Supply Chain Advice Pack: Introduction to Historic Buildings
Introduction
One of England’s greatest sources of carbon dioxide emissions is from heating and powering domestic buildings (see figure 1). This means that for the UK to meet its national net zero obligations, it must act to reduce the amount of energy people use to heat and power their homes. This often means taking steps to improve the fabric of the buildings people live in, which can be challenging if they are either historic or heritage buildings.
Published: October 2025
Contents
Welcome to the Supply Chain Advice Pack: Introduction to Historic Buildings
This advice pack introduces some basic information for supply chain organisations working in historic buildings for the first time. Historic buildings are not the same as heritage buildings; the former are defined by their age and construction, while the latter are defined by being protected for their heritage value. For more information about heritage buildings, see our advice pack library (Toolkits | Retrofit Information, Support and Expertise).
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