Tweet National House Building Council (NHBC) Visit website Submitted ArticlesRelated ArticlesEvents 131 foundThree UK housebuilders win UK’s top Health and Safety Award09/07/2019On 5th July 2019, three site managers were crowned national winners at NHBC’s 10th annual Health and Safety Awards in Birmingham hosted by Comedian Hugh [...]NHBC wins Habitat for Humanity Hope Challenge04/07/2019A team from NHBC have been crowned the winners of this year’s Habitat for Humanity Hope Challenge, raising more than £5,000 for the charity in [...]NHBC names UK's best housebuilders18/06/2019NHBC, the UK’s leading new home warranty and insurance provider has announced the winners in the first round of its flagship competition dedicated to recognising [...]New home figures continue to rise, reports NHBC29/05/2019More than 13,500 new homes were registered to be built in the UK in April, according to the latest figures from NHBC - an increase [...]NHBC honours site managers for health and safety excellence23/05/2019NHBC, the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, has named the winners of the first round of its 2019 Health [...]Positive start to 2019 for new home-building industry, reports NHBC08/05/2019The number of new homes registered by the UK’s housebuilders and developers in the first three months of the year reached more than 37,500 – [...]10,700 new homes registered in February, according to NHBC28/03/2019The number of new homes registered by the UK’s housebuilders and developers in February reached 10,721, NHBC’s latest figures have revealed. This represents a 7% [...]More than 12,500 new homes registered in January, reports NHBC28/02/2019The UK’s housebuilders and developers registered 12,677 new homes at the start of the year – an increase of 9% compared to January 2018. 8,931 [...]Strong housing growth in November, reports NHBC as new home levels top 15,00019/12/2018New home growth is continuing with more than 15,000 new homes registered to be built in November, according to the latest figures from NHBC – [...]Regional Award winners named in NHBC Pride in the Job Awards04/12/201833 UK site managers have been named as Regional Award winners at events which took place throughout the autumn in the third round of NHBC [...]More than 14,500 new homes registered in October, reports NHBC29/11/2018New home growth has continued throughout October according to the latest statistics from NHBC, with 14,579 homes registered in the UK, following the strong numbers [...]Guiding you through the barriers to small brownfield site development08/11/2018Small brownfield sites pose particular challenges to landowners, developers and builders. A guide to small brownfield sites and land contamination, prepared by CIRIA and supported by [...]Highest new home registrations in 11 years, reports NHBC01/11/2018UK builders registered more than 43,500 new homes during the third quarter of 2018, according to NHBC’s latest new home registration statistics – making it [...]Uplift in London new home growth, reports NHBC27/09/2018More than 13,700 new homes were registered to be built in the UK during August, according to the latest NHBC registration figures, with strong growth [...]Real uplift in July new home registrations with NHBC30/08/2018New figures from NHBC have revealed that more than 15,800 new homes were registered to be built in the UK in July, a 35% increase [...]Rory Bremner announces National Winners in NHBC Health and Safety Awards09/07/2018The best site managers in UK home building have been recognised for their dedication to health and safety at a ceremony hosted by top British [...]Commended winners named in NHBC Health and Safety Awards25/05/201857 UK site managers have been awarded Commended status in NHBC’s annual Health and Safety Awards. Now in their ninth year, the Awards recognise and [...]New home registrations second highest in a decade despite wintry start to 2018, reports NHBC27/04/2018New figures from NHBC have revealed that 154,698 new homes were registered to be built in the 2017/18 financial year. This represents the second highest [...]NHBC welcomes call from cross-party MPs for greater support for smaller housebuilders29/03/2018A cross-party group of MPs has called on the Government to introduce a dedicated strategy for small housebuilders to help them increase the number of [...]Skills and Quality key themes for NHBC’s Building for tomorrow 2018 roadshows07/12/2017Attracting young people into construction and new home quality are among the areas of focus to be discussed by industry experts at next year’s NHBC [...]NHBC reports highest third quarter new home registrations in a decade26/10/2017Builders registered nearly 38,000 new homes in the UK during Q3 2017, according to NHBC’s latest new home registration statistics, the highest Q3 total since [...]Multigenerational living - an opportunity for UK housebuilders?11/09/2017Britain’s house builders have been urged to tap into the expanding market in multigenerational living by offering families new homes with greater flexibility. Research compiled [...]New research warns the UK’s house-building industry must do more to attract women and young people to avoid workforce crisis23/06/2017House builders need to do more to attract women and young people if the industry is to avoid a workforce crisis, new research from the [...]UK's 'safest' housebuilders honoured31/05/2017NHBC, the leading provider of health and safety services to the homebuilding industry today announced the winners of the first round of its annual Health [...]NHBC’s technical guidance to reduce problems with render05/05/2017New technical guidance highlighting best practice for the application of render was published in NHBC Standards 2017, which came into force at the start of [...]Dedicated MMC Hub launched for UK housebuilders27/02/2017A new on-line resource centre has been launched by NHBC to keep the housebuilding industry informed of the latest developments in relation to modern methods [...]NHBC new home registrations resilient throughout 201603/02/2017More than 150,000 new homes were registered in the UK by NHBC in 2016, the second highest in almost a decade. 