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NF26
Market Trends

Home sale and handover: a best practice guide for home builders

This report is based on the findings of surveys with real people in the industry and their customers.
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NF25
Market Trends

Management of post-completion repairs: a best practice guide for home builders

This report is based on the findings of surveys with real people in the home-building industry.
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NF23
Sustainability

Introduction to Feed-in Tariffs

The Climate Change Act 2008 set a legally binding target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% by 2050.
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NF24
Building

Ageing and airtightness: how dwelling air permeability changes over time

In response to suggestions that new homes become leakier, this research subjected a small number of dwellings to re-testing one to three years after completion to establish how their air permeability had changed.
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RR2
Sustainability

Energy and carbon implications of rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling

A study into rainwater harvesting (RWH) and greywater recycling (GWR) systems reveals that these systems in fact add to the energy use and CO2 emissions of homes.
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NF22
Building

A simple guide to Sustainable Drainage Systems for housing

This guide on sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) for housing developments explores the concept of sustainable drainage, offering insight into the options available at the site control level.
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NF21
Sustainability

Efficient design of piled foundations for low-rise housing: design guide

The selection and design of piled foundations is explored with reference to the relevant design codes, standards and guidance.

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RR4
Innovation

Understanding consumer attitudes to sustainable community infrastructure

NHBC Foundation-funded research for the UK Green Building Council and Zero Carbon Hub.
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NF20
Sustainability

Water efficiency in new homes: an introductory guide for housebuilders

This guide, specifically intended for smaller builders, provides an introduction to water efficiency.
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