Time is running out for housebuilders not ready for the uplifted Part L Building Regulation. To demonstrate compliance all new dwellings going into construction after June 15th, 2023, must meet new energy performance targets. And to be compliant, photographic evidence of work done and materials used must be recorded during the construction of a property.

Come June, all housebuilders with projects starting will have to provide the SAP Assessor with this photographic evidence as part of The Buildings Regulations England Part L (BREL) report. As a result, evidence will demonstrate that all building work and materials used comply with new energy efficiency requirements, as outlined in Part L, otherwise known as the Approved Document L, Appendix B.

Are Part L Building Regulations changing in June 2023 or are they already in effect?

Yes, no and it depends. The Approved Document Part L for the conservation of fuel and power came into effect in June 2022, as an interim measure to The Future Homes and Building Standards 2025. All projects that start after 15 June 2022 must adhere to the Part L regulation, including photographic evidencing. The exception is where a building notice had been given or full project plans were submitted with local councils before 15th June 2022, and if work starts on site before June 2023. The below scenarios illustrate this more clearly:

1. I applied for planning permission before 15 June 2022, and I put down foundations before 15 June 2023. I do not have to adhere to Part L.
2. I applied for planning permission before 15 June 2022, but I put down foundations after 15 June 2023. I must adhere to Part L.
3. I applied for planning permission after 15 June 2022. I must adhere to Part L, even if I put down foundations before 15 June 2023.

Effectively, the government issued a grace period ahead of the upcoming hard deadline. And the June cut-off date for meeting Part L requirements for all projects is fast approaching. Any projects starting on-site after this point must meet the requirements set out by Part L.

A brief history on Part L Building Regulations

The need to reduce carbon emissions is being addressed with some urgency and we need to act now to get on the right path towards being climate-neutral by 2050. According to The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC), the UK’s built environment is responsible for 25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, so there is plenty to be done for homes and buildings to produce significantly less CO2.

From October 2019 to February 2020, the government’s Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard consultations called for an ambitious uplift in the energy efficiency of new homes through changes to the Part L Building Regulations. This is one of many steps, along the way to meeting Future Homes and Building Standards in 2025.

The Future Building Standard will “provide a pathway to highly efficient buildings which are zero carbon ready, better for the environment and fit for the future.”. The government remains committed to meeting its target of net zero emissions by 2050 and recognises the need to improve the energy efficiency of our buildings. According to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Heating and powering buildings currently accounts for 40% of the UK’s total energy usage.

By focusing on the energy performance of our homes and designing and building accordingly now, we’ll be incrementally raising the standard of our buildings for the future.

Figure 1: Contents of the Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard consultations. i. The Fabric Energy Efficiency Standard (FEES) was reconsulted on in the 2021 FBS consultation, alongside some building services standards and guidance on the calibration of devices that carry out airtightness testing.

The resulting changes to the Part L regulation that sees energy efficiency targeted from the ground up, will go a long way towards reducing carbon emissions and improving the ‘as-built’ performance of homes. It was agreed that the most momentum could be made in the development of new builds.

What are the Part L photographic requirements?

A ‘Buildings Regulations England Part L (BREL) report’ and supporting photographic evidence are now required to prove that building work complies to Part L standards. The as-built BREL report must first be signed by the developer ahead of construction to make sure designs have been completed in accordance with requirements. A record of photographic evidence must then be collated for detail outlined in Appendix B throughout the build’s duration. For example, foundations must show thermal continuity, external walls must demonstrate the quality of insulation, airtightness must be evidenced and building services such as space heating or ventilation must be labelled. Each image should be unique to the property, and one photo should be recorded per detail, unless an additional closeup view is required.

A photographic log should be compiled at appropriate phases of the construction of a property and sent to the SAP Assessor to review and confirm correct construction on completion before signing the BREL report. Once an assessor is satisfied all details have been constructed correctly and in accordance with the design standards, they can then generate their SAP Assessment and energy performance certificate (EPC).

Figure 2: Appendix B, The Building Regulations 2021 Edition, Conservation of fuel and power Approved Document L

Why photographs should be digital

Providing Part L photographic evidence is not as simple as just sending over a folder of images. The first challenge is the volume of photographs required. Photographs should be taken of the foundations/substructure and ground floor, external walls (for each main wall type), roofs (for each main roof type), openings (for each opening type), airtightness, and building services, such as heating, hot water, and ventilation. For even just one home, this adds up to a lot of images.

On top of this, all photographs must be high-quality enough to allow for a qualitative audit of the subject detail and additional close-ups may be needed so the assessor can make sure they are in accordance with the construction detail.

Also, these photos should be geolocated so that the location, date and time of each image can identify a single physical object in a confirmed location, as well as when it was taken and on whose device.

Besides this, when an image is being saved, it must have a specified filling reference identifiable to a particular plot and a particular detail within the regulatory framework in Approved Document L, Appendix B.

With requirements like that, the question should really be: how can photographs not be digital?

What is the best solution for evidencing Part L compliance?

All the digital requirements above make reporting photographic evidence incredibly difficult to navigate. As with anything, technology continues to play a critical role in compliance throughout the build stage.

So, what would simplify the process of managing the reporting of evidence for compliance? A central repository for all photographic evidence and documentation is essential. If your files are everywhere on individuals’ phones or laptops, versioning becomes impossible to manage and sign off.

You could in theory upload all photos to SharePoint if having a central repository was the only factor. Your teams likely have it and use it for other purposes already. This is okay if you have an iron-clad file structure, and everyone is reliable and predictable with maintaining approved taxonomy. Anyone who has used SharePoint, GDrive or any file sharing platform at work knows this is rarely the case at the very best.

When a project is mission critical, leaving things to chance is not the best strategy. And maintaining an accurate file structure and taxonomy is just scratching the surface.

Instead, you need a simple centralised platform that does way more than just managing files. Software like Zutec’s Part L solution is accessible on both desktop and mobile devices, so can be used in the office or onsite in the field. This means you have an environment and templates to capture evidence on-site, as well as an environment for managing workflows, tracking and approvals. Read more to answer all your software platform questions.

Using the app on-site to capture photographic evidence

On-site, a contractor can use a smartphone or tablet to capture georeferenced photographic evidence for one, or multiple details and attach them to the relevant BREL report form. The geo tags capture the project, dwelling and location, which is essential for submitting to the SAP Assessor. Contractors can circle areas of interest and sign it with a secure PIN to prove who did the work, which makes tracking work easier.

With Zutec’s app, there’s no need for an internet connection, the contractor can complete multiple items and upload them all at once automatically as soon as the phone or device is online again where the data syncs to the cloud.

Zutec app capturing georeferenced photographs for evidencing Part L compliance.

This makes it easy to share, review and submit evidence for EPC and BREL reports. The platform is configurable so you can set up your own review points. You can share directly with SAP Assessors and Inspectors, or with internal Quality Assessors, all whom can review and assess for sufficient quality, feedback where more work needs to be done, or approve. Having a flexible review process means any remediation work required can be done before works are completed.

A dashboard to manage workflows, reviews and submissions

Having an overview of works completed is crucial to achieving timely and cost-effective sign off. A dashboard that shows a workflow of how a project is moving through various stages makes managing multiple projects simple. You can filter by project, code or plot reference to drill into specific deliverables.

Zutec Construction Photographic Evidence Overview dashboard.

Here you can review records, add a comment or send a notification. It’s easy to jump in and see what work needs to be done and take action. An item may be something for you to review or a detail you can send for real-time acceptance from the assessor. This is particularly helpful for speeding up successful BREL report sign-off and spotting problems early on. Rather than presenting everything at the end of a project, where it’s harder to rectify issues and resubmit evidence, by capturing, storing and submitting details in real time, you can get feedback or approvals as you go, and remediate work where needed.

Notifications are all configurable, so you can opt for dynamic real-time notifications, or set up daily, twice-daily, or weekly emails. Whatever makes sense for your project.

Bringing all your documentation together in one place, alongside photographic evidence in one platform spec’d out by industry experts to the Part L Building Regulations framework, removes the complexity of gathering evidence and submitting for approval. When you have multiple dwellings or projects, it’s a no-brainer.

If you are looking for a single unified platform to capture, store, share and manage geolocated photographic evidence for your Part L compliance, then speak to us. A tailored platform gives you the right tools for the job. And that’s not all, a platform like Zutec can be configured for future regulations, so once you make the first step it can be adapted for all your regulatory and quality needs.

The Countdown to Part L is on — Try our New Part L Solution with a 3-month Proof of Concept (PoC). Book a demo to see Zutec’s Part L Solution in action.

You’ll gain quality assurance, traceability and accountability in one platform, one single source of truth.

Time is running out for housebuilders not ready for the uplifted Part L Building Regulation. To demonstrate compliance all new dwellings going into construction after June 15th, 2023, must meet new energy performance targets. And to be compliant, photographic evidence of work done and materials used must be recorded during the construction of a property.

Come June, all housebuilders with projects starting will have to provide the SAP Assessor with this photographic evidence as part of The Buildings Regulations England Part L (BREL) report. As a result, evidence will demonstrate that all building work and materials used comply with new energy efficiency requirements, as outlined in Part L, otherwise known as the Approved Document L, Appendix B.

Are Part L Building Regulations changing in June 2023 or are they already in effect?

