Biodiversity in new housing developments: creating wildlife-friendly communities
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This publication contains seven sections: 1 Introduction 2 The policy…
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Thermal imaging report guide
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Moisture in new homes: a guide for occupants
Moisture balance Moisture is a part of life but needs…
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House building: a century of innovation
This guide, prepared for the NHBC Foundation by Studio Partington,…
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At your services: what to expect during commissioning
Introduction This illustrated guide for site managers is a practical…
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Watts in store? Introduction to energy storage batteries for homes
Introduction. Sets out the broad benefits of battery systems, both…
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A guide to small brownfield sites and land contamination
Definitions of site size and brownfield sites Guidance on building…
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40 facts: homes, housing and house building today
The guide includes five main sections 1 Who we are…
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Futurology: the new home in 2050
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Windows – making it clear: energy, daylight and thermal comfort
This guide on window choice includes: 1. A review of…
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Hydraulically treated soils in residential construction
Hydraulically treated soils in residential construction (RR12) contains the following:…
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Underfloor Heating – a guide for house builders
Introduction Explaining underfloor heating, how it works, its contribution to…
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The right light: selecting low energy lighting – introduction for designers and house builders
The right light: selecting low energy lighting – introduction for…
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Home comforts: guidance on using ventilation, heating and renewable energy systems
Executive summary New homes of today feature a range of…
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The connected home: designing and building technology into today’s new homes
What is a connected home? A connected home, sometimes referred…
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Part L 2014 – where to start: an introduction for house builders and designers – timber frame construction (for Wales)
This guide for timber frame construction is intended to help…
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Part L 2014 – where to start: an introduction for house builders and designers – masonry construction (for Wales)
This guide for masonry construction is intended to help house…
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Homes through the decades: the making of modern housing
This guide from the NHBC Foundation introduces the history of…
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Avoiding rubbish design: providing for bin storage on new housing developments
Given the detailed attention that is paid to the design…
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Part L 2013 – where to start: an introduction for house builders and designers – timber frame construction (for England)
This guide, for timber frame construction, is intended to help…
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Part L 2013 – where to start: an introduction for house builders and designers – masonry construction (for England)
This guide, for masonry construction, is intended to help house…
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Designing homes for the 21st century: lessons for low energy design
The home-building industry is undergoing unprecedented change and it seems…
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The use of recycled & secondary materials in residential construction
There is a great deal of interest in the construction…
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Understanding overheating – where to start: an introduction for house builders and designers
Overheating is generally understood to be the accumulation of warmth…
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Part F 2010 – where to start: an introduction for house builders and designers
This guide is intended to help house builders and designers…
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Guide to installation of renewable energy systems on roofs of residential buildings
Introduction What is driving and supporting the use of roof-mounted…
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Energy Performance of Buildings Directive: introductory guide to the recast EPBD-2
This NHBC Foundation report on EPBD 2 comprises: Key features…
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Part L 2010 – where to start: an introduction for house builders and designers
This guide is intended to help house builders and designers…
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Home sale and handover: a best practice guide for home builders
Executive summary of Home sale and handover: a best practice guide…
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Introduction to Feed-in Tariffs
The Climate Change Act 2008 includes a legally binding target…
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Management of post-completion repairs: a best practice guide for home builders
Executive summary Introduction Quality, snagging, consumer legislation, overall customer satisfaction.…
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A simple guide to Sustainable Drainage Systems for housing
This guide aims to provide general guidance on the concept…
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Efficient design of piled foundations for low-rise housing: design guide
This guide has been prepared to provide housing sector guidance…
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Water efficiency in new homes: an introductory guide for housebuilders
This guide, specifically intended for smaller builders, provides an introduction…
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A practical guide to building airtight dwellings
Changes to Building Regulations have now made airtightness an issue…
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The Code for Sustainable Homes simply explained
This NHBC Foundation guide distils the experience gained from a…
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Zero carbon homes: an introductory guide for housebuilders
This NHBC Foundation guide examines how energy is used in…
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Community heating and combined heat and power
This NHBC Foundation guide provides an introduction to community heating…
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The use of lime-based mortars in new build
This guide aims to enhance the knowledge of designers and…
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Site waste management: guidance and templates for effective site waste management plans
Introduction Introduces the Site Waste Management Plans Regulations 2008 and…
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Risks in domestic basement construction
Introduction Scope and benefits of basement construction Trends in basement…
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Climate change and innovation in house building: designing out risk
Introduction Setting out the lenders’ and insurers’ perspective on innovation…
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A guide to modern methods of construction
Introduction Drivers for building with MMC Types of MMC Volumetric…
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