Defra guidance note explains the impact on Reservoirs Act 1975 arising from the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 - Statement

Defra have published a guidance note on changes to the Reservoir Act 1975 arising as a result of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010. ...

House-builders commended in national awards for outstanding health and safety - Events

Fifty four outstanding house-building site managers from across the UK have been commended in the first round of judging for the NHBC Health and Safety Awards 2013....

Changes needed to 21st Century house design - Foundation report

A fundamental review of housing design is needed if the UK is to produce successful low carbon homes of the future, a new guide by the NHBC Foundation advises....

Quarter 1 New Home Registrations reach five year high - Statistics

The number of new homes registered with NHBC in the UK during the first quarter of this year has reached 31,739 - the highest level for this period since 2008. ...

New online NHBC Standards Plus launched for homebuilders - Press Release

Housebuilders in the UK now have access to a new online database of up to date technical guidance and information following the launch of NHBC's Standards Plus....

Government schemes help boost new house-building figures - Statistics

The number of affordable homes being registered has soared by nearly 120%, according to new figures released by NHBC....

Budget brings welcome news for house builders and homebuyers alike - Press Release

Commenting on today's Budget, NHBC Chief Executive Mike Quinton said:...

NHBC employee recognised with prestigious corporate responsibility award - Press Release

John Attley, Corporate Responsibility Manager at NHBC (National House-Building Council), has been awarded as one of Business in the Community's Responsible Business Game Changers....

Consumers hand out top marks to home-building industry - Press Release

Outstanding satisfaction levels as industry continues to drive improvements in customer service standards....

Minister launches Hub-led project to tackle the performance challenge - Press Release

A new project to examine the energy performance of new homes is unveiled today....

Battersea Power Station boosts New Year house-building figures - Statistics

The UK house-building industry enjoyed a buoyant start to 2013 with new home registrations up nearly 30% compared to the same time last year, new data from NHBC reveals today. ...

NHBC supporting the affordable housing sector - Statement

Recent years have brought turbulence and change in the affordable housing sector, much like the wider housing sector. One of the biggest challenges has been maintaining supply levels through the economic downturn and NHBC statistics show a gradual decline in the number of affordable homes being built. This decline is continuing and 2012 brought the lowest number of new affordable home registrations since at least 2008. ...

Defra release statement on the Flood and Water Management Act - Statement

Defra are aiming to commence Section 42 of the Flood and Water Management act in October 2013, subject to cross Government and Parliamentary approval. They also confirm the work they are doing to manage the implementation which involves various stakeholders, including NHBC. You can read the statement here. It includes a link to their website where you can find some background information....

NHBC freezes fees to support house-building industry - Press Release

NHBC has announced that it is freezing fees on all its key services in a move aimed at supporting Britain's house-building industry....

Private sector house building stable in 2012, despite overall decline - According to latest NHBC data - Statistics

Figures released today from NHBC indicate that the overall level of house building declined during 2012 with 104,510 new homes registered during 2012; a 9% decrease on 2011 (114,930). This decline was entirely contributable to public sector housing registrations which dropped from 36,680 in 2011, to 26,390 in 2012....

2013 amendments to Part L 2010 - Energy services

Changes to Part L 2010 have been announced by the Department of Communities and Local Government. Parts L1A, L1B, L2A and L2B are amended to take account of a recast of the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (Directive 2010/31/EU). ...

Department for Communities and Local Government has announced changes to the Building Regulations in England - Building Control

Following the consultation carried out in 2012, the Department for Communities and Local Government has announced changes to the Building Regulations in England. ...

Top site-managers in UK housebuilding win prestigious industry accolades - Pride in the Job

The top five house-building site managers in the UK were revealed last Friday at the gala final of the 32nd annual NHBC Pride in the Job Awards, each winning one of the industry's most sought after accolades. ...

Repeal of fire safety provisions within Local Acts in England effective today - Building Control

The Department for Communities and Local Government has announced that fire safety provisions within Local Acts in England, which are more onerous than would be required under the Building Regulations, are to be repealed today, 9 January 2013. ...

NHBC reports some year-end cheer after tough 2012 - Statistics

NHBC's latest UK statistics have today revealed signs of promise for the rolling quarter September - November 2012 with a 7% increase compared to the same three month period in 2011....

NHBC response to Autumn Statement from George Osborne - Press Statement

Comment from Mike Quinton, Chief Executive at NHBC, on today's Autumn Statement from George Osborne:...

Dame Helena Shovelton takes post as Chairman of NHBC Consumer Committee - Press Release

Former Chair of the Audit Commission, Dame Helena Shovelton, today takes up her post as Chairman of NHBC's Consumer Committee, taking over from Sir Graham Hart who retires from the role after nine years....

