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The NHBC Foundation produces innovative research and pragmatic guidance on a regular basis. The latest news and comment is listed below.
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| Foundation Facts 2010 - Wednesday, February 17, 2010Since its formation in 2006, the NHBC Foundation has delivered high-quality research and practical guidance to help the house building industry meet its considerable challenges. The majority of this body of work has focused on the sustainability agenda and the Government’s 2016 zero carbon home targets. read more ... |
| Seminar launching piled foundations research - Friday, January 08, 2010As part of the NHBC Foundation’s remit to provide the industry with useful and relevant guidance, its latest publication considers piled foundations for low-rise housing developments. read more ... |
| Seminar launching 'Open plan flat layouts' - Thursday, August 20, 2009 |
| NHBC Foundation launches the Zero Carbon Compendium - Thursday, July 16, 2009 |
| NHBC Foundation aids industry response to zero carbon with latest publication - Friday, February 13, 2009The NHBC Foundation is today launching its latest publication, Zero carbon homes – an introductory guide for housebuilders, in a move to help the house-building industry respond to the Government’s consultation on the definition of zero carbon. read more ... |
| Learning from the past - Monday, October 13, 2008Hindsight can prove a positive tool in learning lessons and the latest NHBC Foundation publication reviews some historic problems with house construction and looks at ways of overcoming similar issues in the future. read more ... |
| Foundation launches sustainability research - Monday, October 13, 2008Continuing its focus on sustainability and the zero carbon agenda NHBC’s independent research institution – the NHBC Foundation – has launched a major survey of attitudes and understanding among consumers and builders on these issues. read more ... |
| New guide helps effective waste management - Sunday, July 13, 2008A new and comprehensive NHBC Foundation guide and accompanying templates aims to help the house-building industry with producing and implementing site waste management plans (SWMPs). The guide offers extensive advice and examples of good practice, including how to comply with current legislation. read more ... |
| Sustainable foundations research - Friday, June 13, 2008A new research project is looking to establish best practice in pile design for low-rise housing. Those with piling experience are being asked to complete a questionnaire to establish whether more efficient, environmental and economical advantages can be gained from this market which is worth around £300m per year. read more ... |
| Homeowners are not ready for zero carbon homes, research shows - Sunday, April 13, 2008Homeowners are not informed or prepared for the lifestyle changes needed to live in zero carbon homes, according to research launched today by the NHBC Foundation read more ... |
| Foundation launches microgeneration research - Wednesday, February 13, 2008The NHBC Foundation has launched its analysis of carbon saving technologies for the UK housing industry, with a caution that more work needs to be done to avoid the potentially significant risks associated with their implementation. read more ... |
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