NHBC response to £200m Government funding boost for Green Deal - Press Statement

On Thursday 24 November, Danny Alexander, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, spoke at the 2011 NHBC Annual Lunch at 8 Northumberland Avenue, London, revealing a £200m funding boost to the Green Deal to attendees. The NHBC Annual Lunch is a prestigious industry briefing event, attended by key industry spokespeople....

NHBC's first female Chair takes up role on Board of Directors - Press Release

Isabel Hudson becomes the first female chair in NHBC's 75 year history on 24 November 2011....

NHBC celebrates 75 years of raising house-building standards to protect homeowners - Press Statement

NHBC last week celebrated a special milestone at its Knowlhill head office, marking 75 years of working to improve the build standard of new homes in the UK with a birthday event for staff attended by local dignitaries....

Decline in house building levels could be halted by the Government's affordable housing boost - Statistics

Public sector house building is declining, according to latest registrations figures from NHBC (National House Building Council), unveiled as Government announces measures to boost the housing market....

Housebuilding trio in Northern Ireland and Isle of Man win top industry awards - Pride in the Job

The three best housebuilding site managers in Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man have been recognised for their exemplary commitment to building new houses of outstanding quality, at the regional final of the industry's most prestigious awards scheme....

Dates announced for Building for Tomorrow 2012 - BFT

Key construction issues including the National Planning Policy Framework and the latest building standards advice will be covered by leading industry figures at NHBC's annual Building for Tomorrow roadshow which will tour the UK from February....

Triumphant North East trio celebrates win in prestigious housebuilding awards - Pride in the Job

The three best house building site managers in the North East of England have been recognised for their exemplary commitment to building new houses of outstanding quality, at the regional final of the industry's most prestigious awards scheme....

A bold approach is needed if we are to meet new homes targets - Statistics

Figures have revealed that house building levels remain significantly below the Government's stated ambition to build over 200,000 new homes a year, according to NHBC....

Prestigious award wins for highest quality housebuilding in East of England - Pride in the Job

The four best housebuilding site managers in the East of England have been recognised for their exemplary commitment to building new houses of outstanding quality, at the regional final of the industry's most prestigious awards scheme....

Welsh winners revealed in prestigious national housebuilding quality awards - Pride in the Job

The three best housebuilding site managers in Wales have been recognised for their exemplary commitment to building new houses of outstanding quality, at the regional final of the industry's most prestigious awards scheme....

Top site managers in Scottish housebuilding win prestigious awards - Pride in the Job

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

Weatherproof your home this winter - Homeowner Advice

Now that autumn is here, homeowners should look ahead before the winter approaches, as there are many things we can and should do to protect our homes from the effects of harsh weather. Good planning can also help to reduce maintenance and utility costs....

Winning builders at four-front of high quality North West housing revealed - Pride in the Job

The four best housebuilding site managers in the North West of England have been recognised for their exemplary commitment to building new houses of outstanding quality, at the regional final of the industry's most prestigious awards scheme....

Shortage of homes threatens future generations of homeowners - Statistics

Latest figures from NHBC show that the level of house building is stagnating, threatening to lock future generations out of owning a home....

Top trio in West of England housebuilding recognised for exceptional homes - Pride in the Job

The three best housebuilding site managers in the West of England have been recognised for their exemplary commitment to building new houses of outstanding quality, at the regional final of the industry's most prestigious awards scheme....

'Fantastic four' of London and South East housebuilding rewarded for exceptional homes - Pride in the Job

Four housebuilding site managers in London and the South East have been recognised for their exemplary commitment to building new houses of outstanding quality, at the regional final of the industry's most prestigious awards scheme....

'Fantastic four' of South West housebuilding rewarded for exceptional homes - Pride in the Job

The four best housebuilding site managers in the South West have been recognised for their exemplary commitment to building new houses of outstanding quality, at the regional final of the industry's most prestigious awards scheme....

International gold medal success for NHBC sportsman - Corporate Responsibility

An NHBC sportsman struck international gold in August in the up-and-coming sport of Ultimate Frisbee, as part of a double success this summer. ...

House building levels need improvement - Statistics

Increased numbers of new homes are being registered but at a rate still too low to meet housing needs, according to NHBC statistics out today....

Stable first half of the year for new home registrations - Statistics

Latest data from NHBC reveals a steady level of new home registrations in the first six months of 2011, but shows there is still a way to go for the housing market. ...

