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National buildings database. Understanding Great Britain's non-domestic buildings

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2026

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Provides an update on a project to develop a National Buildings Database, which aims to contain a one-to-one representation of every building in the country with details about their construction, geometry, energy end uses and targeted specific-sector survey data. Focuses on non-domestic premises and the building stock.

Document History

Document type: research and analysis. First published: 8 May 2026.

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is a government ministerial department whose responsibilities cover security of energy supply, energy markets, energy efficiency and net zero. Previously known as the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.