Defects prevention - hot topics

Training course overview

Driven by NHBC insights, this one day course covers the most common on-site issues found by NHBC. Through the exploration and debate of real-life examples, you will leave this course better equipped to mitigate the most common defects found in house building. 

Please note: To receive the full value of the training, it is recommended that this course should be delivered classroom based. 

Who should attend

This course is for any Site managers, Assistant site managers, Design teams and anyone else who wants an overview.

Useful information

Why choose NHBC?

Develop knowledge of standards and best practice

Introduce yourself to the standards and best practice that will improve the quality of your construction.

two people on site wearing site safety clothing and hard hats inspecting work done on a door way

Reduce the most common defects

Become more confident on reducing the most common defects.

What you will learn

  • Substructure, ground floors & drainage
  • Superstructure – external masonry
  • Doors, windows & glazing
  • Pitched roofs
  • Flat roofs
  • Internal services
  • Fire stopping.

Course details

Course pricing

COURSE TYPE PRICE MAX ATTENDEES
In-company £1,730 16
In-company (virtual) £1,645 14
Open £260 16
Open (virtual) £240 14

Prices are exclusive of VAT

Not sure what we mean by In-company,Open or Virtual, then read more on this page.

Thoroughly enjoyed the course and found the pictures of good and bad practice very helpful.

David Stott Contracts Manager Robertson Homes

Very useful and nicely taught. Good pace throughout the day

Heidi Coye Inspections and maintenance coordinator UK House Hub Limited

I thought it was a very good and detailed session on the defects shown and a very good insight on how the NHBC operate with the house builders to get quality homes built. i would recommend more training for everyone in the industry just to help expend knowledge and make sure everyone is singing off

Ashley Greenwood Trainee Assistant Site Manager Avant Homes

Michael has excellent knowledge of the construction and building industry not to mention customer services. Great course!

Paul Lenihan Customer Advisor Fairview Homes

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