It is hoped that the Portal will be useful in the sharing of relevant information to Clients, Designers, Contractors, Builders, Developers, Manufacturers and Suppliers i.e. all those involved in the Construction Industry in Wales. However, the industry must be involved in the process by sharing information on projects and identifying good and best practice.

The Welsh Assembly Government has set a 55% improvement over the2006 Buildings Regulations as the first change to the devolved regualtions. Consultation will take place in 2012 with a view to implementation in 2013. Further details on:
http://wales.gov.uk/topics/housingandcommunity/housing/publications/buildingregsstatement/;jsessionid=ZvM1M7LQnX8QpYhxCjLr7Y3Tv72N9hdRMzs8Q8k4jVYhncMfv1d0!1099469763?lang=en

• The Planning Regulations require new buildings to achive Code 3 or BREEAM 'very good' plus energy credits. Details are in the Guides,Codes & Articles section.
  TECHNICAL ADVICE NOTE 22 PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS (TAN 22) has now been issued.
  This advice note provides guidance for local planning authorities and developers. http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/policy/tans/?lang=en
• The consultation on the UK proposals for Feed in Tariffs for small scale renewable electrical energy systems is shown in the Consultations (closed) section of Legislation & Policy. Payment figures have now been announced and these are shown on: http://www.ownergy.co.uk/About/FIT_Final.html
• Consultation has now been completed on the proposed new frameworks for Health projects. Existing frameworks will expire in 2011 and 2012 and views were being sought on the new scheme. Proposal has Regional and National frameworks. Document can be found on: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/Documents/254/D4L%20B4W%202%20Consultation%20Document.pdf
• LOW CARBON CONSTRUCTION document launched on 17th March The review covers the strengths of and opportunities for the UK construction industry in a low carbon economy and considers how the UK can be a world leader in this sector. Further details in the Guides section under Carbon Reduction and on: http://www.berr.gov.uk/assets/biscore/business-sectors/docs/10-671-construction-igt-emerging-findings.pdf

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