Reduce your home's heating costs this winter - Press Release

Now that winter is here, and the possibility of colder weather approaches, homeowners should now look at some things they can and should do to protect their homes and wallets from the effects of falling temperatures....

New housing statistics back up Government bid for more homes - Statistics

NHBC's latest year-to-date figures for new home registrations in the UK show there is still an urgent requirement for more homes, with statistics revealing a 12% decrease in the number of new homes built so far this year, compared to the same period in 2011....

NHBC reveal details of the 2013 Technical Standards - Press Release

NHBC has announced that the 2013 edition of its Standards will be published in December. ...

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announces government plans to develop new urban centres at NHBC Annual Lunch - Press Statement

The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, announces the Government's intention to facilitate large-scale housing development to revive the UK house-building sector, through the creation of "Garden Cities and Suburbs for the 21st Century". ...

Government led review of Housing Standards - Press Statement

NHBC has welcomed the recently announced review of housing standards. The Technical Housing Standards Review (as it is now called to differentiate it from the review of Planning Guidance being led by Lord Taylor) is taking forward the recommendations of the Standards Working Group which NHBC chaired, from the Harman report on Local Housing Delivery. ...

Housing registration figures remain flat - Statistics

New housing registration figures from NHBC have revealed a flat housing market across the UK....

NHBC response to Future Homes Commission report - Press Statement

NHBC welcomes the report's presentation of the overwhelming case for a step change in the volume of housing output in the UK and believes that this is a siren call for a wider debate aimed at ending the current chronic undersupply of new homes. ...

Construction industry honours youngsters at Youthbuild Awards 2012 - Press Release

The 2012 Youthbuild Young Builder of the Year Awards, sponsored once again by NHBC, have taken place to acknowledge the efforts of young people in the construction industry. ...

Housing issues debated at Conservative Party Fringe - Press Release

In the final of their joint fringe events, NHBC and the HBF today debated some of the biggest issues in housing, at the Conservative Party conference. ...

Securing Britain's Housing Need - NHBC and HBF host Labour Party Fringe - Press Release

In front of a packed audience at this year's Labour Party Conference, a panel of industry experts discussed one of the most pertinent issues facing the UK - how to confront the housing crisis. ...

NHBC announces the appointment of Mike Quinton as chief executive - Press Release

NHBC, the UK's leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes, today announced the appointment of Mike Quinton as its new chief executive. ...

NHBC appoints Stewart Baseley as Chairman of the NHBC Standards Committee - Press Release

In a further announcement from NHBC today, Stewart Baseley has been appointed as Chairman of the NHBC Standards Committee with immediate effect. ...

New home applications still below last year's levels - Statistics

Latest year-to-date figures for new home registrations in the UK reveal that house building levels continue to fall, according to NHBC....

Pride in the Job regional winners demonstrate the quality of UK housebuilding - Pride in the Job

The first round of Regional Winners for NHBC's 32nd annual Pride in the Job Awards have been announced for London and the South East....

NHBC's response to the Government's housing and planning statement - Press Response

In response to the Government's housing and planning statement, Neil Jefferson, Customer and Business Development Director at NHBC said:...

NHBC welcomes Mark Prisk as new Housing Minister - Press Release

NHBC, the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, has welcomed the appointment of Mark Prisk as the new Housing Minister, as part of the Government reshuffle....

Latest on the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 - NHBC Commercial

Private sewers and lateral drains in Wales and England which were laid as at 01 July 2011 transferred to the sewerage Undertakers (water companies) on 1 October 2011. ...

Promising private sector housing figures but registrations still down on 2011 - Statistics

New figures released today by NHBC have revealed that private sector housing registrations in the UK had their best month for over a year this July, with 8,105 registrations. ...

Latest technical advice for homebuilders available from NHBC - Technical

NHBC, the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, has published the latest in its series of Technical Extra guides aimed at informing and updating the industry on a range of key technical issues....

NHBC Building Control joins RIBA CPD Network - Building Control

NHBC Building Control Services has become a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) CPD provider's Network and is offering to provide free CPD to architectural practices across England and Wales....

New apprenticeship for young builders in Milton Keynes proving a success - Press Statement

A group of apprentice builders have been making their mark at a flagship housing development in Milton Keynes as part of a collaboration offering construction students a unique work experience opportunity....

New NHBC figures reveal decline in new home registrations during Q2 2012 - Statistics

New figures for Q2 2012 released today by NHBC reveal that new home registrations in the UK decreased by 24%, compared to the same period last year....

