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Confused by carbon jargon? The NHBC Foundation launches a comprehensive new guide

Interpreting construction drawings for house building;03/11/2026;Lichfield

The course will be designed to allow the delegates to interpret construction drawings by using block plans, floor plans and section drawings issued to the delegates. The course will be interactive where the trainer will explain areas of the drawings. Delegates will be asked to draw some basic shapes to help them understand perspective. Delegates will then be asked to interpret sections, plans, architectural symbols and/or mechanical and electrical drawings. Group discussions will take place to ensure that they are familiar with and have an understanding of the drawings. Duration: 1 day Please contact the NHBC training support team via email at training@nhbc.co.uk for further information and course fees.

Building on Britain’s coalfields; What landowners, developers and housebuilders need to know.

Longbridge: Transforming brownfield into homes and a thriving community    

Our Land Quality Service team began working with Vistry Group early in the development of the site at Longbridge in Birmingham to support the vision of transforming the area into a vibrant residential community.

Immersive Days

Unlock better project outcomes with a hands-on, interactive quality session at your site.

Joined-up thinking and new partnership models: Why we created the Future Homes Pavilion 

NVQ Level 4 - Construction Site Supervision

Develop and prove you have the skills needed to be a knowledgeable, qualified construction site supervisor for residential development or building and civil engineering.

Interpreting construction drawings for house building

Developed for non-technical staff, who would not use drawings on a day to day basis, this course provides a basic understanding of how to read and interpret construction drawings.

Quality Benchmark Report

Produced for each high risk areas and where, required, any additional Risk-Based Inspection stages, this report will provide photos and commentary, a score of 1-6 and will highlight good practice and defects.

Wales 2026

Meet your Pride in the Job 2026 Award winners for the Wales region