Yes, no and it depends. The Approved Document Part L for the conservation of fuel and power came into effect in June 2022, as an interim measure to The Future Homes and Building Standards 2025. All projects that start after 15 June 2022 must adhere to the Part L regulation, including photographic evidencing. The exception is where a building notice had been given or full project plans were submitted with local councils before 15th June 2022, and if work starts on site before June 2023. The below scenarios illustrate this more clearly:

1. I applied for planning permission before 15 June 2022, and I put down foundations before 15 June 2023. I do not have to adhere to Part L.
2. I applied for planning permission before 15 June 2022, but I put down foundations after 15 June 2023. I must adhere to Part L.
3. I applied for planning permission after 15 June 2022. I must adhere to Part L, even if I put down foundations before 15 June 2023.

Effectively, the government issued a grace period ahead of the upcoming hard deadline. And the June cut-off date for meeting Part L requirements for all projects is fast approaching. Any projects starting on-site after this point must meet the requirements set out by Part L.

A brief history on Part L Building Regulations

The need to reduce carbon emissions is being addressed with some urgency and we need to act now to get on the right path towards being climate-neutral by 2050. According to The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC), the UK’s built environment is responsible for 25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, so there is plenty to be done for homes and buildings to produce significantly less CO2.

From October 2019 to February 2020, the government’s Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard consultations called for an ambitious uplift in the energy efficiency of new homes through changes to the Part L Building Regulations. This is one of many steps, along the way to meeting Future Homes and Building Standards in 2025.

The Future Building Standard will “provide a pathway to highly efficient buildings which are zero carbon ready, better for the environment and fit for the future.”. The government remains committed to meeting its target of net zero emissions by 2050 and recognises the need to improve the energy efficiency of our buildings. According to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Heating and powering buildings currently accounts for 40% of the UK’s total energy usage.

By focusing on the energy performance of our homes and designing and building accordingly now, we’ll be incrementally raising the standard of our buildings for the future.

Figure 1: Contents of the Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard consultations. i. The Fabric Energy Efficiency Standard (FEES) was reconsulted on in the 2021 FBS consultation, alongside some building services standards and guidance on the calibration of devices that carry out airtightness testing.

The resulting changes to the Part L regulation that sees energy efficiency targeted from the ground up, will go a long way towards reducing carbon emissions and improving the ‘as-built’ performance of homes. It was agreed that the most momentum could be made in the development of new builds.

What are the Part L photographic requirements?

A ‘Buildings Regulations England Part L (BREL) report’ and supporting photographic evidence are now required to prove that building work complies to Part L standards. The as-built BREL report must first be signed by the developer ahead of construction to make sure designs have been completed in accordance with requirements. A record of photographic evidence must then be collated for detail outlined in Appendix B throughout the build’s duration. For example, foundations must show thermal continuity, external walls must demonstrate the quality of insulation, airtightness must be evidenced and building services such as space heating or ventilation must be labelled. Each image should be unique to the property, and one photo should be recorded per detail, unless an additional closeup view is required.

A photographic log should be compiled at appropriate phases of the construction of a property and sent to the SAP Assessor to review and confirm correct construction on completion before signing the BREL report. Once an assessor is satisfied all details have been constructed correctly and in accordance with the design standards, they can then generate their SAP Assessment and energy performance certificate (EPC).

Figure 2: Appendix B, The Building Regulations 2021 Edition, Conservation of fuel and power Approved Document L

Why photographs should be digital

Providing Part L photographic evidence is not as simple as just sending over a folder of images. The first challenge is the volume of photographs required. Photographs should be taken of the foundations/substructure and ground floor, external walls (for each main wall type), roofs (for each main roof type), openings (for each opening type), airtightness, and building services, such as heating, hot water, and ventilation. For even just one home, this adds up to a lot of images.

On top of this, all photographs must be high-quality enough to allow for a qualitative audit of the subject detail and additional close-ups may be needed so the assessor can make sure they are in accordance with the construction detail.

Also, these photos should be geolocated so that the location, date and time of each image can identify a single physical object in a confirmed location, as well as when it was taken and on whose device.

Besides this, when an image is being saved, it must have a specified filling reference identifiable to a particular plot and a particular detail within the regulatory framework in Approved Document L, Appendix B.

With requirements like that, the question should really be: how can photographs not be digital?

What is the best solution for evidencing Part L compliance?

All the digital requirements above make reporting photographic evidence incredibly difficult to navigate. As with anything, technology continues to play a critical role in compliance throughout the build stage.

So, what would simplify the process of managing the reporting of evidence for compliance? A central repository for all photographic evidence and documentation is essential. If your files are everywhere on individuals’ phones or laptops, versioning becomes impossible to manage and sign off.

You could in theory upload all photos to SharePoint if having a central repository was the only factor. Your teams likely have it and use it for other purposes already. This is okay if you have an iron-clad file structure, and everyone is reliable and predictable with maintaining approved taxonomy. Anyone who has used SharePoint, GDrive or any file sharing platform at work knows this is rarely the case at the very best.

When a project is mission critical, leaving things to chance is not the best strategy. And maintaining an accurate file structure and taxonomy is just scratching the surface.

Instead, you need a simple centralised platform that does way more than just managing files. Software like Zutec’s Part L solution is accessible on both desktop and mobile devices, so can be used in the office or onsite in the field. This means you have an environment and templates to capture evidence on-site, as well as an environment for managing workflows, tracking and approvals. Read more to answer all your software platform questions.

Using the app on-site to capture photographic evidence

On-site, a contractor can use a smartphone or tablet to capture georeferenced photographic evidence for one, or multiple details and attach them to the relevant BREL report form. The geo tags capture the project, dwelling and location, which is essential for submitting to the SAP Assessor. Contractors can circle areas of interest and sign it with a secure PIN to prove who did the work, which makes tracking work easier.

With Zutec’s app, there’s no need for an internet connection, the contractor can complete multiple items and upload them all at once automatically as soon as the phone or device is online again where the data syncs to the cloud.

Zutec app capturing georeferenced photographs for evidencing Part L compliance.

This makes it easy to share, review and submit evidence for EPC and BREL reports. The platform is configurable so you can set up your own review points. You can share directly with SAP Assessors and Inspectors, or with internal Quality Assessors, all whom can review and assess for sufficient quality, feedback where more work needs to be done, or approve. Having a flexible review process means any remediation work required can be done before works are completed.

A dashboard to manage workflows, reviews and submissions

Having an overview of works completed is crucial to achieving timely and cost-effective sign off. A dashboard that shows a workflow of how a project is moving through various stages makes managing multiple projects simple. You can filter by project, code or plot reference to drill into specific deliverables.

Zutec Construction Photographic Evidence Overview dashboard.

Here you can review records, add a comment or send a notification. It’s easy to jump in and see what work needs to be done and take action. An item may be something for you to review or a detail you can send for real-time acceptance from the assessor. This is particularly helpful for speeding up successful BREL report sign-off and spotting problems early on. Rather than presenting everything at the end of a project, where it’s harder to rectify issues and resubmit evidence, by capturing, storing and submitting details in real time, you can get feedback or approvals as you go, and remediate work where needed.

Notifications are all configurable, so you can opt for dynamic real-time notifications, or set up daily, twice-daily, or weekly emails. Whatever makes sense for your project.

Bringing all your documentation together in one place, alongside photographic evidence in one platform spec’d out by industry experts to the Part L Building Regulations framework, removes the complexity of gathering evidence and submitting for approval. When you have multiple dwellings or projects, it’s a no-brainer.

If you are looking for a single unified platform to capture, store, share and manage geolocated photographic evidence for your Part L compliance, then speak to us. A tailored platform gives you the right tools for the job. And that’s not all, a platform like Zutec can be configured for future regulations, so once you make the first step it can be adapted for all your regulatory and quality needs.

The Countdown to Part L is on — Try our New Part L Solution with a 3-month Proof of Concept (PoC). Book a demo to see Zutec’s Part L Solution in action.

You’ll gain quality assurance, traceability and accountability in one platform, one single source of truth.

Time is running out for housebuilders not ready for the uplifted Part L Building Regulation. To demonstrate compliance all new dwellings going into construction after June 15th, 2023, must meet new energy performance targets. And to be compliant, photographic evidence of work done and materials used must be recorded during the construction of a property.

Come June, all housebuilders with projects starting will have to provide the SAP Assessor with this photographic evidence as part of The Buildings Regulations England Part L (BREL) report. As a result, evidence will demonstrate that all building work and materials used comply with new energy efficiency requirements, as outlined in Part L, otherwise known as the Approved Document L, Appendix B.

Are Part L Building Regulations changing in June 2023 or are they already in effect?

Yes, no and it depends. The Approved Document Part L for the conservation of fuel and power came into effect in June 2022, as an interim measure to The Future Homes and Building Standards 2025. All projects that start after 15 June 2022 must adhere to the Part L regulation, including photographic evidencing. The exception is where a building notice had been given or full project plans were submitted with local councils before 15th June 2022, and if work starts on site before June 2023. The below scenarios illustrate this more clearly:

1. I applied for planning permission before 15 June 2022, and I put down foundations before 15 June 2023. I do not have to adhere to Part L.
2. I applied for planning permission before 15 June 2022, but I put down foundations after 15 June 2023. I must adhere to Part L.
3. I applied for planning permission after 15 June 2022. I must adhere to Part L, even if I put down foundations before 15 June 2023.

Effectively, the government issued a grace period ahead of the upcoming hard deadline. And the June cut-off date for meeting Part L requirements for all projects is fast approaching. Any projects starting on-site after this point must meet the requirements set out by Part L.

