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BCIA welcomes tougher commercial building energy standards but calls for greater ambition across the wider sector

BCIA welcomes tougher commercial building energy standards but calls for greater ambition across the wider sector

26th June, 2026

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has welcomed the Government's confirmation that privately rented non-domestic buildings over 1,000 square metres in England and Wales will be expected to achieve a minimum EPC B rating by 2031, describing the move as an important step forward in improving the energy performance of the UK's commercial building stock.

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How smart homes are reshaping accessible living

How smart homes are reshaping accessible living

27th June, 2026

Jason McGraw, group vice president and show director of CEDIA Expo/CIX looks at how smart homes can help people with disabilities.

Smart Buildings Show - Call for Papers

Smart Buildings 2026 Call for Papers deadline extended

Smart Buildings 2026 Call for Papers deadline extended

5th May, 2026

Do you want to be a part of the Smart Buildings Show 2026 speaker programme? The call for papers has been extended with the deadline for submissions Friday 19th June.

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