacts of digital technology and technological services.

Of indirect relevance, it can be noted that digital technology is implemented widely within the construction and housing sectors in the management of information and to improve productivity and outcomes. Correspondingly, the Scottish Government has an improvement agenda that include the increased use of digital solutions in the management of the building standards process.

For the building standards system, this includes an online portal for the submission of applications and approval of building warrants required for the construction of new dwellings. Ongoing development of this digital strategy is a workstream being continued under the Building Standards Futures Board.