151,687 new homes were [...]Focus on quality for Building for Tomorrow 2017 seminars31/01/2017The ‘route to quality’ will be the main focus of this year’s NHBC Building for Tomorrow 2017 seminars – the number one event for housebuilding [...]NHBC names best in British house building19/01/2017Outstanding achievements in house building were celebrated on Friday as NHBC announced the four Supreme Winners of the NHBC Pride in the Job Awards 2016 [...]Post-Referendum new home registrations in line with 2015, reports NHBC03/11/2016Almost 36,000 new homes were registered in the UK by NHBC in the third quarter of 2016, according to NHBC’s latest new home registration statistics. [...]NHBC welcomes two new Non-Executive Directors to its Board12/10/2016NHBC has announced that Crest Nicholson’s Chief Executive Stephen Stone and Notting Hill Housing’s Chief Executive, Kate Davies have joined its Board as Non-Executive Directors. Stephen [...]New home registrations 20% up for August, reports NHBC29/09/2016Almost 12,500 new homes were registered to be built in the UK in August according to NHBC’s latest registration statistics, an increase of 20% compared [...]41,222 new homes registered in Q2, reports NHBC29/07/2016A total of 41,222 new homes were registered by NHBC in Q2 throughout the UK, according to NHBC’s latest new home registration statistics. 31,753 new [...]Top housebuilders shine at NHBC’s annual Health and Safety Award12/07/2016NHBC has announced the winning site managers honoured at this year’s Health and Safety Awards. National award winners Daniel Parker (Large category) and Jamie Street [...]The UK’s top builders honoured by NHBC17/06/2016Winners of NHBC’s Pride in the Job 2016 awards have been honoured for their dedication to building homes of outstanding quality in the first round [...]NHBC honours UK's safest housebuilders31/05/2016The UK’s safest house builders have been honoured for their outstanding dedication to health and safety as NHBC announced the winners of the first round [...]NHBC Foundation celebrates decade of housebuilding research23/05/2016Leading figures from the housebuilding industry celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the NHBC Foundation at an evening reception that took place on 19 May [...]NHBC rolls out Home User Guides (HUG) to new homeowners17/05/2016Homeowners across the UK are now benefitting from the online, integrated Home User Guide (HUG) which has been introduced by NHBC for every new Buildmark [...]How well do you know your on site safety signs?10/05/2016Judging is underway for NHBC’s Health and Safety Awards, now in their seventh year, where house building sites across the UK compete to demonstrate excellence [...]36,566 new homes registered in Q1, reports NHBC29/04/2016A total of 36,566 new homes were registered by NHBC in the first three months of the year in the UK, according to NHBC’s latest [...]12,181 new homes registered in February 2016, reports NHBC24/03/2016New home registrations up 4% up on February 2015 8% fall in registrations over last 3 months Overall new home completions up by 6% over [...]How to get the most out of new home technology18/03/2016Many people struggle to get to grips with the operation and maintenance of ventilation, solar, heat pump and control systems commonly used in today’s homes. [...]Test your builder jargon knowledge!17/03/2016Are you tired of not understanding what your builder means with their ‘builder banter’ and technical terms? With Easter Weekend approaching, a popular time for [...]10,309 new homes registered in January 2016, reports NHBC29/02/2016NHBC figures show that 10,309 new homes were registered to be built in January 2016. The number of registrations fell by 9 per cent compared [...]Slow start of 2016 in housebuilding according to NHBC report29/02/2016The number of new home registrations have fallen by 9 per cent in January 2016, show to the latest NHBC figures. Just 10,309 homes have been registered [...]Quality and satisfaction focus for Building for Tomorrow 2016 roadshows02/02/2016Customer satisfaction and construction quality are among the key themes to be discussed by industry experts at this year’s NHBC Building for Tomorrow roadshows. Now [...]NHBC reports continued housebuilding growth in 201528/01/20167% year-on-year increase in NHBC new home registrations 156,140 new homes registered - representing 8 year high 75% more new homes registered in 2015 than [...]NHBC Foundation research highlights the importance of ‘future proofing’ new homes25/01/2016A report has found that homes using smart technology offer