A brief history on Part L Building Regulations

The need to reduce carbon emissions is being addressed with some urgency and we need to act now to get on the right path towards being climate-neutral by 2050. According to The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC), the UK’s built environment is responsible for 25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, so there is plenty to be done for homes and buildings to produce significantly less CO2.

From October 2019 to February 2020, the government’s Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard consultations called for an ambitious uplift in the energy efficiency of new homes through changes to the Part L Building Regulations. This is one of many steps, along the way to meeting Future Homes and Building Standards in 2025.

The Future Building Standard will “provide a pathway to highly efficient buildings which are zero carbon ready, better for the environment and fit for the future.”. The government remains committed to meeting its target of net zero emissions by 2050 and recognises the need to improve the energy efficiency of our buildings. According to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Heating and powering buildings currently accounts for 40% of the UK’s total energy usage.

By focusing on the energy performance of our homes and designing and building accordingly now, we’ll be incrementally raising the standard of our buildings for the future.

Figure 1: Contents of the Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard consultations. i. The Fabric Energy Efficiency Standard (FEES) was reconsulted on in the 2021 FBS consultation, alongside some building services standards and guidance on the calibration of devices that carry out airtightness testing.

The resulting changes to the Part L regulation that sees energy efficiency targeted from the ground up, will go a long way towards reducing carbon emissions and improving the ‘as-built’ performance of homes. It was agreed that the most momentum could be made in the development of new builds.

What are the Part L photographic requirements?

A ‘Buildings Regulations England Part L (BREL) report’ and supporting photographic evidence are now required to prove that building work complies to Part L standards. The as-built BREL report must first be signed by the developer ahead of construction to make sure designs have been completed in accordance with requirements. A record of photographic evidence must then be collated for detail outlined in Appendix B throughout the build’s duration. For example, foundations must show thermal continuity, external walls must demonstrate the quality of insulation, airtightness must be evidenced and building services such as space heating or ventilation must be labelled. Each image should be unique to the property, and one photo should be recorded per detail, unless an additional closeup view is required.

A photographic log should be compiled at appropriate phases of the construction of a property and sent to the SAP Assessor to review and confirm correct construction on completion before signing the BREL report. Once an assessor is satisfied all details have been constructed correctly and in accordance with the design standards, they can then generate their SAP Assessment and energy performance certificate (EPC).

Figure 2: Appendix B, The Building Regulations 2021 Edition, Conservation of fuel and power Approved Document L

Why photographs should be digital

Providing Part L photographic evidence is not as simple as just sending over a folder of images. The first challenge is the volume of photographs required. Photographs should be taken of the foundations/substructure and ground floor, external walls (for each main wall type), roofs (for each main roof type), openings (for each opening type), airtightness, and building services, such as heating, hot water, and ventilation. For even just one home, this adds up to a lot of images.

On top of this, all photographs must be high-quality enough to allow for a qualitative audit of the subject detail and additional close-ups may be needed so the assessor can make sure they are in accordance with the construction detail.

Also, these photos should be geolocated so that the location, date and time of each image can identify a single physical object in a confirmed location, as well as when it was taken and on whose device.

Besides this, when an image is being saved, it must have a specified filling reference identifiable to a particular plot and a particular detail within the regulatory framework in Approved Document L, Appendix B.

With requirements like that, the question should really be: how can photographs not be digital?

What is the best solution for evidencing Part L compliance?

All the digital requirements above make reporting photographic evidence incredibly difficult to navigate. As with anything, technology continues to play a critical role in compliance throughout the build stage.

So, what would simplify the process of managing the reporting of evidence for compliance? A central repository for all photographic evidence and documentation is essential. If your files are everywhere on individuals’ phones or laptops, versioning becomes impossible to manage and sign off.

You could in theory upload all photos to SharePoint if having a central repository was the only factor. Your teams likely have it and use it for other purposes already. This is okay if you have an iron-clad file structure, and everyone is reliable and predictable with maintaining approved taxonomy. Anyone who has used SharePoint, GDrive or any file sharing platform at work knows this is rarely the case at the very best.

When a project is mission critical, leaving things to chance is not the best strategy. And maintaining an accurate file structure and taxonomy is just scratching the surface.

Instead, you need a simple centralised platform that does way more than just managing files. Software like Zutec’s Part L solution is accessible on both desktop and mobile devices, so can be used in the office or onsite in the field. This means you have an environment and templates to capture evidence on-site, as well as an environment for managing workflows, tracking and approvals. Read more to answer all your software platform questions.

Using the app on-site to capture photographic evidence

On-site, a contractor can use a smartphone or tablet to capture georeferenced photographic evidence for one, or multiple details and attach them to the relevant BREL report form. The geo tags capture the project, dwelling and location, which is essential for submitting to the SAP Assessor. Contractors can circle areas of interest and sign it with a secure PIN to prove who did the work, which makes tracking work easier.

With Zutec’s app, there’s no need for an internet connection, the contractor can complete multiple items and upload them all at once automatically as soon as the phone or device is online again where the data syncs to the cloud.

Zutec app capturing georeferenced photographs for evidencing Part L compliance.

This makes it easy to share, review and submit evidence for EPC and BREL reports. The platform is configurable so you can set up your own review points. You can share directly with SAP Assessors and Inspectors, or with internal Quality Assessors, all whom can review and assess for sufficient quality, feedback where more work needs to be done, or approve. Having a flexible review process means any remediation work required can be done before works are completed.

A dashboard to manage workflows, reviews and submissions

Having an overview of works completed is crucial to achieving timely and cost-effective sign off. A dashboard that shows a workflow of how a project is moving through various stages makes managing multiple projects simple. You can filter by project, code or plot reference to drill into specific deliverables.

Zutec Construction Photographic Evidence Overview dashboard.

Here you can review records, add a comment or send a notification. It’s easy to jump in and see what work needs to be done and take action. An item may be something for you to review or a detail you can send for real-time acceptance from the assessor. This is particularly helpful for speeding up successful BREL report sign-off and spotting problems early on. Rather than presenting everything at the end of a project, where it’s harder to rectify issues and resubmit evidence, by capturing, storing and submitting details in real time, you can get feedback or approvals as you go, and remediate work where needed.

Notifications are all configurable, so you can opt for dynamic real-time notifications, or set up daily, twice-daily, or weekly emails. Whatever makes sense for your project.

Bringing all your documentation together in one place, alongside photographic evidence in one platform spec’d out by industry experts to the Part L Building Regulations framework, removes the complexity of gathering evidence and submitting for approval. When you have multiple dwellings or projects, it’s a no-brainer.

If you are looking for a single unified platform to capture, store, share and manage geolocated photographic evidence for your Part L compliance, then speak to us. A tailored platform gives you the right tools for the job. And that’s not all, a platform like Zutec can be configured for future regulations, so once you make the first step it can be adapted for all your regulatory and quality needs.

The Countdown to Part L is on — Try our New Part L Solution with a 3-month Proof of Concept (PoC). Book a demo to see Zutec’s Part L Solution in action.

You’ll gain quality assurance, traceability and accountability in one platform, one single source of truth.

Time is running out for housebuilders not ready for the uplifted Part L Building Regulation. To demonstrate compliance all new dwellings going into construction after June 15th, 2023, must meet new energy performance targets. And to be compliant, photographic evidence of work done and materials used must be recorded during the construction of a property.

Come June, all housebuilders with projects starting will have to provide the SAP Assessor with this photographic evidence as part of The Buildings Regulations England Part L (BREL) report. As a result, evidence will demonstrate that all building work and materials used comply with new energy efficiency requirements, as outlined in Part L, otherwise known as the Approved Document L, Appendix B.

Are Part L Building Regulations changing in June 2023 or are they already in effect?

Yes, no and it depends. The Approved Document Part L for the conservation of fuel and power came into effect in June 2022, as an interim measure to The Future Homes and Building Standards 2025. All projects that start after 15 June 2022 must adhere to the Part L regulation, including photographic evidencing. The exception is where a building notice had been given or full project plans were submitted with local councils before 15th June 2022, and if work starts on site before June 2023. The below scenarios illustrate this more clearly:

1. I applied for planning permission before 15 June 2022, and I put down foundations before 15 June 2023. I do not have to adhere to Part L.
2. I applied for planning permission before 15 June 2022, but I put down foundations after 15 June 2023. I must adhere to Part L.
3. I applied for planning permission after 15 June 2022. I must adhere to Part L, even if I put down foundations before 15 June 2023.

Effectively, the government issued a grace period ahead of the upcoming hard deadline. And the June cut-off date for meeting Part L requirements for all projects is fast approaching. Any projects starting on-site after this point must meet the requirements set out by Part L.

A brief history on Part L Building Regulations

The need to reduce carbon emissions is being addressed with some urgency and we need to act now to get on the right path towards being climate-neutral by 2050. According to The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC), the UK’s built environment is responsible for 25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, so there is plenty to be done for homes and buildings to produce significantly less CO2.

From October 2019 to February 2020, the government’s Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard consultations called for an ambitious uplift in the energy efficiency of new homes through changes to the Part L Building Regulations. This is one of many steps, along the way to meeting Future Homes and Building Standards in 2025.

The Future Building Standard will “provide a pathway to highly efficient buildings which are zero carbon ready, better for the environment and fit for the future.”. The government remains committed to meeting its target of net zero emissions by 2050 and recognises the need to improve the energy efficiency of our buildings. According to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Heating and powering buildings currently accounts for 40% of the UK’s total energy usage.

By focusing on the energy performance of our homes and designing and building accordingly now, we’ll be incrementally raising the standard of our buildings for the future.