NHBC panel discusses key challenges during CIH annual conference - Events

Pat Ritchie has revealed that of 140 organisations committed to the Affordable Homes Programme (AHP), only 21 are still to sign contracts (as at 13 June) - mostly local authorities adapting to self-financing changes. ...

Social housing numbers falling but signs of promise in private sector - Statistics

New figures released today by NHBC have revealed that public sector housing registrations in the UK continue to fall, with social housing numbers down 41% for the rolling quarter March to May 2012, compared to the same period last year (7,090 in 2012 - 12,003 in 2011)....

Site managers building exceptional homes shortlisted for coveted regional titles - Press Release

Around 450 top achieving site managers have been recognised in the first round of judging for the annual NHBC (National House-Building Council) Pride in the Job Awards, and are now shortlisted for a regional title....

Local Government and Home Builders collaborate on delivery of new homes - Press Release

The Local Housing Delivery Group, chaired by Sir John Harman, today publishes its dual review of Local Plan viability testing and local standards in new housing development at an event hosted by Group secretariat, NHBC. ...

Figures show public sector house building still low, but private sector making progress - Statistics

Figures released today by NHBC have shown public sector registrations to build new homes in the UK are still below last year's figures....

NHBC appoints Sir Muir Russell as Scottish Committee Chairman - Press Release

NHBC today announced the appointment of Sir Muir Russell KCB FRSE to its main Board as Chairman of the NHBC Scottish Committee....

New homes figures reveal continuing public/private sector divide - Statistics

Figures released today by NHBC have shown the gap between private and public sector registrations to build new homes in the UK continues to widen, with social housing showing a 54% decrease for March 2012, compared to March last year (2,460 - 5,330)....

London Mayor puts new homes for Londoners at the centre of his plans for growth - Press Statement

At an event hosted today by the NHBC, London Mayor Boris Johnson highlighted his commitment to delivering homes for Londoners. ...

New homes figures reveal ever increasing private/public sector divide - Statistics

Figures released today by NHBC have shown that the gap between private and public sector registrations in the UK continues to expand, with social housing figures contracting year-on-year....

NHBC's response to the publication of the NPPF - Press Statement

In response to the publication of the NPPF, Richard Tamayo, Commercial Director at NHBC said:...

Hospice seeks land to root memorial woodland in as part of new partnership - Press Statement

A three-way partnership between local charity, Iain Rennie Grove House Hospice Care (IRGH), NHBC (National House Building Council), and St Albans company, Pearce Recycling, was launched with a tree-planting event in the hospice's gardens at the end of March, but the venture needs the support of a local landowner to properly bear fruit. ...

Builders offered £1000 to give construction industry students work experience - Press Statement

NHBC has teamed up with the Cross-Industry Construction Apprenticeship Task Force (CCATF) and Milton Keynes College to offer NHBC registered builders in the Milton Keynes area the opportunity to be paid £1000 to take on a first year construction student for 10 weeks work experience. ...

NHBC's responsible business credentials recognised in national review - Press Statement

NHBC (National House Building Council) has achieved a Silver Award in Business in the Community's (BITC) 2012 Corporate Responsibility Index, in the company's first year of public entry to the UK's leading voluntary corporate responsibility benchmarking scheme....

New chairman announced for NHBC Building Control Services - Press Statement

NHBC Building Control Services is pleased to announce that Michael Black has been appointed as its new chairman this week....

First new home figures show little change on 2011 - Statistics

New figures released by NHBC have revealed a widening divide between public and private sector registrations in January 2012, with the total number of new homes registered throughout the month only marginally higher (7,831), compared to the same period last year (7,788)....

NHBC today announced that Imtiaz Farookhi is to step down as its chief executive. - Press Statement

Imtiaz will leave office at the end of February at which time Isabel Hudson, chairman, will step up to become interim executive chairman. ...

Experience leads to passion for energy efficient new homes - NHBC Foundation

NHBC Foundation research shows that people are highly satisfied with new homes, but unraveling zero carbon is key to further engaging consumers....

Four best site-managers of UK house-building revealed at industry's 'Oscars' - Pride in the Job

The four best house-building site managers in the UK have been crowned at the gala final of the house-building industry's most prestigious awards scheme, recognised for their exemplary commitment to building new houses of outstanding quality....

Government urged to pledge New Year's resolution to the housing industry - New data shows year-end drop in house building - Statistics

Figures out today from NHBC show the total number of new homes registered remained static in 2011 compared with 2010. With little relief for the housebuilding industry at the end of 2011, NHBC is urging the Government to keep housebuilding high on its agenda for 2012. ...