better comfort, improved energy efficiency and health benefits. Commissioned by The National House Building Council [...]UK’s best site managers honoured at house-building industry ‘Oscars’21/01/2016Five house-building site managers have been recognised at NHBC’s Pride in the Job Awards 2015 gala final. The five winners were selected from around 16,000 contenders [...]NHBC offers 10 tips for cutting heating costs14/01/2016As winter sets in, it’s that time of year when we start to crank up the heating. With the cost of energy bills a big [...]NHBC reports steady new home growth for November18/12/2015New home registrations in the UK maintained a steady rate of growth throughout November, with similar levels compared to a year ago, according to the [...]NHBC reports buoyant new home market despite Q3 marginal reduction29/10/2015New home registration statistics for the UK fell marginally by 2 per cent during Q3 when compared to the same period last year, according to [...]New home growth continues over summer, reports NHBC01/09/2015The number of new homes being registered to be built across the UK continues to outperform 2014 levels, according to the latest NHBC figures for [...]NHBC report new home growth continues over summer01/09/2015The number of new homes being registered to be built across the UK continues to outperform 2014 levels, according to the latest NHBC figures for [...]New NHBC seminars launched to highlight external wall issues20/08/2015NHBC, the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, is launching a series of seminars to increase industry awareness of problems [...]Three UK housebuilders win UK's top Health and Safety Award08/07/2015NHBC has announced that three site managers have won the national honours at this year’s NHBC Health and Safety Awards. Paul Dunnett and Gary Gill, [...]May housing registrations contribute to strong new homes growth, reports NHBC26/06/2015New home registrations for 2015 remain at a higher level than last year with strong growth reported in May, according to new figures released by [...]Builders wins award for exceptional South Yorkshire homes25/06/2015David Mills and Nick Booth are first-round winners in the annual NHBC Pride in the Job Awards, which recognises personal achievement of site managers in [...]Quality award for Beaulieu development24/06/2015The National House Building Council (NHBC) has recognised the high standard of house building at Countryside and L&Q’s landmark development Beaulieu in Chelmsford, with a Pride [...]Britain’s best builders are honoured by NHBC22/06/2015Builders who have created homes of outstanding quality have been honoured by NHBC in the first round of the 2015 Pride in the Job Awards. [...]NHBC wins top Plain English award16/06/2015NHBC, the UK’s leading warranty provider and standard setting body for new build homes, has achieved the Crystal Mark from the Plain English campaign, in [...]UK Housebuilders honoured for outstanding dedication to Health & Safety onsite11/06/2015The UK’s safest house builders have been honoured by NHBC for their outstanding dedication to health and safety onsite. A total of 54 sites from [...]Scholar cladding research celebrated by CIOB and NHBC04/06/2015Today the Hilton London Euston Hotel played host to the National Housing Building Council (NHBC) and the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) Faculty of Building [...]New housing registrations continue to rise, reports NHBC29/05/2015The number of new homes registered across the UK continues to outperform 2014 levels, according to NHBC. For the rolling quarter (February – April), registrations [...]Photovoltaics are the top choice for Housing Associations19/05/2015Photovoltaics (PV) are the most popular choice of sustainable technology for housing associations, a new report by the NHBC Foundation has found, with around three [...]New housing registrations up 18% in the first quarter of 201508/05/2015New house building figures released today by NHBC for Q1 2015 show that more than 40,000 new homes were registered in the UK during the [...]Top tips when visiting a show house21/04/2015Spring is the time of year when many start to consider moving home. If you’ve considered a new build home your journey will usually start [...]New NHBC Foundation report charts the making of the modern home27/03/2015A fascinating new guide which charts the history of the modern home from Victorian times to the digital age is being launched by the NHBC [...]Strong February growth as new home registrations continue to increase, reports NHBC27/03/2015New figures released today by NHBC have revealed that the number of new homes registered in the UK in February increased by 25% compared to [...]NHBC Foundation calls for new campaign to encourage girls into house building09/03/2015The NHBC Foundation is today calling for a new industry-wide campaign to boost the numbers of girls and young women in house building as new [...]Private sector boosts NHBC new home registrations27/02/2015The first new home figures for 2015, revealed today by NHBC, show that registrations for the rolling quarter are up 13% on the same period [...]The APA guide to Part L17/02/2015The NHBC has launched its new guide on Part L of the Building Regulations to help house builders and specifiers understand the changes. The guide, [...]Key industry issues announced for NHBC’s