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NHBC welcomes increased flexibility in zero carbon definition and urges industry to respond - Press release

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:10:00 GMT

NHBC has welcomed increased flexibility in the government's zero carbon definition in their consultation launched today....

NHBC invites members of the public onto Council - Press release

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:01:00 GMT

With the housing market at an all time low, NHBC, the leading warranty provider and standard setting body for new homes in the UK, is taking the unprecedented step of inviting members of the public to join its governing Council. ...

Minister calls for housing industry to remain focused despite current financial climate - Press release

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:50:00 GMT

Housing Minister Right Honourable Margaret Beckett MP today called for housebuilders to continue the drive for sustainable, well-designed housing stock despite recessionary pressures....

Building for Tomorrow 2009 seminars announced - Press release

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:20:00 GMT

NHBC's 2009 'Building for tomorrow' seminars kick-off on 10 February 2009 at Ramada Plaza, Leeds Parkway, followed by 8 further venues across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland....

NHBC responds to HSE Safety Alert - Press release

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:29:00 BST

NHBC has issued guidance to registered builders and developers in response to the recent safety alert issued by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). ...

Home Starts Reach New Low in August - Press release

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:00:00 BST

NHBC new house-building statistics show that applications to start new homes in the private sector in August fell to the lowest since their accessible records began. ...

Global housing experts debate industry issues - Press release

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:19:00 BST

A major opportunity for world-wide housing experts to exchange ideas and good practice for tackling the challenges facing the global housing industry starts this weekend at the 2008 International Housing and Home Warranty Conference (IHHWC). This tri-annual event is being hosted by NHBC in Edinburgh and runs from 6th -10th September 2008....

New Home Starts Fall by Half - Statistics

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 BST

Following the Government's announcement of a raft of rescue measures to boost the housing market, NHBC's new house-building statistics show that the number of applications to start new homes fell by almost half year-on-year in the three-months from May to July. ...