Top tips on achieving energy efficiency at home - Energy efficiency

Owners of new homes already benefit from energy efficient features that help keep their bills low, such as double-glazing, increased insulation, condensing boilers and solar panels. NHBC offers further tips on reducing energy consumption and saving money as the headlines continue to be dominated by news of increasing energy prices. ...

Top housebuilders awarded national accolade at NHBC Health and Safety Awards -

Four top-achieving housebuilders from across the UK have been announced as national winners in NHBC's second annual Health and Safety Awards, at an award ceremony held in the ICC in Birmingham on 20 May....

Registrations in home building industry remain steady as housebuilders reflect cautious approach to planning policy - Statistics

Latest figures from NHBC, reveal that housebuilders registered 29% more new homes in May compared with April. Remaining consistent with those reported in May 2010 (10,870), 10,841 new homes were registered during May 2011, up from 8,414 in April. ...

Site managers recognised for outstanding quality of new build homes - Pride in the Job

The first round of winning site managers in the annual Pride in the Job Awards organised by NHBC (National House-Building Council) has been announced today. They were recognised for their dedication in building high quality UK homes to meet the exacting needs of new-home buyers....

New home registrations levelling out despite drop in April - Statistics

The number of new homes registered dropped during April but remain level with the year to date figures for 2010, according to NHBC....

Isabel Hudson joins NHBC Board of Directors - Press Statement

NHBC, the UK's leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes, announces the appointment of Isabel Hudson as Deputy Chair. Isabel joins NHBC's board of directors on 1 June 2011, in preparation for taking over the role of Chair from Sir John Carter, when he completes his term of office in November....

NHBC reports greatest number of new home registrations during March for over three years - Statistics

New home registrations by house builders reached the highest monthly number for over three years during March according to NHBC....

The 12th International Housing & Home Warranty Conference - Events

Challenges and opportunities in the provision of homes and consumer protection...

NHBC reports an increase in new home registrations during February - Statistics

An increased number of homes were registered by house builders during February, according to NHBC, with the highest number of public sector registrations for the last nine months. ...

NHBC response to budget statement - Press statement

NHBC welcomes this year's budget statement and Plan for Growth that confirms a number of measures to help boost and incentivise the house-building industry....

First 2011 new home figures show promise - Statistics

Housebuilders have indicated their hope for 2011 with an increase in year-on-year new home registrations for January, according to NHBC....

House building industry looks to build on recovery in 2011 - Statistics

The severe December weather didn't dampen housebuilders' spirits, as the last quarter of the year saw an increase in new home registrations, according to NHBC. ...

Winning hearts and minds of home owners seen as challenge for industry and government in reducing environmental impact from housing - NHBC Foundation

On the 20 January the NHBC Foundation hosted a debate with leading industry figures from the private sector and the Government to discuss the future of sustainable development as part of the celebration of its five year anniversary. ...

Housebuilders Retain Hope in the Face of Cuts - Statistics

An encouragingly consistent number of new home registrations during November signifies a return of hope among housebuilders at the end of 2010, according to NHBC. ...

Decentralisation and Localism Bill - NHBC Statement - Press Release

Responding to the launch of the government's Localism Bill today, Imtiaz Farookhi, NHBC Chief Executive said;...

NHBC Response to Low Carbon Construction IGT report - Corporate Communications

NHBC has welcomed the Low Carbon Construction IGT Report published today. ...

Registrations resilient despite market conditions - Statistics

The number of registrations to build new homes has held up, despite many builders reporting a disappointing start to the autumn selling season, according to NHBC....

Minister Invites Industry to Submit a Christmas Wish List for Housing Regulation at NHBC Annual Lunch - Press Release

Housing Minister Grant Shapps has announced the scrapping of HCA building standards and a new 'Local Standards Framework' policy at NHBC's Annual Lunch today. NHBC has been invited to join a group of industry leaders to develop the new framework....

NHBC's Response to Watchdog 18 November - Corporate Communications

BBC1's Watchdog programme on 18 November 2010 highlighted three cases in which NHBC customers were dissatisfied with the service they had received from us. The following is our response to the concerns raised in the programme....

'Have Your Say' Consultation
An appropriate level of Carbon Compliance - Events

The Zero Carbon Hub has announced a series of industry 'Have Your Say' consultation events to consider details of the Carbon Compliance element of the definition of zero carbon for new homes. ...