Figure 1: Contents of the Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard consultations. i. The Fabric Energy Efficiency Standard (FEES) was reconsulted on in the 2021 FBS consultation, alongside some building services standards and guidance on the calibration of devices that carry out airtightness testing.

The resulting changes to the Part L regulation that sees energy efficiency targeted from the ground up, will go a long way towards reducing carbon emissions and improving the ‘as-built’ performance of homes. It was agreed that the most momentum could be made in the development of new builds.

What are the Part L photographic requirements?

A ‘Buildings Regulations England Part L (BREL) report’ and supporting photographic evidence are now required to prove that building work complies to Part L standards. The as-built BREL report must first be signed by the developer ahead of construction to make sure designs have been completed in accordance with requirements. A record of photographic evidence must then be collated for detail outlined in Appendix B throughout the build’s duration. For example, foundations must show thermal continuity, external walls must demonstrate the quality of insulation, airtightness must be evidenced and building services such as space heating or ventilation must be labelled. Each image should be unique to the property, and one photo should be recorded per detail, unless an additional closeup view is required.

A photographic log should be compiled at appropriate phases of the construction of a property and sent to the SAP Assessor to review and confirm correct construction on completion before signing the BREL report. Once an assessor is satisfied all details have been constructed correctly and in accordance with the design standards, they can then generate their SAP Assessment and energy performance certificate (EPC).

Figure 2: Appendix B, The Building Regulations 2021 Edition, Conservation of fuel and power Approved Document L

Why photographs should be digital

Providing Part L photographic evidence is not as simple as just sending over a folder of images. The first challenge is the volume of photographs required. Photographs should be taken of the foundations/substructure and ground floor, external walls (for each main wall type), roofs (for each main roof type), openings (for each opening type), airtightness, and building services, such as heating, hot water, and ventilation. For even just one home, this adds up to a lot of images.

On top of this, all photographs must be high-quality enough to allow for a qualitative audit of the subject detail and additional close-ups may be needed so the assessor can make sure they are in accordance with the construction detail.

Also, these photos should be geolocated so that the location, date and time of each image can identify a single physical object in a confirmed location, as well as when it was taken and on whose device.

Besides this, when an image is being saved, it must have a specified filling reference identifiable to a particular plot and a particular detail within the regulatory framework in Approved Document L, Appendix B.

With requirements like that, the question should really be: how can photographs not be digital?

What is the best solution for evidencing Part L compliance?

All the digital requirements above make reporting photographic evidence incredibly difficult to navigate. As with anything, technology continues to play a critical role in compliance throughout the build stage.

So, what would simplify the process of managing the reporting of evidence for compliance? A central repository for all photographic evidence and documentation is essential. If your files are everywhere on individuals’ phones or laptops, versioning becomes impossible to manage and sign off.

You could in theory upload all photos to SharePoint if having a central repository was the only factor. Your teams likely have it and use it for other purposes already. This is okay if you have an iron-clad file structure, and everyone is reliable and predictable with maintaining approved taxonomy. Anyone who has used SharePoint, GDrive or any file sharing platform at work knows this is rarely the case at the very best.

When a project is mission critical, leaving things to chance is not the best strategy. And maintaining an accurate file structure and taxonomy is just scratching the surface.

Instead, you need a simple centralised platform that does way more than just managing files. Software like Zutec’s Part L solution is accessible on both desktop and mobile devices, so can be used in the office or onsite in the field. This means you have an environment and templates to capture evidence on-site, as well as an environment for managing workflows, tracking and approvals. Read more to answer all your software platform questions.

Using the app on-site to capture photographic evidence

On-site, a contractor can use a smartphone or tablet to capture georeferenced photographic evidence for one, or multiple details and attach them to the relevant BREL report form. The geo tags capture the project, dwelling and location, which is essential for submitting to the SAP Assessor. Contractors can circle areas of interest and sign it with a secure PIN to prove who did the work, which makes tracking work easier.

With Zutec’s app, there’s no need for an internet connection, the contractor can complete multiple items and upload them all at once automatically as soon as the phone or device is online again where the data syncs to the cloud.

Zutec app capturing georeferenced photographs for evidencing Part L compliance.

This makes it easy to share, review and submit evidence for EPC and BREL reports. The platform is configurable so you can set up your own review points. You can share directly with SAP Assessors and Inspectors, or with internal Quality Assessors, all whom can review and assess for sufficient quality, feedback where more work needs to be done, or approve. Having a flexible review process means any remediation work required can be done before works are completed.

A dashboard to manage workflows, reviews and submissions

Having an overview of works completed is crucial to achieving timely and cost-effective sign off. A dashboard that shows a workflow of how a project is moving through various stages makes managing multiple projects simple. You can filter by project, code or plot reference to drill into specific deliverables.

Zutec Construction Photographic Evidence Overview dashboard.

Here you can review records, add a comment or send a notification. It’s easy to jump in and see what work needs to be done and take action. An item may be something for you to review or a detail you can send for real-time acceptance from the assessor. This is particularly helpful for speeding up successful BREL report sign-off and spotting problems early on. Rather than presenting everything at the end of a project, where it’s harder to rectify issues and resubmit evidence, by capturing, storing and submitting details in real time, you can get feedback or approvals as you go, and remediate work where needed.

Notifications are all configurable, so you can opt for dynamic real-time notifications, or set up daily, twice-daily, or weekly emails. Whatever makes sense for your project.

Bringing all your documentation together in one place, alongside photographic evidence in one platform spec’d out by industry experts to the Part L Building Regulations framework, removes the complexity of gathering evidence and submitting for approval. When you have multiple dwellings or projects, it’s a no-brainer.

If you are looking for a single unified platform to capture, store, share and manage geolocated photographic evidence for your Part L compliance, then speak to us. A tailored platform gives you the right tools for the job. And that’s not all, a platform like Zutec can be configured for future regulations, so once you make the first step it can be adapted for all your regulatory and quality needs.

The Countdown to Part L is on — Try our New Part L Solution with a 3-month Proof of Concept (PoC). Book a demo to see Zutec’s Part L Solution in action.

You’ll gain quality assurance, traceability and accountability in one platform, one single source of truth.

Time is running out for housebuilders not ready for the uplifted Part L Building Regulation. To demonstrate compliance all new dwellings going into construction after June 15th, 2023, must meet new energy performance targets. And to be compliant, photographic evidence of work done and materials used must be recorded during the construction of a property.

Come June, all housebuilders with projects starting will have to provide the SAP Assessor with this photographic evidence as part of The Buildings Regulations England Part L (BREL) report. As a result, evidence will demonstrate that all building work and materials used comply with new energy efficiency requirements, as outlined in Part L, otherwise known as the Approved Document L, Appendix B.

Are Part L Building Regulations changing in June 2023 or are they already in effect?

Yes, no and it depends. The Approved Document Part L for the conservation of fuel and power came into effect in June 2022, as an interim measure to The Future Homes and Building Standards 2025. All projects that start after 15 June 2022 must adhere to the Part L regulation, including photographic evidencing. The exception is where a building notice had been given or full project plans were submitted with local councils before 15th June 2022, and if work starts on site before June 2023. The below scenarios illustrate this more clearly:

1. I applied for planning permission before 15 June 2022, and I put down foundations before 15 June 2023. I do not have to adhere to Part L.
2. I applied for planning permission before 15 June 2022, but I put down foundations after 15 June 2023. I must adhere to Part L.
3. I applied for planning permission after 15 June 2022. I must adhere to Part L, even if I put down foundations before 15 June 2023.

Effectively, the government issued a grace period ahead of the upcoming hard deadline. And the June cut-off date for meeting Part L requirements for all projects is fast approaching. Any projects starting on-site after this point must meet the requirements set out by Part L.

A brief history on Part L Building Regulations

The need to reduce carbon emissions is being addressed with some urgency and we need to act now to get on the right path towards being climate-neutral by 2050. According to The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC), the UK’s built environment is responsible for 25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, so there is plenty to be done for homes and buildings to produce significantly less CO2.

From October 2019 to February 2020, the government’s Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard consultations called for an ambitious uplift in the energy efficiency of new homes through changes to the Part L Building Regulations. This is one of many steps, along the way to meeting Future Homes and Building Standards in 2025.

The Future Building Standard will “provide a pathway to highly efficient buildings which are zero carbon ready, better for the environment and fit for the future.”. The government remains committed to meeting its target of net zero emissions by 2050 and recognises the need to improve the energy efficiency of our buildings. According to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Heating and powering buildings currently accounts for 40% of the UK’s total energy usage.

By focusing on the energy performance of our homes and designing and building accordingly now, we’ll be incrementally raising the standard of our buildings for the future.

Figure 1: Contents of the Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard consultations. i. The Fabric Energy Efficiency Standard (FEES) was reconsulted on in the 2021 FBS consultation, alongside some building services standards and guidance on the calibration of devices that carry out airtightness testing.

The resulting changes to the Part L regulation that sees energy efficiency targeted from the ground up, will go a long way towards reducing carbon emissions and improving the ‘as-built’ performance of homes. It was agreed that the most momentum could be made in the development of new builds.

What are the Part L photographic requirements?

A ‘Buildings Regulations England Part L (BREL) report’ and supporting photographic evidence are now required to prove that building work complies to Part L standards. The as-built BREL report must first be signed by the developer ahead of construction to make sure designs have been completed in accordance with requirements. A record of photographic evidence must then be collated for detail outlined in Appendix B throughout the build’s duration. For example, foundations must show thermal continuity, external walls must demonstrate the quality of insulation, airtightness must be evidenced and building services such as space heating or ventilation must be labelled. Each image should be unique to the property, and one photo should be recorded per detail, unless an additional closeup view is required.

