Tweet NHBC Foundation Visit website Submitted ArticlesRelated Articles 22 foundDevelopers embracing modern methods of construction, says new report from NHBC Foundation15/11/2018A new report from the NHBC Foundation today highlights how trailblazing developers are exploring the use of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). The new report, ‘Modern [...]Beyond location, location, location: priorities of new-home buyers16/04/2018Property buyers are choosing new-build homes because they meet a range of priorities which go well beyond the traditional focus on location, new research shows. [...]New research reveals how child-friendly developments make communities better for all15/12/2017Britain’s house builders should think about outdoor play for children when considering new neighbourhoods. Outdoor play enriches the life of children, improving their health and [...]NHBC Foundation research makes it clear on Window design28/09/2017Small tweaks to the design of windows can lead to major improvements, lowering space heating costs, reducing overheating risk and maximising daylight according to the [...]80% of association tenants satisfied with their homes – NHBC survey14/12/2016Eight in 10 housing association residents are pleased with their new affordable homes after three to four years of occupancy, new research has shown. A poll carried [...]Efficiently-shaped homes could significantly reduce energy consumption20/10/2016Energy demand in new homes could be halved if more focus is put on the shape and form of housing being built, the latest report [...]Modern methods of construction embraced by UK house builders, research finds02/06/2016The vast majority of house builders have used or have considered using modern methods of construction (MMC) in the last three years, according to new [...]Parents are not doing enough to encourage children into house-building, new research from the NHBC Foundation finds24/05/2016Four out of ten parents (42%) say that they would not encourage their children aged 11 or over to pursue a career in the house-building [...]NHBC Foundation report finds high demand for quality retirement housing25/04/2016Around 9 out of 10 elderly people say they love their experience of living in retirement housing or enjoy it most of the time, according [...]NHBC appoints Carol Davies as new Head of Human resources during major recruitment drive05/01/2016Carol Davies has been appointed as the new Head of Human Resources at NHBC, the UK’s leading warranty provider and standard setting body for new [...]Top 10 tips to keep burglars at bay this winter04/01/2016It’s that time of year when we stock our homes with the latest gadgets, expensive jewellery, designer goods, and a time when we may let [...]NHBC’s LQE team celebrates 10th anniversary with landmark projects22/12/2015The Land Quality Endorsement (LQE) service at NHBC, the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, is celebrating its 10th anniversary [...]Steady quarter for new homes boosted by October figures, reports NHBC25/11/2015New home registrations over the last three months remain at a similar level to the same period a year ago, according to the latest NHBC [...]Property Prices Are Not Reduced By Integrated Social Housing28/09/2015New research by the NHBC Foundation has found that house prices are not reduced on developments which successfully integrate social and private housing. The research, [...]New home levels continue to rise despite August dip, reports NHBC25/09/2015House building activity in the UK this year is set to top levels seen in 2014, according to new figures released today by NHBC. The [...]Revamped NHBC Standards rolled out to UK housebuilders18/09/2015NHBC, the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, has published its new-look Standards for the house building industry. For more [...]NHBC reports growth of homes for the elderly31/07/2015More retirement homes were registered to be built in the UK in the first six months of this year than the whole of the previous [...]Meeting the challenges of Part L in Wales02/07/2015House builders and designers who operate in Wales will today benefit from new guidance by the NHBC Foundation on how to meet the challenges of [...]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 [...]NHBC Foundation publishes invaluable new guidance on meeting challenges of Part L06/11/2014With the zero carbon standard for new homes just two years away, house builders are ever-more focused on achieving energy efficiency. The next step in [...]NHBC Foundation report casts doubt over reliability of co-heating test10/12/2013Co-heating tests that are used to measure overall heat loss from buildings are inconsistent and highly sensitive to the weather, new research by the NHBC [...]Half a million pounds injected into new homes research with NHBC Foundation07/11/2013Half a million pounds will be injected into the NHBC Foundation this year to fund cutting-edge research and guidance into new homes, the organisation has [...] 9 foundFinalists announced for this year's Structural Timber Awards01/07/2015The awards have been submitted and the judges have spoken - it is now time to announce the shortlist for the inaugural Structural Timber Awards! [...]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 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 [...]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 [...]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 [...]Private sector leads 7-year registration high but that there are still major barriers for smaller housebuilders02/12/2014NHBC statistics have confirmed that UK new home registrations have hit a seven-year high with the private sector continuing to lead growth. The total number [...]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 [...]Growing interest in hemp and straw construction prompts new guidance14/03/2014Hot on the heels of two recent reports on natural crop-based building materials by the BRE Trust (Building with confidence using renewable materials) and the [...] ×Contact details NHBC House Davy Avenue Knowlhill Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK5 8FP Enquiries info@nhbcfoundation.org