Building for Tomorrow roadshows06/02/2015Technological advances in materials, changing technical requirements and NHBC's experiences from site will all help shape a number of presentations from industry experts at this [...]NHBC reports highest number of detached homes in a decade, as housing registrations rise again in 201430/01/2015New figures from NHBC show that housebuilders are building the highest number of detached homes for a decade - more than during the peak of [...]Best site managers in the UK named at house-building industry ‘Oscars’19/01/2015Five exceptional housebuilding site managers have today been recognised for building homes of the highest standard, beating around 15,000 others to be named as the [...]New home registrations continue to outperform 2013 levels, reports NHBC19/12/2014New home registrations across the UK remain ahead of last year’s figures, with the latest rolling quarter revealing an 8% increase on the same period [...]October was strongest month for new housing since 2011, NHBC figures reveal28/11/2014October was the strongest month for new housing registrations since June 2011, figures released by NHBC have revealed. The figures show that a total of [...]NHBC announces new Standards Chapter to help reduce basement claims25/11/2014NHBC, the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, has announced details of its new Standards Chapter to improve the quality [...]NHBC announces new Standards Chapter to reduce basement claims24/11/2014NHBC, the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, has announced details of its new Standards Chapter to improve the quality [...]Shadow housing minister meets apprentices at Barnsley development20/11/2014Shadow Housing Minister Emma Reynolds visited a popular NHBC-insured Barnsley development and heard first–hand how beneficial apprenticeships are within the building sector. Ms Reynolds, accompanied [...]NHBC announces new Head of Claims27/10/2014NHBC, the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, has announced the appointment of Christine Smith as its new Head of [...]UK house building hits highest level for seven years, reports NHBC23/10/2014New house building figures released by NHBC today (22 October 2014) show that new home registrations have hit their highest level since 2007. The figures [...]Small builders face serious barriers to growth09/10/2014Small house builders and developers in the UK face serious barriers to growth with planning, access to finance and land availability highlighted as the biggest [...]NHBC’s top tips to keep heating costs down08/10/2014As the autumn sets in and external temperatures begin to fall, homeowners should consider things they can and should do to keep their homes warm. [...]NHBC announces second series of Home User Guide seminars01/10/2014In response to growing demand from builders and following successful events held in the summer, NHBC have announced a second series of seminars to showcase [...]NHBC reaction to Ed Miliband’s policy agenda24/09/2014NHBC’s Chief Executive Mike Quinton said today: “NHBC welcomes the commitment by Ed Miliband MP in putting housing front and centre of his policy agenda [...]First NHBC regional champions recognised for building high quality homes08/09/2014The first site managers have been named as Regional Winners in this year’s NHBC Pride in the Job Awards, with each now staking a claim [...]National house building council partners with the Build Show08/09/2014As the housing boom continues to strengthen the UK’s economy, the Build Show is pleased to announce that the National House Building Council (NHBC) has [...]NHBC new home registrations show modest increase on last year28/08/2014New figures released today by NHBC show that the number of new homes being registered across the UK remains slightly ahead of corresponding statistics for [...]Five tips for keeping cool while the weather is hot11/08/2014With the summer now in full swing, you may feel that temperatures inside your home are as high as those outside. Overheating can be associated [...]Private sector keeps UK housing growth steady, reports NHBC01/08/2014The private sector was responsible for driving housing growth in the UK over the last quarter, NHBC’s new housing registration figures for Q2 2014 have [...]National winners named for outstanding house-building health and safety15/07/2014Four house-building site managers have been named as the national winners in NHBC’s fifth annual Health and Safety Awards, at a ceremony held at the [...]NHBC’s new home registrations continue to rise27/06/2014The latest registration statistics from NHBC show that the number of new homes registered across the country remains up compared to corresponding 2013 statistics, building [...]Housebuilding growth encourages NHBC expansion23/06/2014The NHBC has reported the growth of new home registrations by just over three per cent to 34,239 in the three months from February to [...]NHBC to change Board composition and appoint Chris Rash as Commercial Director and CFO18/06/2014NHBC has today announced changes to its Board. A new role of Commercial Director and CFO has been created, combining the roles of Finance Director [...]NHBC reveals six home buyer personality types09/06/2014Do you jump out of bed on a Sunday morning to start DIY? Do you dream of building an eco-home? Or do you plan to [...]NHBC