Working with you to manage development risk with our strategic and technical expertise.
NHBC works as a partner to housing associations to help manage development risk from the earliest stages of land acquisition through to completion, and throughout the construction process. As a direct insurer, underwriting its own policies, we have a vested interest in the prevention of structural defects and in successful, long-term asset protection. So, whether you are developing homes for sale or contracting a third party to build homes for you to rent, NHBC is here as a partner to help build homes to the highest standards, and provide warranty and insurance cover for you.
Our partnership approach and in-house expertise means that we are uniquely placed to support investors, funders, operators and developers in identifying and mitigating the risks to your project and upholding quality and standards through early-stage engagement.
We are the industry-leading source of technical house-building advice, setting standards for the house-building industry. Our technical expertise and unique insights supports you to create sustainable, high quality schemes.
NHBC is the leading warranty and building control provider to housing associations. We've been working with the construction industry to improve the quality of new homes for more than 80 years.
Buildmark is our policy for homes built for private sale. Buildmark Choice is our policy for homes built for rental or shared ownership.
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Our geotechnical and geo-environmental specialists de-risk land acquisition and certify the site is suitable for residential development.
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Help maintain high standards throughout the design and construction process with NVQs, apprenticeships and accredited training.
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A wealth of data from the million-plus inspections we carry out each year, appended with claims data to support the identification and resolution of construction quality issues.
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We are partnered with Square Roots on their plans to deliver thousands of top-quality homes across London for shared ownership and affordable rent.
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