Press release

RICS CEO comments on the publication of the Future Homes and Building Standards

25 March 2026

The UK Government has published its Future Homes and Buildings Standards.

Justin Young, RICS CEO said: “The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors welcomes the publication of the Future Homes and Buildings Standards as a positive step towards net zero, strengthening building regulations to deliver low-carbon, energy-efficient homes fit for the future.

“This publication comes at a critical time for the UK’s energy security. RICS professionals are central to delivering this transition, and we are supporting government and industry through new membership pathways that build expertise in retrofit and sustainability.”

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