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71-80 of 778 ResultsSound 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-homesTo 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 reportA practical guide to building airtight dwellings
https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/a-practical-guide-to-building-airtight-dwellingsChanges 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 reportImproving 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-developersThis report suggests measures that could help small companies address the challenges identified.
Foundation reportAgeing 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-timeIn 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 reportHome 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-buildersThis report is based on the findings of surveys with real people in the industry and their customers.
Foundation reportWindows – making it clear: energy, daylight and thermal comfort
https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/windows-making-it-clear-energy-daylight-and-thermal-comfortHowever, achieving a good trade-off between energy performance and daylighting, while minimising the risk of overheating, is a particular challenge for today’s designers.
Foundation reportNHBC backs Government’s Construction Skills Package
https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/news/nhbc-backs-government-s-construction-skills-packageArticle
NHBC relaunches leading technical event as BEYOND ‘25 LIVE
https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/news/nhbc-relaunches-leading-technical-event-as-beyond-25-liveArticle
Pride in the Job Quality Awards
https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/news/pride-in-the-job-quality-awardsArticle
Supercharging UK house building
https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/news/supercharging-uk-house-buildingArticle