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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

Windows – 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-comfort

However, 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 report

NHBC backs Government’s Construction Skills Package

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/news/nhbc-backs-government-s-construction-skills-package

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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-live

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Pride in the Job Quality Awards

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/news/pride-in-the-job-quality-awards

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Supercharging UK house building

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/news/supercharging-uk-house-building

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