A Decade Of Change In House Building - Press Release

New report predicts the construction industry's skills and knowledge needs to 2020...

Local builders in the South West Region deliver quality homes through economic downturn - Pride in the Job

NHBC's annual Pride in the Job awards show that despite the recession, uncertainty about public spending and the toughest market conditions for decades, new homes continue to be built to the highest standards in the South West. ...

New Homes Industry Still Waiting for Autumnal Sales - Statistics

The new homes industry is still waiting for Autumn's traditional uplift to get home building quotas back on track, according to our latest figures....

Local builders in the Scotland Region deliver quality homes through economic downturn - Pride in the Job

NHBC's annual Pride in the Job awards show that despite the recession, uncertainty about public spending and the toughest market conditions for decades, new homes continue to be built to the highest standards in Scotland. ...

NHBC's Response to Watchdog 23 September - Corporate Communications

BBC1's Watchdog programme on 23 September 2010 highlighted three cases in which NHBC customers were dissatisfied with the service they had received from us. The following is our response to the concerns raised in the programme....

Local builders deliver quality homes through economic downturn - Pride in the Job

NHBC's annual Pride in the Job awards show that despite the recession, uncertainty about public spending and the toughest market conditions for decades, new homes continue to be built to the highest standards in the West region....

House building registrations fluctuate - Statistics

July saw an increase on June in the number of registrations to build new homes, according to NHBC....

Ecodan air source heat pump recall - Standards and Technical

Mitsubishi Electric UK have issued a safety recall for ten models of their Ecodan air source heat pump unit due to a potential risk of component failure....

Briefings and Training for the new Building Regulations - Building Control

October sees the implementation of changes to several Approved Documents. To support home builders, NHBC will be running a series of short briefing sessions, and courses in September to inform builders of the key impact of these changes....

House building registrations fluctuate - Statistics

The number of registrations to build new homes in the UK dipped during June, according to NHBC, but was still up on the same month last year....

2010 Quality Award winners announced - Pride in the Job

More than 400 site managers across the UK were given a reason to celebrate by having their dedication to building quality new homes recognised with a Pride in the Job Quality Award from NHBC, the leading standard-setting and consumer protection body for new homes in the UK....

UK house building levels rise - Statistics

House building levels across the UK rose during May 2010, according to the latest NHBC statistics, offering a positive backdrop to the coalition's first budget. ...

The UK's top site managers of 2009 are named by NHBC - Pride in the Job

The UK's best site managers have been named in the finals of NHBC's Pride in the Job Awards. Four winners scooped the top award from more than 13,000 entrants, having maintained consistently high standards during the year-long judging process....

Home building levels increase UK-wide - Statistics

New home registration levels are on the rise across the whole of the UK, according to NHBC. ...

London Leads the Way for Housebuilders - Statistics

The house building recovery has gained momentum in the UK's largest regions with London and the Midlands leading the way, according to latest quarterly figures from NHBC. Registrations across the UK for new homes in the month of March were up 85 per cent (to 11,018) compared to the same month last year (5,954). ...

Home Building Levels Getting Back on Track - Statistics

The house-building sector's recovery has thawed following the big freeze, with registrations for new homes in the month of February up 73 per cent (to 9,556) compared to last year (5,526), says NHBC....

NHBC cautiously welcomes budget announcements - Press Office

Responding to housing measures announced in the budget, Imtiaz Farookhi, NHBC Chief Executive says;...

NHBC Election Lecture with the Rt Hon John Healey MP, Minister for Housing and Planning - External Affairs

NHBC will host its second General Election Lecture on Monday 22 March at 1:45pm....

Home Building Skills - Action Plan to 2020 - Training

Home-building industry urged to help define skills needs...

NHBC Election Lecture with Grant Shapps MP - Exclusive Webcast - Wednesday 24 February - External Affairs

NHBC presents a recording of the webcast of its election lecture with Shadow Housing Minister, Grant Shapps MP....

Extreme Weather Holds Up Housebuilding Recovery - Statistics

One of the coldest Januarys on record has slowed the recent recovery in house building volumes seen in the latter part of 2009....

Housebuilder optimism is backed by housebuilding stats - Statistics

The hopes of housebuilders who are predicting recovery in 2010 are strongly supported by the most recent set of housebuilding industry figures from NHBC....