CPD Speaker Meeting (17th March 2026) - Future Homes Standard, HEM and SAP 10.3

A  CPD session presented by Jason Hewins of Elmhurst Energy.

Pre-Booking is required.
Bookings for this event will close two hours before the event.

Future Homes Standard, HEM and SAP 10.3

Join us for a valuable session for On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor(OCDEAs), if you are Domestic Energy Assessor(DEA) the parts on HEM will be useful to you as well the future RdSAP methodolgy will change to HEM 

The Future Homes Standard (FHS), Home Energy Model (HEM), and SAP 10.3 represent a pivotal shift in UK building regulations, driving the construction of low-carbon, energy-efficient homes as part of the nation's path to net zero by 2050.

What Jason will cover:

• The Future Homes Standard: Discover the core requirements of the FHS, including targets for 75–80% reductions in carbon emissions compared to 2013 levels. Explore key elements such as enhanced fabric efficiency, low-carbon heating systems (with heat pumps becoming the default), solar PV integration by default, improved ventilation, and "zero carbon ready" design that aligns with future grid decarbonisation.

• The Home Energy Model (HEM): Understand HEM as the government's next-generation methodology set to replace the longstanding Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP). Learn about its more accurate, detailed simulation of energy use (including factors like thermal bridging and real-world performance), its role as the primary long-term compliance tool for the FHS (via the ECaaS platform), and the phased rollout with a delay ensuring robustness.

• SAP 10.3 as the Interim Bridge: Clarify why SAP 10.3 has been introduced as the sole approved methodology at FHS launch, with HEM following after a minimum 3-month delay. Explore the dual-running period (at least 24 months once HEM is available), how SAP 10.3 supports FHS compliance using updated notional building targets, and tips for a smooth transition between the two systems.

This is followed by an open floor discussion and networking session to close the meeting. Expect this to finish around 5:30 pm but allow some flexibility if you can as there is a lot to gained from the open discussions and networking at the end.

This event is FREE for Proficiency members. It is open to non-members at a cost of £25. (It makes more sense to join and get at least 12 sessions like this for free in the year)

Attendance certificates will be added to the member's  CPD record. Non-members will be provided with an attendance certificate to enable them to claim at least an hour of relevant CPD.

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HOW IT WORKS - Please read carefully

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