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News and Media Centre
Welcome to the NHBC Foundation media centre. Our latest news and press releases can be found below.
Further dialogue and topical debate on sustainability issues can be found on the NHBC Foundation blog.
For media enquiries or further information, please contact Corporate Communications on 01908 746739
or email info@nhbcfoundation.org
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 | NHBC Foundation at Greenbuild Expo 2012 - 09 January 2012NHBC Foundation is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at Greenbuild Expo on 9 & 10 May 2012 at Manchester Central (formerly G-MEX). read more... |
| NHBC Foundation at Ecobuild 2012 - 07 December 2011NHBC Foundation is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at Ecobuild on 20-22 March 2012 at London Excel. read more... |
| Operational and embodied CO2 in new-build housing:
a reappraisal - erratum - 22 November 2011A number of small errors were made in the original version of Operational and embodied CO2 in new-build housing: a reappraisal uploaded to the NHBC Foundation website.
If you downloaded this document prior to 22 November, please access the erratum notes here
The updated and correct version is now available on this website here. |
 | Fire performance of new residential buildings - 21 November 2011NHBC Foundation publication reviews fire safety of non-traditional construction methods read more... |
| Zero Carbon Compendium 2011 - 03 November 2011Comparing 20 countries around the world, the 2011 edition of the Zero Carbon Compendium aims to create a better understanding of the issues surrounding the delivery of low and zero carbon housing, which is set to play a crucial part in global emission reductions. read more... |
| Domestic renewable energy systems: avoiding the pitfalls of installation - 04 August 2011Homes could be severely damaged if roof mounted renewable technologies are not installed effectively, according to a new guide from the NHBC Foundation. read more... |
 | Planning authorities urged to learn from findings of customer survey - 31 July 2011NHBC Foundation identifies inadequate parking as cause of dissatisfaction with new homes read more... |
| Creating customer satisfaction through after-sales care - 16 May 2011The NHBC Foundation has launched a best practice guide for home builders to manage post-completion repairs – including those that cause the most emotional and financial stress for home owners. read more... |
| The 12th International Housing & Home Warranty Conference - 26 April 2011Recent research from the NHBC Foundation will be on the agenda at the 12th International Housing & Home Warranty Conference at the International Convention Centre in Cape Town from 25-28 September 2011. read more... |
| Guide to Feed-in Tariffs published - 01 April 2011With continual debate and a recent government review of the policy, the recent guide Introduction to Feed-in Tariffs published by NHBC Foundation, provides a sound basis to inform housebuilders and consumers exactly what the details of the Feed-in Tariffs are. read more... |
| Part L 2010 – where to start: an introduction for house builders and designers - 29 March 2011NHBC Foundation, in collaboration with the Zero Carbon Hub, has today launched a new guide to help house builders and designers understand the October 2010 edition of Approved Document L1A, commonly known as Part L 2010. read more... |
| Sustainable new homes show improvements in water consumption - 23 March 2011…but consumer approach to water usage needs to change. Homes built to modern sustainability standards are having a positive effect on household water consumption, according to a new study by the NHBC Foundation. read more... |
 | Winning hearts and minds of home owners... - 21 January 2011Last night the NHBC Foundation hosted a debate with leading industry figures from the private sector and the Government to discuss the future of sustainable development as part of the celebration of its five year anniversary. read more... |
| Foundation Facts 2011 - 17 February 2010Since its formation in 2006, the NHBC Foundation has delivered high-quality research and practical guidance to help the house building industry meet its considerable challenges. The majority of this body of work has focused on the sustainability agenda and the Government’s 2016 zero carbon home targets. read more... |
| NHBC Foundation launches the Zero Carbon Compendium - 16 July 2009a record of who's doing what in housing worldwide. read more... |
| NHBC Foundation aids industry response to zero carbon with latest publication - 13 February 2009The NHBC Foundation is today launching its latest publication, Zero carbon homes – an introductory guide for housebuilders, in a move to help the house-building industry respond to the Government’s consultation on the definition of zero carbon. read more... |
| Learning from the past - 13 October 2008Hindsight can prove a positive tool in learning lessons and the latest NHBC Foundation publication reviews some historic problems with house construction and looks at ways of overcoming similar issues in the future. read more... |
| New guide helps effective waste management - 13 July 2008A new and comprehensive NHBC Foundation guide and accompanying templates aims to help the house-building industry with producing and implementing site waste management plans (SWMPs). The guide offers extensive advice and examples of good practice, including how to comply with current legislation. read more... |
| Homeowners are not ready for zero carbon homes, research shows - 13 April 2008Homeowners are not informed or prepared for the lifestyle changes needed to live in zero carbon homes, according to research launched today by the NHBC Foundation read more... |
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