A photographic log should be compiled at appropriate phases of the construction of a property and sent to the SAP Assessor to review and confirm correct construction on completion before signing the BREL report. Once an assessor is satisfied all details have been constructed correctly and in accordance with the design standards, they can then generate their SAP Assessment and energy performance certificate (EPC).

Figure 2: Appendix B, The Building Regulations 2021 Edition, Conservation of fuel and power Approved Document L

Why photographs should be digital

Providing Part L photographic evidence is not as simple as just sending over a folder of images. The first challenge is the volume of photographs required. Photographs should be taken of the foundations/substructure and ground floor, external walls (for each main wall type), roofs (for each main roof type), openings (for each opening type), airtightness, and building services, such as heating, hot water, and ventilation. For even just one home, this adds up to a lot of images.

On top of this, all photographs must be high-quality enough to allow for a qualitative audit of the subject detail and additional close-ups may be needed so the assessor can make sure they are in accordance with the construction detail.

Also, these photos should be geolocated so that the location, date and time of each image can identify a single physical object in a confirmed location, as well as when it was taken and on whose device.

Besides this, when an image is being saved, it must have a specified filling reference identifiable to a particular plot and a particular detail within the regulatory framework in Approved Document L, Appendix B.

With requirements like that, the question should really be: how can photographs not be digital?

What is the best solution for evidencing Part L compliance?

All the digital requirements above make reporting photographic evidence incredibly difficult to navigate. As with anything, technology continues to play a critical role in compliance throughout the build stage.

So, what would simplify the process of managing the reporting of evidence for compliance? A central repository for all photographic evidence and documentation is essential. If your files are everywhere on individuals’ phones or laptops, versioning becomes impossible to manage and sign off.

You could in theory upload all photos to SharePoint if having a central repository was the only factor. Your teams likely have it and use it for other purposes already. This is okay if you have an iron-clad file structure, and everyone is reliable and predictable with maintaining approved taxonomy. Anyone who has used SharePoint, GDrive or any file sharing platform at work knows this is rarely the case at the very best.

When a project is mission critical, leaving things to chance is not the best strategy. And maintaining an accurate file structure and taxonomy is just scratching the surface.

Instead, you need a simple centralised platform that does way more than just managing files. Software like Zutec’s Part L solution is accessible on both desktop and mobile devices, so can be used in the office or onsite in the field. This means you have an environment and templates to capture evidence on-site, as well as an environment for managing workflows, tracking and approvals. Read more to answer all your software platform questions.

Using the app on-site to capture photographic evidence

On-site, a contractor can use a smartphone or tablet to capture georeferenced photographic evidence for one, or multiple details and attach them to the relevant BREL report form. The geo tags capture the project, dwelling and location, which is essential for submitting to the SAP Assessor. Contractors can circle areas of interest and sign it with a secure PIN to prove who did the work, which makes tracking work easier.

With Zutec’s app, there’s no need for an internet connection, the contractor can complete multiple items and upload them all at once automatically as soon as the phone or device is online again where the data syncs to the cloud.

Zutec app capturing georeferenced photographs for evidencing Part L compliance.

This makes it easy to share, review and submit evidence for EPC and BREL reports. The platform is configurable so you can set up your own review points. You can share directly with SAP Assessors and Inspectors, or with internal Quality Assessors, all whom can review and assess for sufficient quality, feedback where more work needs to be done, or approve. Having a flexible review process means any remediation work required can be done before works are completed.

A dashboard to manage workflows, reviews and submissions

Having an overview of works completed is crucial to achieving timely and cost-effective sign off. A dashboard that shows a workflow of how a project is moving through various stages makes managing multiple projects simple. You can filter by project, code or plot reference to drill into specific deliverables.

Zutec Construction Photographic Evidence Overview dashboard.

Here you can review records, add a comment or send a notification. It’s easy to jump in and see what work needs to be done and take action. An item may be something for you to review or a detail you can send for real-time acceptance from the assessor. This is particularly helpful for speeding up successful BREL report sign-off and spotting problems early on. Rather than presenting everything at the end of a project, where it’s harder to rectify issues and resubmit evidence, by capturing, storing and submitting details in real time, you can get feedback or approvals as you go, and remediate work where needed.

Notifications are all configurable, so you can opt for dynamic real-time notifications, or set up daily, twice-daily, or weekly emails. Whatever makes sense for your project.

Bringing all your documentation together in one place, alongside photographic evidence in one platform spec’d out by industry experts to the Part L Building Regulations framework, removes the complexity of gathering evidence and submitting for approval. When you have multiple dwellings or projects, it’s a no-brainer.

If you are looking for a single unified platform to capture, store, share and manage geolocated photographic evidence for your Part L compliance, then speak to us. A tailored platform gives you the right tools for the job. And that’s not all, a platform like Zutec can be configured for future regulations, so once you make the first step it can be adapted for all your regulatory and quality needs.

The Countdown to Part L is on — Try our New Part L Solution with a 3-month Proof of Concept (PoC). Book a demo to see Zutec’s Part L Solution in action.

You’ll gain quality assurance, traceability and accountability in one platform, one single source of truth.

Time is running out for housebuilders not ready for the uplifted Part L Building Regulation. To demonstrate compliance all new dwellings going into construction after June 15th, 2023, must meet new energy performance targets. And to be compliant, photographic evidence of work done and materials used must be recorded during the construction of a property.

Come June, all housebuilders with projects starting will have to provide the SAP Assessor with this photographic evidence as part of The Buildings Regulations England Part L (BREL) report. As a result, evidence will demonstrate that all building work and materials used comply with new energy efficiency requirements, as outlined in Part L, otherwise known as the Approved Document L, Appendix B.

Are Part L Building Regulations changing in June 2023 or are they already in effect?

Yes, no and it depends. The Approved Document Part L for the conservation of fuel and power came into effect in June 2022, as an interim measure to The Future Homes and Building Standards 2025. All projects that start after 15 June 2022 must adhere to the Part L regulation, including photographic evidencing. The exception is where a building notice had been given or full project plans were submitted with local councils before 15th June 2022, and if work starts on site before June 2023. The below scenarios illustrate this more clearly:

1. I applied for planning permission before 15 June 2022, and I put down foundations before 15 June 2023. I do not have to adhere to Part L.
2. I applied for planning permission before 15 June 2022, but I put down foundations after 15 June 2023. I must adhere to Part L.
3. I applied for planning permission after 15 June 2022. I must adhere to Part L, even if I put down foundations before 15 June 2023.

Effectively, the government issued a grace period ahead of the upcoming hard deadline. And the June cut-off date for meeting Part L requirements for all projects is fast approaching. Any projects starting on-site after this point must meet the requirements set out by Part L.

A brief history on Part L Building Regulations

The need to reduce carbon emissions is being addressed with some urgency and we need to act now to get on the right path towards being climate-neutral by 2050. According to The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC), the UK’s built environment is responsible for 25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, so there is plenty to be done for homes and buildings to produce significantly less CO2.

From October 2019 to February 2020, the government’s Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard consultations called for an ambitious uplift in the energy efficiency of new homes through changes to the Part L Building Regulations. This is one of many steps, along the way to meeting Future Homes and Building Standards in 2025.

The Future Building Standard will “provide a pathway to highly efficient buildings which are zero carbon ready, better for the environment and fit for the future.”. The government remains committed to meeting its target of net zero emissions by 2050 and recognises the need to improve the energy efficiency of our buildings. According to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Heating and powering buildings currently accounts for 40% of the UK’s total energy usage.

By focusing on the energy performance of our homes and designing and building accordingly now, we’ll be incrementally raising the standard of our buildings for the future.

Figure 1: Contents of the Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard consultations. i. The Fabric Energy Efficiency Standard (FEES) was reconsulted on in the 2021 FBS consultation, alongside some building services standards and guidance on the calibration of devices that carry out airtightness testing.

The resulting changes to the Part L regulation that sees energy efficiency targeted from the ground up, will go a long way towards reducing carbon emissions and improving the ‘as-built’ performance of homes. It was agreed that the most momentum could be made in the development of new builds.

What are the Part L photographic requirements?

A ‘Buildings Regulations England Part L (BREL) report’ and supporting photographic evidence are now required to prove that building work complies to Part L standards. The as-built BREL report must first be signed by the developer ahead of construction to make sure designs have been completed in accordance with requirements. A record of photographic evidence must then be collated for detail outlined in Appendix B throughout the build’s duration. For example, foundations must show thermal continuity, external walls must demonstrate the quality of insulation, airtightness must be evidenced and building services such as space heating or ventilation must be labelled. Each image should be unique to the property, and one photo should be recorded per detail, unless an additional closeup view is required.

A photographic log should be compiled at appropriate phases of the construction of a property and sent to the SAP Assessor to review and confirm correct construction on completion before signing the BREL report. Once an assessor is satisfied all details have been constructed correctly and in accordance with the design standards, they can then generate their SAP Assessment and energy performance certificate (EPC).

Figure 2: Appendix B, The Building Regulations 2021 Edition, Conservation of fuel and power Approved Document L

Why photographs should be digital

Providing Part L photographic evidence is not as simple as just sending over a folder of images. The first challenge is the volume of photographs required. Photographs should be taken of the foundations/substructure and ground floor, external walls (for each main wall type), roofs (for each main roof type), openings (for each opening type), airtightness, and building services, such as heating, hot water, and ventilation. For even just one home, this adds up to a lot of images.

