HOMEOWNERS ARE NOT READY FOR ZERO CARBON HOMES, RESEARCH SHOWS
APRIL 2008
Homeowners 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
The report, Zero carbon: what does it mean for homeowners and housebuilders? identifies the attitudes of homeowners and builders towards the 2016 zero carbon agenda and the Code for Sustainable Homes. more ...
FOUNDATION LAUNCHES MICROGENERATION RESEARCH
FEBRUARY 2008
The NHBC Foundation has launched its analysis of carbon saving technologies for the UK housing industry, with a caution that more work needs to be done to avoid the potentially significant risks associated with their implementation.
A Review of Microgeneration and Renewable Energy Technologies was commissioned to help builders, developers and local councils meet the 2016 zero carbon homes target. more ...
FOUNDATION LAUNCHES SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH
OCTOBER 2007
Continuing its focus on sustainability and the zero carbon agenda NHBC’s independent research institution – the NHBC Foundation – has launched a major survey of attitudes and understanding among consumers and builders on these issues. more...
FOUNDATION FACTS
OCTOBER 2007
The lastest edition of Foundation Facts provides a full update of current and future projects from the NHBC Foundation together with a brief history of its work to date. more...
LAUNCH OF ENERGY, WATER AND WASTE RESEARCH
APRIL 2007
Continuing its programme of practical, delivery-based research targeting the “information gap” in the UK house-building industry, NHBC’s independent research institution – the NHBC Foundation – has today published its research findings on “Conserving energy and water and minimising waste”. more ...
LAUNCH OF GUIDE TO MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
JANUARY 2007
Following the success of its inaugural project, a web-based resource tool on Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), NHBC’s independent research institution – the NHBC Foundation – has today (January 12, 2007) published the findings of its research on the same topic. more ...
FOUNDATION FACTS - NOVEMBER 2006
Launched in January this year (2006) in partnership with the BRE Trust and chaired by former Housing Minister Rt. Hon. Nick Raynsford MP, the NHBC Foundation was established to facilitate research and development, technology and knowledge sharing and the capture of industry best practice. more ...
RAYNSFORD TO LEAD NEW RESEARCH FOUNDATION
JANUARY 2006
Former Housing and Planning minister, Rt. Hon. Nick Raynsford MP has agreed to become the first Chairman of the NHBC Foundation, which has been launched today. more ...