launches biggest recruitment campaign in 30 years as volumes increase03/06/2014NHBC, the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, will be creating more than 100 new frontline technical jobs in one [...]Outstanding housebuilders earn commendations for health and safety dedication29/05/2014Fifty-one outstanding house-building site managers have been commended in the first round of the NHBC Health and Safety Awards 2014, announced today (21 May). The [...]Trees cause over £25 million damage to new homes27/05/2014Over £25million of damage has been caused to new homes by trees over the last six years, according to figures released by NHBC. The UK’s [...]NHBC figures show sustained UK house-building growth in 201409/05/2014New NHBC figures today reveal sustained growth and consolidation in the UK housing industry for the start of 2014 – with encouraging growth in London [...]NHBC Foundation sees encouraging drop in noise complaints by homeowners08/05/2014The NHBC Foundation has reported an encouraging drop in noise complaints by owners of new attached homes following the introduction of tough new industry standards [...]Workshops to showcase Home User Guide coming soon23/04/2014With more than 40 builders across the UK already up and running, and thousands of HUGs in production, demand for NHBC’s new online Home User [...]House building still on the up despite February fall, reports NHBC28/03/2014The number of new homes registered in the UK increased by 14% for the rolling quarter December to February compared to the same period last [...]NHBC announces series of Home User Guide workshops24/03/2014In response to the growing demand for the new online Home User Guide (HUG), NHBC has announced a series of five workshops to demonstrate this [...]NHBC working with industry to reduce basement claims05/03/2014NHBC has been working across the sector with the aim of forming a cross-industry committee to focus on the key issues affecting basements in the [...]New Year housebuilding figures continue to rise reports NHBC28/02/2014The number of new homes registered in the UK in January show a 14% increase compared to the same time in 2013, new figures from [...]New home registrations climb 28 per cent in 201328/02/2014The NHBC has reported that new home registrations in the UK climbed 28 per cent in 2013. This is a level of registrations not seen [...]Roll-out of NHBC foundations app continues25/02/2014Following the success of NHBC’s first ever mobile app, the Foundation Depth Calculator, the UK’s leading warranty provider and standards setter for UK house-building has [...]London new home registrations hit highest level since records began31/01/2014The number of new homes registered in London last year was the highest since electronic records began over 26 years ago – new figures from [...]Online debate tackles fabric first approach to building24/01/2014Expert guests are grappling with the critical industry issue of economical sustainable building in an online debate. The online debate is considering the motion: “Over the [...]Energy efficiency changes to be tackled at NHBC’s Building for Tomorrow roadshows22/01/2014The next generation of new homes and significant regulation changes for the house building industry will be on the agenda at NHBC’s Building for Tomorrow [...]National champions take pride of place for building exceptional homes21/01/2014Five top site managers were named as the UK’s Supreme Winners last Friday during the NHBC Pride in the Job Awards gala final, winning house-building’s [...]Hemp and straw could be a risky choice for new build homes as interest ‘grows’15/01/2014Natural crop-based building materials – such as hemp and straw – are of ‘growing’ interest for the construction of new homes in the UK, a [...]Latest NHBC figures report Christmas cheer for housebuilding20/12/2013The latest registration figures from NHBC show that the number of new homes being registered in the UK continues to show significant improvement on 2012 [...]NHBC re-opens Academy to new recruits as housing demand soars09/12/2013NHBC, the UK’s leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes, has re-opened the doors of its training academy to new recruits for the first [...]NHBC Autumn Budget statement05/12/2013Following today's Autumn Statement from George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, NHBC's Chief Executive, Mike Quinton, said: "We welcome today's Autumn Statement highlighting measures to [...]NHBC new home registrations continue to soar29/11/2013New home registration statistics for the UK, released today by NHBC, show that the number of new homes being registered continues to improve on last [...]New homes could save families over £1,400 per year in energy bills19/11/2013Families who live in new build homes built to 2013 standards could save more than £1,400 a year on their energy bills when compared to [...]Surge in builders listening to homeowners’ feedback30/10/2013Over a quarter of homes completed by British housebuilders now have homeowner’s feedback reviewed by the builder via valuable online reports on customer satisfaction levels, [...]UK new home growth continues to soar in 201328/10/2013Latest figures from NHBC detailing new home volumes across the UK have revealed a 19% increase in the number of new homes registered in Q3 [...]Expert advice: Basement design and