Glazing and Walls input validation has been added to the EEM08 and EEM09 calculators. Projects can no longer be submitted for certification if glazing values are missing or out of range. As of 26 July 2026, projects with incomplete entries will display a warning but can still be edited, however, full glazing information must be completed before submitting for audit.
This part of the guide explains the steps to initiate and complete the process of developing and implementing a local regulation or bylaw to encourage sustainable construction.
The objectives of this municipal regulation are:
Mitigating the impact of construction activity, encouraging the construction of certified sustainable buildings;
Generating a clear mechanism to validate sustainability standards of buildings that could receive incentives for being green, applying effective measures for their verification; and,
Providing clear rules for builders and developers to access the incentives granted by such regulations.
15 Regulations issued by local governments or municipalities vary in name according to the country. In Peru they are called ordinances, in Colombia and Mexico agreements, and in Brazil, municipal law.