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Cavity barriers play critical role in restricting fires

Correctly-installed cavity barriers play a critical role in restricting the spread of fire in timber-framed buildings, new research from the NHBC Foundation has found. here...

Changes needed to 21st Century house design

A fundamental review of housing design is needed if the UK is to produce successful low carbon homes of the future, a new guide by the NHBC Foundation advises. here...

Addressing the concerns of building new homes at speed

To address the issues that innovative construction techniques used to build new homes quickly and sustainably can deliver their objectives, NHBC Foundation has today launched a new research review here...

The NHBC Foundation

Established in 2006, the NHBC Foundation provides the house building industry with research and guidance on topical subjects to support industry challenges leading up to the Government’s 2016 zero carbon homes target.

With over 40 publications to date, the NHBC Foundation also supports the industry by leading debate and thinking among industry experts, reporting on key and pressing issues relevant to the homes of the future.