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Making houses safe from ground gas

|Date: 10 Jul 2023

Making houses safe from ground gas

Hazardous ground gas – an essential guide for housebuilders is a new report from the NHBC foundation whic ...

Hazardous ground gas – an essential guide for housebuilders is a new report from the NHBC foundation which aims to assist housebuilders in recognizing high-risk sites, regardless of project size and t ...

10 Jul 2023
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NHBC Foundation report seeks to unlock full potential of the Future Homes Standard

|Date: 04 Aug 2022

NHBC Foundation report seeks to unlock full potential of the Future Homes Standard

The NHBC Foundation has published a new report that gives advice and guidance to housebuilders on unlocki ...

The NHBC Foundation has published a new report that gives advice and guidance to housebuilders on unlocking the full potential of the Future Homes Standard. The report considers the challenges that ma ...

04 Aug 2022
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Thermal imaging explained, a new NHBC Foundation guide

|Date: 03 Feb 2020

Thermal imaging explained, a new NHBC Foundation guide

In a typical existing British home, up to one third of the heat produced by the heating system can be los ...

In a typical existing British home, up to one third of the heat produced by the heating system can be lost through the roof, ceiling and walls. When carried out properly a thermographic survey can hel ...

03 Feb 2020
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Innovation in building charted in new report

|Date: 08 Oct 2019

Innovation in building charted in new report

A new report from the NHBC Foundation has indicated that traditionally built homes are embracing innovati ...

A new report from the NHBC Foundation has indicated that traditionally built homes are embracing innovation. ...

08 Oct 2019
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NHBC Foundation introduces new guidance on commissioning services

|Date: 15 May 2019

NHBC Foundation introduces new guidance on commissioning services

To help ensure a smooth build programme, the NHBC Foundation has published new guidance to help site mana ...

To help ensure a smooth build programme, the NHBC Foundation has published new guidance to help site managers oversee the many commissioning activities that take place on a busy site. ...

15 May 2019
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