construction22/10/2013By Mark Jones, head of house-building Standards at NHBC. In recent times, basements have become a relevant and attractive addition to many houses, but as [...]NHBC new home registrations rise 25%27/09/2013New home registrations in the UK have risen by 25% for the year up to and including August, new figures released by NHBC reveal today. [...]NHBC response to Ed Miliband’s pledge to boost house building25/09/2013Following reports that Ed Miliband will pledge new measures to boost the house building industry, NHBC Chief Executive Mike Quinton said: "We welcome Ed Miliband's [...]NHBC raises the standard for MVHR systems24/09/2013NHBC is setting a new standard for Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems following recent research which raises issues about the performance of the [...]NHBC foundations app launched to help reduce annual £9million claims20/09/2013NHBC, the leading warranty provider and standards setter for UK house-building, has announced the launch of their first-ever app to aid builders calculate the correct [...]Regional champions recognised for building high quality homes13/09/2013The first round of Regional Winners for NHBC’s 33rd annual Pride in the Job Awards has been announced for the West of England area. Four [...]Uk house-building levels continue to improve, according to NHBC30/08/2013NHBC’s latest registration statistics show that house-building levels in the UK continue to show improvement on recent years, with figures for July 19% higher (13,539) [...]NHBC introduces new land quality services and tightens inspection of apartments12/08/2013NHBC is introducing free new land quality and geotechnical services for its registered builders to help them with assessing land before they buy or develop [...]Basement losses are a growing cause of concern warns NHBC06/08/2013Basements are a growing cause of concern for the UK housing industry with just 14 claims over £50,000 costing nearly £3million in the last year [...]NHBC reports highest half-yearly housing figures since 200826/07/2013NHBC’s latest registration statistics suggest that the UK house-building industry continues its recovery, with new figures revealing that 2013 has witnessed the highest half-yearly total [...]NHBC’s private sector housing registrations hit five-year high28/06/2013Private sector housing registrations for May have hit their the highest level since 2008 and the start of the economic downturn, new figures from NHBC [...] 59 foundNHBC agrees to pay for cladding removal10/07/2018A significant move forward in dealing with the removal of Grenfell style cladding from private tower blocks has been taken with the National House Building [...]Multiple Award Wins for Home Builder’s Site Managers10/07/2017Four Site Managers from CALA Homes (East) have each scooped a prestigious award in recognition of their commitment to the highest standards in housebuilding. The [...]Barratt Scotland scoops four site manager awards for health and safety01/06/2017A total of four site managers from Barratt Homes in Scotland have been recognised at the National House-Building Council’s (NHBC) national Health and Safety Awards, [...]Taylor Wimpey invests in employees27/03/2017Leading housebuilder Taylor Wimpey is helping its production staff across the UK to further their careers thanks to an exciting training programme. The Production Academy [...]CMA to review NHBC undertakings22/03/2017The CMA is to review long-standing undertakings relating to the National House-Building Council. The National House-Building Council (NHBC) provides new home structural warranties for over [...]Trade body spreads the message on successful structural waterproofing to housebuilder audience03/03/2017National trade body The Property Care Association (PCA) is taking part in an NHBC roadshow to highlight the importance of an expert approach to structural [...]BSRIA and NHBC working together26/09/2016BSRIA is pleased to announce that it has entered into a relationship with NHBC that will allow both parties to deliver new homes faster, with [...]Housebuilder in the running for five safety awards07/06/2016Five building sites of national housebuilder Redrow have received commendations in the NHBC (National House Building Council) Health and Safety Awards. A record 61 first round winners including [...]Site manager takes honours with NHBC Pride in the Job Award30/03/2016Senior Site Manager Kirk Raine has earned the ultimate accolade – as 'Supreme Winner' in the Large Builder Category at the NHBC Pride in the [...]Self-Build Zone partners with NHBC as sole providers of structural warranties for self-builders08/02/2016Self-Build Zone have been awarded a long term contract with the National House Building Council (NHBC) as sole suppliers of structural warranty, site insurance and [...]Award win is ‘excellent’ says Salford construction worker for Elan Homes26/10/2015Adding a coveted Seal of Excellence to a brace of ‘Quality’ awards, Andy Ryder has even more reason to be proud of the apartments he’s [...]Mick's pride at 10th award07/08/2015A commitment to quality has earned a site manager based in Lexden, near Colchester a 10th top industry award. Mick Eyre, who oversees construction of new [...]Guaranteed rental package launched for buyers of three bedroom apartments at Centenary Quay, Woolston06/08/2015Investors can now secure a guaranteed