UKNZC Building Standard: Verification and Adoption

14 May 2026
Energy Stage
Energy

Version 1 of the UKNZC Building Standard is in operation and verification is now live. Update to the Standard include additional annexes covering landlord- and tenant-only routes to verification, and an optional verified check at Practical Completion to determine whether a building is on track. This session will cover:

  • Introduction to the verification process from a Bureau Veritas speaker
  • Industry perspective on the value of achieving verification, how the standard is being embedded within workflows
  • Embedding the Standard into ESG work streams and legal contracts
  • An update on plans to weave the Standard into sustainable finance and insurer dialogues with development partners
Speakers
Katie Clemence-Jackson
Katie Clemence-Jackson, CEO - UKNZC Building Standard
Steve Highwood
Steve Highwood, Business Development Director - Bureau Veritas