With all properties in Portugal soon to be rated for their environmental efficiency, there has never
been a better time to build your new property in steel frame. With superior thermal resistance,
lower life term costs and efficient insulation you can maximise the value of your investment by
choosing steel.

What is the new Portuguese building codification?
Portuguese legislation is fast changing, to meet with EU ecological directives, with major
regulatory changes with respect to energy certification already in place for buildings over
1000 square metres. Since January 2008 all new buildings under 1000 square metres require
energy certification, where they are rated in terms of environmental efficiency.
The Portuguese government has trained new inspectors to ensure the inspection of every
property in the country. In the UK, local councils will penalise low-rating houses by charging
occupants higher council tax, while in Portugal, from January 2009, all existing buildings will
require energy certificates, without which it will not be possible to sell or even rent a property.
With the steel-build option the height in energy efficiency is ensured.

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