rental income on three bedroom apartments as part of a new rental package launched by Crest Nicholson at its [...]Alumasc’s new ventilated facade solution for timber framed buildings29/07/2015Alumasc has developed a new, innovative facade solution for the timber frame industry. The Alumasc Ventilated System offers an alternative approach to traditional build, particularly [...]Pride pays off for Justin28/07/2015Pride in a job well done has earned a Kent based construction worker a top industry award and a promotion. Justin Brown, who oversees construction [...]Fourth award for project manager Vince27/07/2015A commitment to quality has earned a project manager based in East Leake a fourth top industry award. Vince Price who oversees construction of new homes [...]Pride pays off for Hedley21/07/2015A commitment to quality has earned an Oxfordshire based site manager a top industry award. Hedley Jackson, who oversees construction of new homes at Asquith Park [...]Lifesaving project receives special award10/07/2015A special commendation has been awarded to Redrow Homes for a project to place more than 100 lifesaving defibrillators at its housing developments across the UK. [...]Public Consultation - Draft Parking Supplementary Planning Document09/07/2015Bellway’s uncompromising approach to achieve the highest possible standard of house building has been recognised by the National House Building Council at their WestSide development in [...]Stockport scheme signals growth for Elan09/07/2015A soon to launch Stockport housing venture will enable Elan Homes to build on its success and cement its reputation as a niche developer. Cherry Tree [...]Summer Budget 2015: comments09/07/2015The Chancellor of the Exchequer gave his summer Budget to Parliament on Wednesday 8 July 2015. Listed is a selection of comments on the key [...]Fourth award for project manager06/07/2015A commitment to quality has earned a Halling based project manager a fourth top industry award. Mike Tynan, who oversees construction of new homes at St [...]Pride as 18 Redrow site managers win awards30/06/2015A commitment to quality has earned a record number of Redrow site managers top industry awards. Redrow’s team of 18 winners are part of an elite [...]Judging for the Structural Timber Awards Starts Today after a Fantastic Number of Entries16/06/2015Over 160 entries across 14 categories have been submitted to this year's Structural Timber Awards and it looks like it is set to be a [...]New homes set to blossom in Warrington12/06/2015A new homes venture in Warrington due to launch next month has the seeds for success – location and specification. Hall Gardens on Chester Road has [...]New homes set to blossom in Stockport12/06/2015A new homes venture in Stockport due to launch next month has the seeds for success – location and specification. Cherry Tree Park, on the former [...]NHBC report increase in new home registrations11/06/2015NHBC new home building figures for Q1 2015 show that more than 40,000 new homes were registered in the UK during the first three months [...]Countrywide launches benefits to NHBC Registered Developers 29/04/2015Countrywide plc, the UK's largest integrated property services and estate agency group, has launched a range of benefits to NHBC registered builders and developers. Designed [...]Double success in recognition of Story Homes’ customer satisfaction excellence18/03/2015Story Homes has won a top industry award for customer satisfaction and in the same week scored an ‘Outstanding’ rating from independent customer satisfaction experts. [...]Domestic abuse project shortlisted for national award24/02/2015Bath-based housing and support organisation Curo has been shortlisted for the UK Housing Awards 2015 for their work tackling domestic abuse. The awards, which recognise [...]Time to end bin blight09/02/2015New ways of tackling the scourge of ‘bin blight’ that affects thousands of homeowners across the UK must be found, according to a new report [...]Small builders face barriers to growth23/10/2014Small housebuilders and developers in the UK face serious barriers to growth, with planning, access to finance and land availability highlighted as the biggest challenges [...]Help to Buy supported sales continue to encourage housebuilding growth23/10/2014Government figures have confirmed that the Help to Buy equity loan scheme has generated 32,268 sales since its launch in April 2013. The Department for [...]Paradigm residents help to develop innovative online guide13/10/2014A ground-breaking partnership between Paradigm Housing Group and NHBC has seen the development of an innovative online guide for people moving into new shared ownership [...]Builders to make the case for new housing at party conferences03/09/2014The National Federation of Builders (NFB) and the National House Building Council (NHBC) are jointly hosting a series of fringe events at this year’s political [...]National Stats show increase in housing output29/08/2014The NHBC has reported that private sector registrations were the sole driver of UK housing growth in Q2 2014 with registrations rising 9% to 27,527 [...]Home Builders Federation gathers impressive speaker list29/08/2014Mark Clare will address the industry at this year's Housing Market Intelligence (HMI) conference, which will also see the launch of the annual HMI report. [...]High value self-build