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The NHBC Foundation delivers research on housing supply and work that leads to improved technical guidance for designers and house builders. It is also involved in a programme of positive engagement with Government, development agencies, academics and other key stakeholders, focusing on current and pressing issues relevant to the industry.
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Future Homes - Avoiding unintended consequences
The housebuilding industry will soon be delivering homes with low carbon emissions.
The UK’s progress towards a Passivhaus standard in new homes
In 2019, the UK made a significant commitment to the fight against climate change by officially adopting a target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Hazardous Ground Gas - An essential guide for housebuilders
Expert advice from initial investigations and assessment of ground gas, to gas protective measures.
Building Foundation Solutions – Future Proofing Against Climate Change
What are the implications specifically for the design and construction of their foundations?
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