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Roofing Masterclass open course

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/shop/products/product-detail?id=roofing-masterclass-open-course

Roofing is the build stage that leads to the highest number of defects and the highest number of warranty claims in new homes. (masterclasses - opensource)

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Defects prevention - hot topics

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This course takes you through the requirements of the NHBC Standards and explores construction best practice to help you mitigate the most common defects in the house-building industry.

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Timber frame trade talks

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Join our engaging trade talks delivered by NHBC Building Inspectors. Gain insights into the most common timber frame issues encountered on site. Enhance your understanding and improve your practices in timber frame construction.

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A career of choice: attracting talented young people into house building

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/a-career-of-choice-attracting-talented-young-people-into-house-building

The report makes nine recommendations for improving recruitment, including better promotion of the career opportunities and communicating the positive contribution made by house building.

Foundation report

Affordable homes: residents’ views of quality

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/affordable-homes-residents-views-of-quality

This research, jointly supported by the NHBC Foundation and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), investigates residents’ views of the quality of affordable new homes.

Foundation report

Sound progress: a review of homeowner feedback on noise in new homes

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/sound-progress-a-review-of-homeowner-feedback-on-noise-in-new-homes

To address this problem, sound insulation standards were tightened in the 2003 edition of Approved Document E (AD E) and in 2004 the Robust Details scheme became available as a compliance route for designers and house builders.

Foundation report

A practical guide to building airtight dwellings

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/a-practical-guide-to-building-airtight-dwellings

Changes to Building Regulations have now made airtightness an issue which cannot be ignored and as we get ever closer to the zero carbon homes of the future, excellent standards will have to be achieved in all new homes.

Foundation report

Improving the prospects for small house builders and developers

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/improving-the-prospects-for-small-house-builders-and-developers

This report suggests measures that could help small companies address the challenges identified.

Foundation report

Ageing and airtightness: how dwelling air permeability changes over time

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/ageing-and-airtightness-how-dwelling-air-permeability-changes-over-time

In response to suggestions that new homes become leakier, this research subjected a small number of dwellings to re-testing one to three years after completion to establish how their air permeability had changed.

Foundation report

Home sale and handover: a best practice guide for home builders

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/home-sale-and-handover-a-best-practice-guide-for-home-builders

This report is based on the findings of surveys with real people in the industry and their customers.

Foundation report