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Understanding the local impact of new residential development: a pilot study

This report presents the findings of research into the impacts of eight recent residential developments on their local areas.

The challenge of shape and form: understanding the benefits of efficient design

The report discusses how the most inefficient design features can often be avoided or replaced.

Beyond location, location, location: priorities of new-home buyers

Exploring the priorities of new-home buyers.

Ground source heat pump systems: benefits, drivers and barriers in residential developments

Builders and developers have been considering ground source heat pump systems to reduce energy consumption.

Assessment of MVHR systems and air quality in zero carbon homes

It has been widely adopted as an energy efficient design option and in 2013 it was estimated that a quarter of new homes were fitted with MVHR.

Prospects for the UK house building industry

This research presents the results of a survey gathering views on what issues may constrain housing supply.

At your services: what to expect during commissioning

Site managers rely heavily on commissioning to ensure their new-build homes perform successfully. However, the process of commissioning of services has become an area of considerable specialism, supported by its own professional bodies.

Pull the chain, fill the drain: the effect of reduced water usage on sewer solid movement in small pipes

This research examined the impact of low volume water usage.

NHBC welcomes LoCal Homes and Fusion Steel Framing to NHBC Accepts

New Non-executive Director welcomed to NHBC Board