On top of this, all photographs must be high-quality enough to allow for a qualitative audit of the subject detail and additional close-ups may be needed so the assessor can make sure they are in accordance with the construction detail.

Also, these photos should be geolocated so that the location, date and time of each image can identify a single physical object in a confirmed location, as well as when it was taken and on whose device.

Besides this, when an image is being saved, it must have a specified filling reference identifiable to a particular plot and a particular detail within the regulatory framework in Approved Document L, Appendix B.

With requirements like that, the question should really be: how can photographs not be digital?

What is the best solution for evidencing Part L compliance?

All the digital requirements above make reporting photographic evidence incredibly difficult to navigate. As with anything, technology continues to play a critical role in compliance throughout the build stage.

So, what would simplify the process of managing the reporting of evidence for compliance? A central repository for all photographic evidence and documentation is essential. If your files are everywhere on individuals’ phones or laptops, versioning becomes impossible to manage and sign off.

You could in theory upload all photos to SharePoint if having a central repository was the only factor. Your teams likely have it and use it for other purposes already. This is okay if you have an iron-clad file structure, and everyone is reliable and predictable with maintaining approved taxonomy. Anyone who has used SharePoint, GDrive or any file sharing platform at work knows this is rarely the case at the very best.

When a project is mission critical, leaving things to chance is not the best strategy. And maintaining an accurate file structure and taxonomy is just scratching the surface.

Instead, you need a simple centralised platform that does way more than just managing files. Software like Zutec’s Part L solution is accessible on both desktop and mobile devices, so can be used in the office or onsite in the field. This means you have an environment and templates to capture evidence on-site, as well as an environment for managing workflows, tracking and approvals. Read more to answer all your software platform questions.

Using the app on-site to capture photographic evidence

On-site, a contractor can use a smartphone or tablet to capture georeferenced photographic evidence for one, or multiple details and attach them to the relevant BREL report form. The geo tags capture the project, dwelling and location, which is essential for submitting to the SAP Assessor. Contractors can circle areas of interest and sign it with a secure PIN to prove who did the work, which makes tracking work easier.

With Zutec’s app, there’s no need for an internet connection, the contractor can complete multiple items and upload them all at once automatically as soon as the phone or device is online again where the data syncs to the cloud.

Zutec app capturing georeferenced photographs for evidencing Part L compliance.

This makes it easy to share, review and submit evidence for EPC and BREL reports. The platform is configurable so you can set up your own review points. You can share directly with SAP Assessors and Inspectors, or with internal Quality Assessors, all whom can review and assess for sufficient quality, feedback where more work needs to be done, or approve. Having a flexible review process means any remediation work required can be done before works are completed.

A dashboard to manage workflows, reviews and submissions

Having an overview of works completed is crucial to achieving timely and cost-effective sign off. A dashboard that shows a workflow of how a project is moving through various stages makes managing multiple projects simple. You can filter by project, code or plot reference to drill into specific deliverables.

Zutec Construction Photographic Evidence Overview dashboard.

Here you can review records, add a comment or send a notification. It’s easy to jump in and see what work needs to be done and take action. An item may be something for you to review or a detail you can send for real-time acceptance from the assessor. This is particularly helpful for speeding up successful BREL report sign-off and spotting problems early on. Rather than presenting everything at the end of a project, where it’s harder to rectify issues and resubmit evidence, by capturing, storing and submitting details in real time, you can get feedback or approvals as you go, and remediate work where needed.

Notifications are all configurable, so you can opt for dynamic real-time notifications, or set up daily, twice-daily, or weekly emails. Whatever makes sense for your project.

Bringing all your documentation together in one place, alongside photographic evidence in one platform spec’d out by industry experts to the Part L Building Regulations framework, removes the complexity of gathering evidence and submitting for approval. When you have multiple dwellings or projects, it’s a no-brainer.

If you are looking for a single unified platform to capture, store, share and manage geolocated photographic evidence for your Part L compliance, then speak to us. A tailored platform gives you the right tools for the job. And that’s not all, a platform like Zutec can be configured for future regulations, so once you make the first step it can be adapted for all your regulatory and quality needs.

The Countdown to Part L is on — Try our New Part L Solution with a 3-month Proof of Concept (PoC). Book a demo to see Zutec’s Part L Solution in action.

You’ll gain quality assurance, traceability and accountability in one platform, one single source of truth.

Time is running out for housebuilders not ready for the uplifted Part L Building Regulation. To demonstrate compliance all new dwellings going into construction after June 15th, 2023, must meet new energy performance targets. And to be compliant, photographic evidence of work done and materials used must be recorded during the construction of a property.

Come June, all housebuilders with projects starting will have to provide the SAP Assessor with this photographic evidence as part of The Buildings Regulations England Part L (BREL) report. As a result, evidence will demonstrate that all building work and materials used comply with new energy efficiency requirements, as outlined in Part L, otherwise known as the Approved Document L, Appendix B.

Are Part L Building Regulations changing in June 2023 or are they already in effect?

Yes, no and it depends. The Approved Document Part L for the conservation of fuel and power came into effect in June 2022, as an interim measure to The Future Homes and Building Standards 2025. All projects that start after 15 June 2022 must adhere to the Part L regulation, including photographic evidencing. The exception is where a building notice had been given or full project plans were submitted with local councils before 15th June 2022, and if work starts on site before June 2023. The below scenarios illustrate this more clearly:

1. I applied for planning permission before 15 June 2022, and I put down foundations before 15 June 2023. I do not have to adhere to Part L.
2. I applied for planning permission before 15 June 2022, but I put down foundations after 15 June 2023. I must adhere to Part L.
3. I applied for planning permission after 15 June 2022. I must adhere to Part L, even if I put down foundations before 15 June 2023.

Effectively, the government issued a grace period ahead of the upcoming hard deadline. And the June cut-off date for meeting Part L requirements for all projects is fast approaching. Any projects starting on-site after this point must meet the requirements set out by Part L.

A brief history on Part L Building Regulations

The need to reduce carbon emissions is being addressed with some urgency and we need to act now to get on the right path towards being climate-neutral by 2050. According to The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC), the UK’s built environment is responsible for 25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, so there is plenty to be done for homes and buildings to produce significantly less CO2.

From October 2019 to February 2020, the government’s Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard consultations called for an ambitious uplift in the energy efficiency of new homes through changes to the Part L Building Regulations. This is one of many steps, along the way to meeting Future Homes and Building Standards in 2025.

The Future Building Standard will “provide a pathway to highly efficient buildings which are zero carbon ready, better for the environment and fit for the future.”. The government remains committed to meeting its target of net zero emissions by 2050 and recognises the need to improve the energy efficiency of our buildings. According to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Heating and powering buildings currently accounts for 40% of the UK’s total energy usage.

By focusing on the energy performance of our homes and designing and building accordingly now, we’ll be incrementally raising the standard of our buildings for the future.

Figure 1: Contents of the Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard consultations. i. The Fabric Energy Efficiency Standard (FEES) was reconsulted on in the 2021 FBS consultation, alongside some building services standards and guidance on the calibration of devices that carry out airtightness testing.

The resulting changes to the Part L regulation that sees energy efficiency targeted from the ground up, will go a long way towards reducing carbon emissions and improving the ‘as-built’ performance of homes. It was agreed that the most momentum could be made in the development of new builds.

What are the Part L photographic requirements?

A ‘Buildings Regulations England Part L (BREL) report’ and supporting photographic evidence are now required to prove that building work complies to Part L standards. The as-built BREL report must first be signed by the developer ahead of construction to make sure designs have been completed in accordance with requirements. A record of photographic evidence must then be collated for detail outlined in Appendix B throughout the build’s duration. For example, foundations must show thermal continuity, external walls must demonstrate the quality of insulation, airtightness must be evidenced and building services such as space heating or ventilation must be labelled. Each image should be unique to the property, and one photo should be recorded per detail, unless an additional closeup view is required.

A photographic log should be compiled at appropriate phases of the construction of a property and sent to the SAP Assessor to review and confirm correct construction on completion before signing the BREL report. Once an assessor is satisfied all details have been constructed correctly and in accordance with the design standards, they can then generate their SAP Assessment and energy performance certificate (EPC).

Figure 2: Appendix B, The Building Regulations 2021 Edition, Conservation of fuel and power Approved Document L

Why photographs should be digital

Providing Part L photographic evidence is not as simple as just sending over a folder of images. The first challenge is the volume of photographs required. Photographs should be taken of the foundations/substructure and ground floor, external walls (for each main wall type), roofs (for each main roof type), openings (for each opening type), airtightness, and building services, such as heating, hot water, and ventilation. For even just one home, this adds up to a lot of images.

On top of this, all photographs must be high-quality enough to allow for a qualitative audit of the subject detail and additional close-ups may be needed so the assessor can make sure they are in accordance with the construction detail.

Also, these photos should be geolocated so that the location, date and time of each image can identify a single physical object in a confirmed location, as well as when it was taken and on whose device.

Besides this, when an image is being saved, it must have a specified filling reference identifiable to a particular plot and a particular detail within the regulatory framework in Approved Document L, Appendix B.

With requirements like that, the question should really be: how can photographs not be digital?

What is the best solution for evidencing Part L compliance?

All the digital requirements above make reporting photographic evidence incredibly difficult to navigate. As with anything, technology continues to play a critical role in compliance throughout the build stage.

