Event Summary

Westminster Insight is delighted to announce its Future Homes Standard Conference, taking place in London this July.

The government has published details of its new Future Homes Standard, representing a pivotal moment for the UK housing sector.

The Future Homes Standard, which applies to all tenures, requires all new homes to be fitted with heat pumps, and most will require on-site renewable technology such as solar panels. The Future Homes Standard will come into force on 24 March 2027 with a 12-month transitional period.

What matters now is implementation – and this conference comes at a crucial time.

Through government updates, panel discussions, and real-world case studies, Westminster Insight’s practical one-day conference will cut through the complexity and give you the clarity you need to prepare for the FHS.

Chaired by Garry Felgate, CEO, The MCS Foundation, we’ll cover the timelines, requirements and what comes next. Whether you work in housebuilding, development, social housing, design, architecture, planning, local government, heat networks, low-carbon technology, energy efficiency, or green finance, major change is coming. Get ahead of it.

We will address the key challenges – delivery, supply chain pressures, skills gaps, safety – while also examining the broader value the Standard creates for residents beyond energy efficiency alone. With significant costs expected across the industry, we will explore how organisations can work collectively to scale up, ease supply chain pressures and build the skilled workforce required for successful delivery

Alongside the FHS, the Government has launched a call for evidence on the best use of the Warm Homes Fund – £3.3 billion in total, with £600 million to support low-income households. With further details expected later in the year, attend this conference for a timely update.

Finally, we will cover the transition to the forthcoming Home Energy Model (HEM), with SAP 10.3 as an interim measure – we will set out what the phased approach means in practice and how to prepare.

The future of housing is warmer, smarter, and more sustainable. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to gain the clarity, expertise, confidence, and connections you need. Leave ready to plan, design, and build the low-carbon homes of tomorrow.

Key Points

  • Understanding new timescales, expectations and requirements from the Future Homes Standard
  • Investing in workforce and supply chain readiness for the installation of PV Solar, heat pumps and smart technologies
  • Updates to Part L (energy efficiency) of the Building Regulations 2010 and approved documentation guidance
  • Aligning with the wider building safety regime, including Construction Products Reform
  • Next steps for the Warm Homes Fund
  • High-rise developments – flexibilities, such as solar exemptions and the need for heat networks
  • Transitioning from SAP 10.3 to the Home Energy Model (HEM): A phased approach
  • Access to available guidance and support from the Government and sector partners
  • Providing clear information for residents – mandatory digital instruction manuals
  • Scaling up low-carbon solutions to deliver new homes: best practices from construction and development

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