projects support increase in private new home registrations28/07/2014The NHBC announced that private new home registrations had increased 6 per cent to 28,222 from March to May 2014, against the same period last [...]Delight as Persimmon site manager selected for national award22/07/2014A Midlands builder is celebrating after one of its site managers was chosen as a first-round winner in the annual NHBC Pride in the Job [...]Health and safety champion Jim Sheridan MP greets school winners in Westminster21/07/2014Winners of the National Federation of Builders’ (NFB) annual safety competition were greeted in Westminster by Jim Sheridan MP, the All Party Parliamentary Group Chair [...]Lucky seven Kier Homes site managers scoop national awards07/07/2014The quality of Kier Homes’ sites across the UK has been endorsed after seven of its site managers were named Quality Award winners in the [...]Quality awards for 14 Redrow site managers04/07/2014Taking Pride in the Job has paid off for 14 Redrow Homes’ site managers who have been ranked among the top 3% in the UK. [...]Award win marks 30 years in construction for Andy25/06/2014It's a double celebration for Elan Homes employee Andy Ryder who’s picked up an award in the equivalent of the Oscars for site managers, 30 [...]Award-winning Redrow sites 'safe as houses'03/06/2014Flintshire housebuilder Redrow has cemented its reputation for excellence in health and safety practices with two awards from the National House Building Council (NHBC). The [...]Kier Homes scoops five commendations in national awards for outstanding health and safety30/05/2014Five outstanding site managers from leading house builder Kier Homes have been commended in the first round of judging for this year’s NHBC (National House-Building [...]Launch 2014 Young Builder of the Year Awards27/05/2014Rt Hon Nick Raynsford MP, President of Youthbuild UK, has launched the 2014 Young Builder of the Year Awards, inviting entries from young builders across [...]NHBC figures see February dip but registrations are still climbing24/04/2014The NHBC has reported that new home registrations for February dipped slightly. This is particularly relevant to the recovery of the housing industry as the registration [...]Entry closes in NFB annual awards07/04/2014Entry in the National Federation of Builders (NFB) annual awards scheme for 2014 has now closed. The awards, in association with NHBC and B&CE, celebrate [...]Industry statistics confirm housing confidence31/03/2014Proving the housing sector’s strengthening confidence, the NHBC’s latest statistics show that new home registrations have continued their upward trend of last year, rising 14 [...]Budget 2014 reaction roundup20/03/2014After the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, released his statement for the 2014 Budget, companies from within the industry have been commenting on certain [...]Housing Minister presents top UK award to South West home builder14/03/2014Cavanna Homes has become the only West Country based homebuilder to be awarded a top five star rating by the House Builders Federation (HBF). Housing [...]NFB launches its annual awards to celebrate members’ continued construction success02/03/2014The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has once again opened its annual awards scheme to celebrate the high quality work and commitment delivered by members [...]New home registrations continue to move upwards13/11/2013According to NHBC (National House Building Council) new home registrations in the UK in the third quarter of 2013 revealed a 19% increase compared to [...]Home building industry looking to the future to ensure it has the skills to build more homes05/08/2013A new Home Building Skills report has found that 50% of all home builders and 80% of housing associations are taking on an apprentice in [...]New Q1 2013 reports indicate work for trades will increase as some construction sectors reveal growth26/07/2013The recent report from The National House-Building Council (NHBC) has shown that the number of new homes being planned in 2013 had risen by 22% [...]New roofing underlay from Protect has lowest vapour resistance and highest strength in its class24/07/2013An innovative new membrane launched this month called Protect VP400 PLUS LR offers the lowest vapour resistance of any Type LR roofing underlay and yet [...]SR Timber Gold makes the grade with NHBC Pride in the Job Awards23/07/2013There is no better endorsement of product quality and performance than an industry accolade, and for SR Timber - one of the leading distributors of [...]Site manager paul takes pride in the job for Linden Homes at Oakham09/07/2013Linden Homes site manager Paul Mott has seen off fierce competition to clinch an industry quality award for the second year running. Paul has been [...]Jablite insulation corners create a unique cavity wall system 03/06/2013For the first time, it is possible to install cavity wall insulation with damp proofed corners included as part of the insulation package. This latest [...] 1 foundNHBC Health and Safety Awards 2014Primarily designed to recognise and reward the very best in health and safety, the Awards are also helping to drive up safety standards in the [...] ×Contact details NHBC House Davy Avenue Knowlhill Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK5 8FP Enquiries cssupport@nhbc.co.uk