So, what would simplify the process of managing the reporting of evidence for compliance? A central repository for all photographic evidence and documentation is essential. If your files are everywhere on individuals’ phones or laptops, versioning becomes impossible to manage and sign off.

You could in theory upload all photos to SharePoint if having a central repository was the only factor. Your teams likely have it and use it for other purposes already. This is okay if you have an iron-clad file structure, and everyone is reliable and predictable with maintaining approved taxonomy. Anyone who has used SharePoint, GDrive or any file sharing platform at work knows this is rarely the case at the very best.

When a project is mission critical, leaving things to chance is not the best strategy. And maintaining an accurate file structure and taxonomy is just scratching the surface.

Instead, you need a simple centralised platform that does way more than just managing files. Software like Zutec’s Part L solution is accessible on both desktop and mobile devices, so can be used in the office or onsite in the field. This means you have an environment and templates to capture evidence on-site, as well as an environment for managing workflows, tracking and approvals. Read more to answer all your software platform questions.

Using the app on-site to capture photographic evidence

On-site, a contractor can use a smartphone or tablet to capture georeferenced photographic evidence for one, or multiple details and attach them to the relevant BREL report form. The geo tags capture the project, dwelling and location, which is essential for submitting to the SAP Assessor. Contractors can circle areas of interest and sign it with a secure PIN to prove who did the work, which makes tracking work easier.

With Zutec’s app, there’s no need for an internet connection, the contractor can complete multiple items and upload them all at once automatically as soon as the phone or device is online again where the data syncs to the cloud.

Zutec app capturing georeferenced photographs for evidencing Part L compliance.

This makes it easy to share, review and submit evidence for EPC and BREL reports. The platform is configurable so you can set up your own review points. You can share directly with SAP Assessors and Inspectors, or with internal Quality Assessors, all whom can review and assess for sufficient quality, feedback where more work needs to be done, or approve. Having a flexible review process means any remediation work required can be done before works are completed.

A dashboard to manage workflows, reviews and submissions

Having an overview of works completed is crucial to achieving timely and cost-effective sign off. A dashboard that shows a workflow of how a project is moving through various stages makes managing multiple projects simple. You can filter by project, code or plot reference to drill into specific deliverables.

Zutec Construction Photographic Evidence Overview dashboard.

Here you can review records, add a comment or send a notification. It’s easy to jump in and see what work needs to be done and take action. An item may be something for you to review or a detail you can send for real-time acceptance from the assessor. This is particularly helpful for speeding up successful BREL report sign-off and spotting problems early on. Rather than presenting everything at the end of a project, where it’s harder to rectify issues and resubmit evidence, by capturing, storing and submitting details in real time, you can get feedback or approvals as you go, and remediate work where needed.

Notifications are all configurable, so you can opt for dynamic real-time notifications, or set up daily, twice-daily, or weekly emails. Whatever makes sense for your project.

Bringing all your documentation together in one place, alongside photographic evidence in one platform spec’d out by industry experts to the Part L Building Regulations framework, removes the complexity of gathering evidence and submitting for approval. When you have multiple dwellings or projects, it’s a no-brainer.

If you are looking for a single unified platform to capture, store, share and manage geolocated photographic evidence for your Part L compliance, then speak to us. A tailored platform gives you the right tools for the job. And that’s not all, a platform like Zutec can be configured for future regulations, so once you make the first step it can be adapted for all your regulatory and quality needs.

The Countdown to Part L is on — Try our New Part L Solution with a 3-month Proof of Concept (PoC). Book a demo to see Zutec’s Part L Solution in action.

You’ll gain quality assurance, traceability and accountability in one platform, one single source of truth.

We are delighted to announce our partnership with Australia’s Virtual Buildings Information System (VBIS).

A landmark collaboration, the coming together of Zutec and the VBIS Standard enables the seamless, efficient and accurate compilation of facility asset information, through an industry standard asset classification system.
Specifically, this enhancement helps to link data in disparate systems, within the existing built environment to provide a whole-life view of the assets.

An integral part of the recently launched Victoria Digital Asset Strategy (VDAS), VBIS is intentionally designed to facilitate the standardisation of asset categorisation and accessing information. It’s a crucial tool in driving up quality through the asset lifecycle, as well as de-risking the building and increasing compliance.

VBIS’ asset and documentation classification structure, combined with its search syntax, facilitates the efficient transfer of useful information from contractors to facilities and asset managers.
Importantly, this combined approach will provide facilities and asset managers with a consistent way to search, display, compare and interrogate key asset and maintenance information.

Commenting on the partnership, Charles Walker, Regional project lead at Zutec, says, “Becoming VBIS enabled allows for a greater level of interconnectivity and ensures our customers can easily locate their information, which, with large, complex facilities in particular, can be a long and arduous process. We are also continually looking for ways to get involved with government-backed initiatives around the world to take our platform to the next level and to provide our users with the best construction and asset data technology available.

“As we help the industry to become increasingly digitised, an ontology for assets in the built environment will prove crucial, and will make the entire construction process, from the design phase through to handover, simpler and more successful overall.”
To date, Zutec is already being adopted across some VBIS-enabled projects in Victoria. The platform-provider will continue to work in close partnership with VBIS, helping improve efficiency, accuracy, consistency and transparency in the construction journey, at handover and in the ongoing facilities management.

Significantly, it empowers the built industry to have safer, more comfortable and higher quality properties.

For more information about Virtual Buildings Information System (VBIS), click here.

There was certainly a buzz in the air at this year’s Digital Construction Week 2021. After a difficult 18 months, 125 exhibitors came together at ExCeL London showcasing the latest technological advancements in the industry that will no doubt continue to shape the construction industry for years to come.

If you didn’t get the opportunity to attend this year event. Here is a quick round up from our speakers.

Digital Construction on Europe’s Biggest Project
Speakers: Ray Mc Caul, Project Manager, Zutec and Dr. Anita Soni, Deputy Head of BIM, Skanska

Zutec’s Ray McCaul was joined by Dr Anita Soni, Deputy head of BIM, Skanska in a very special session to share lessons from phase 1 of the HS2 project. Uncovering key findings and showcasing the collaborative approach which was adopted between SCS and Zutec to configure a platform suitable for the unique requirements of the project.

Dr Anita Soni explained the benefits of using Zutec for the HS2 project. “Zutec gave us better visibility of quality issue trends through real-time reporting, the system is already ensuring success, right-first-time and customer satisfaction.”

Ray also commented on the collaboration “It has improved performance and efficiencies through streamlining site inspections with automated workflows, notifications and PIN-secured signatures in a common data environment (CDE). Zutec enables us to package the final handover documentation almost instantly and provides an ideal environment for designers, engineers, architects and suppliers to input into our digital twin.”

The audience where then shown a short video of Zutec in action followed by Dr. Anita Soni sharing the key learnings :

BIM connection and set up was really easy

Project management
• BIM- Zutec weekly drop in session
• Forward thinking plan to pre- empty what could happen before it was fully agreed
• Open communication between Zutec and BIM
• Test/Pilot and trials put in place to ensure integration works
• Agreed at project inception that data was going to be structured based on assets
• Pragmatic approach to defining data structure, didn’t go to n’th degree. Able to deliver quicker as result
• A defined plan was put in place and followed through.

Users engagement
• Use a variety of channels to brief users on how the data was going to be structured on assets
• Engage SME at revision, e.g. NCR form revised 6 times circa with users
• Engaged the right people, not everyone. Had discussions and then executed
• Quality/Technical assurance teams are advocates of solution and key in pushing adoption

Vendor
• Brain storming sessions to answer queries and provide feedback to SCS on what it was possible
• Engaged at the start of the project, normally further down the line with poor data already in place
• Collaboration in Zutec, came across as clearly understanding and most prepared
• During solution option selection it was evident Zutec was the most prepared and aligned with SCS
• Embedded team members (project manager, developer) with SCS BIM to aid collaboration.
• Senior managers involved during the trial. Having access to CTO was very helpful to bring vision to life.
• Project manager knows construction so able to have ‘intelligent’ conversation with site engineers

Data
• Data structure set up in advance and based on assets
• Data in SQL database from start (not usual in construction)
• All data structure is standardized, making it simple to connect and work with
• Structured Data around assets
• Getting data Structure right at the start was key
Documentation
• Screen views to showcase how things worked (light)
• Document output of the brainstorming to show what if was possible (Zutec)

Technical / IT
• BIM team has control of the data where eg AssetWise is through third party vendor so challenge in relationships
• API was easy to set up (set up over the weekend) and it still works. Only one connector rather than multiple as in Assetwise
• Clear requirements from the start that allowed identification of what development was needed

Training
• Training with all relevant stakeholders
• Easy to train as only one solution
• Having specialist product owner (Zutec) was key in developing and implement training

Putting People at The Heart of Your Digital Transformation
Speaker: Emily Hopson- Hill, COO, Zutec

Emily Hospson-Hill, shared her extensive knowledge and expertise of digital transformation implementation at this years DCW. Talking through common reasons why digital transformation stalls or even fails she took the audience on a journey through change in the industry that’s making digital transformation increasing necessary and prevalent.

Emily put forward how to approach high level stakeholders to get them onboard with digitization and how to get your champions buy-in. Speaking then about adaption Emily said: “You need to plan time and activities and measure success on both. And remember that no plan survives contact with the enemy or as Mike Tyson put it ’everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth’.”

Rounding off her speakers session Emily left the audience with this summary – “Technology is there to ensure we’re all speaking the same language, with the same amount of detail.”

Digital Management Software—Open Workshop
Speaker: Jeslin Joy, Head of Sales Engineering, Zutec
Host: Rahul Shah, Sector Development Director, BSI

Host Rahul Shah, BSI opened the session with a discussion around how the BSI kitemark certification helps to align software to the highest usability standards and provides guidance on both robust and resilient BIM Developments.

Asked about the future of construction within the built environment Jeslin emphasised how data plays an important role in shaping the processes used within construction. Enabling transparency and helping companies achieve compliance on their projects.

Lastly, Jeslin highlighted the importance of the BSI Kitemark he pointed out the importance it has for building trust in the construction industry between customers and vendors and insuring a high standard of quality in SaaS platforms inline with best practices.

Didn’t get a chance to catch up with us at Digital Construction Week? No worries, if you would like to find out more about Zutec, you can talk to one of our consultants by booking a demo here.

Time is running out for housebuilders not ready for the uplifted Part L Building Regulation. To demonstrate compliance all new dwellings going into construction after June 15th, 2023, must meet new energy performance targets. And to be compliant, photographic evidence of work done and materials used must be recorded during the construction of a property.

Come June, all housebuilders with projects starting will have to provide the SAP Assessor with this photographic evidence as part of The Buildings Regulations England Part L (BREL) report. As a result, evidence will demonstrate that all building work and materials used comply with new energy efficiency requirements, as outlined in Part L, otherwise known as the Approved Document L, Appendix B.

Are Part L Building Regulations changing in June 2023 or are they already in effect?

Yes, no and it depends. The Approved Document Part L for the conservation of fuel and power came into effect in June 2022, as an interim measure to The Future Homes and Building Standards 2025. All projects that start after 15 June 2022 must adhere to the Part L regulation, including photographic evidencing. The exception is where a building notice had been given or full project plans were submitted with local councils before 15th June 2022, and if work starts on site before June 2023. The below scenarios illustrate this more clearly:

1. I applied for planning permission before 15 June 2022, and I put down foundations before 15 June 2023. I do not have to adhere to Part L.
2. I applied for planning permission before 15 June 2022, but I put down foundations after 15 June 2023. I must adhere to Part L.
3. I applied for planning permission after 15 June 2022. I must adhere to Part L, even if I put down foundations before 15 June 2023.

Effectively, the government issued a grace period ahead of the upcoming hard deadline. And the June cut-off date for meeting Part L requirements for all projects is fast approaching. Any projects starting on-site after this point must meet the requirements set out by Part L.

A brief history on Part L Building Regulations

The need to reduce carbon emissions is being addressed with some urgency and we need to act now to get on the right path towards being climate-neutral by 2050. According to The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC), the UK’s built environment is responsible for 25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, so there is plenty to be done for homes and buildings to produce significantly less CO2.

From October 2019 to February 2020, the government’s Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard consultations called for an ambitious uplift in the energy efficiency of new homes through changes to the Part L Building Regulations. This is one of many steps, along the way to meeting Future Homes and Building Standards in 2025.

The Future Building Standard will “provide a pathway to highly efficient buildings which are zero carbon ready, better for the environment and fit for the future.”. The government remains committed to meeting its target of net zero emissions by 2050 and recognises the need to improve the energy efficiency of our buildings. According to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Heating and powering buildings currently accounts for 40% of the UK’s total energy usage.

By focusing on the energy performance of our homes and designing and building accordingly now, we’ll be incrementally raising the standard of our buildings for the future.

Figure 1: Contents of the Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard consultations. i. The Fabric Energy Efficiency Standard (FEES) was reconsulted on in the 2021 FBS consultation, alongside some building services standards and guidance on the calibration of devices that carry out airtightness testing.

The resulting changes to the Part L regulation that sees energy efficiency targeted from the ground up, will go a long way towards reducing carbon emissions and improving the ‘as-built’ performance of homes. It was agreed that the most momentum could be made in the development of new builds.

What are the Part L photographic requirements?

A ‘Buildings Regulations England Part L (BREL) report’ and supporting photographic evidence are now required to prove that building work complies to Part L standards. The as-built BREL report must first be signed by the developer ahead of construction to make sure designs have been completed in accordance with requirements. A record of photographic evidence must then be collated for detail outlined in Appendix B throughout the build’s duration. For example, foundations must show thermal continuity, external walls must demonstrate the quality of insulation, airtightness must be evidenced and building services such as space heating or ventilation must be labelled. Each image should be unique to the property, and one photo should be recorded per detail, unless an additional closeup view is required.

A photographic log should be compiled at appropriate phases of the construction of a property and sent to the SAP Assessor to review and confirm correct construction on completion before signing the BREL report. Once an assessor is satisfied all details have been constructed correctly and in accordance with the design standards, they can then generate their SAP Assessment and energy performance certificate (EPC).

Figure 2: Appendix B, The Building Regulations 2021 Edition, Conservation of fuel and power Approved Document L

Why photographs should be digital

Providing Part L photographic evidence is not as simple as just sending over a folder of images. The first challenge is the volume of photographs required. Photographs should be taken of the foundations/substructure and ground floor, external walls (for each main wall type), roofs (for each main roof type), openings (for each opening type), airtightness, and building services, such as heating, hot water, and ventilation. For even just one home, this adds up to a lot of images.

On top of this, all photographs must be high-quality enough to allow for a qualitative audit of the subject detail and additional close-ups may be needed so the assessor can make sure they are in accordance with the construction detail.

Also, these photos should be geolocated so that the location, date and time of each image can identify a single physical object in a confirmed location, as well as when it was taken and on whose device.

Besides this, when an image is being saved, it must have a specified filling reference identifiable to a particular plot and a particular detail within the regulatory framework in Approved Document L, Appendix B.

With requirements like that, the question should really be: how can photographs not be digital?

What is the best solution for evidencing Part L compliance?

All the digital requirements above make reporting photographic evidence incredibly difficult to navigate. As with anything, technology continues to play a critical role in compliance throughout the build stage.

So, what would simplify the process of managing the reporting of evidence for compliance? A central repository for all photographic evidence and documentation is essential. If your files are everywhere on individuals’ phones or laptops, versioning becomes impossible to manage and sign off.

You could in theory upload all photos to SharePoint if having a central repository was the only factor. Your teams likely have it and use it for other purposes already. This is okay if you have an iron-clad file structure, and everyone is reliable and predictable with maintaining approved taxonomy. Anyone who has used SharePoint, GDrive or any file sharing platform at work knows this is rarely the case at the very best.

When a project is mission critical, leaving things to chance is not the best strategy. And maintaining an accurate file structure and taxonomy is just scratching the surface.

Instead, you need a simple centralised platform that does way more than just managing files. Software like Zutec’s Part L solution is accessible on both desktop and mobile devices, so can be used in the office or onsite in the field. This means you have an environment and templates to capture evidence on-site, as well as an environment for managing workflows, tracking and approvals. Read more to answer all your software platform questions.

Using the app on-site to capture photographic evidence

On-site, a contractor can use a smartphone or tablet to capture georeferenced photographic evidence for one, or multiple details and attach them to the relevant BREL report form. The geo tags capture the project, dwelling and location, which is essential for submitting to the SAP Assessor. Contractors can circle areas of interest and sign it with a secure PIN to prove who did the work, which makes tracking work easier.

With Zutec’s app, there’s no need for an internet connection, the contractor can complete multiple items and upload them all at once automatically as soon as the phone or device is online again where the data syncs to the cloud.

Zutec app capturing georeferenced photographs for evidencing Part L compliance.

This makes it easy to share, review and submit evidence for EPC and BREL reports. The platform is configurable so you can set up your own review points. You can share directly with SAP Assessors and Inspectors, or with internal Quality Assessors, all whom can review and assess for sufficient quality, feedback where more work needs to be done, or approve. Having a flexible review process means any remediation work required can be done before works are completed.

A dashboard to manage workflows, reviews and submissions

Having an overview of works completed is crucial to achieving timely and cost-effective sign off. A dashboard that shows a workflow of how a project is moving through various stages makes managing multiple projects simple. You can filter by project, code or plot reference to drill into specific deliverables.

Zutec Construction Photographic Evidence Overview dashboard.

Here you can review records, add a comment or send a notification. It’s easy to jump in and see what work needs to be done and take action. An item may be something for you to review or a detail you can send for real-time acceptance from the assessor. This is particularly helpful for speeding up successful BREL report sign-off and spotting problems early on. Rather than presenting everything at the end of a project, where it’s harder to rectify issues and resubmit evidence, by capturing, storing and submitting details in real time, you can get feedback or approvals as you go, and remediate work where needed.

Notifications are all configurable, so you can opt for dynamic real-time notifications, or set up daily, twice-daily, or weekly emails. Whatever makes sense for your project.

Bringing all your documentation together in one place, alongside photographic evidence in one platform spec’d out by industry experts to the Part L Building Regulations framework, removes the complexity of gathering evidence and submitting for approval. When you have multiple dwellings or projects, it’s a no-brainer.

If you are looking for a single unified platform to capture, store, share and manage geolocated photographic evidence for your Part L compliance, then speak to us. A tailored platform gives you the right tools for the job. And that’s not all, a platform like Zutec can be configured for future regulations, so once you make the first step it can be adapted for all your regulatory and quality needs.

The Countdown to Part L is on — Try our New Part L Solution with a 3-month Proof of Concept (PoC). Book a demo to see Zutec’s Part L Solution in action.

You’ll gain quality assurance, traceability and accountability in one platform, one single source of truth.