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Hazardous Ground Gas - An essential guide for housebuilders
NF94
Sustainability

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
NF93
Sustainability

Building Foundation Solutions – Future Proofing Against Climate Change

What are the implications specifically for the design and construction of their foundations?
Carbon Jargon: A glossary of carbon and energy related terms for the house-building community
NF92
Sustainability

Carbon Jargon: A glossary of carbon and energy related terms for the house-building community

What is the difference between zero carbon, net zero carbon, carbon-neutral and zero carbon ‘ready’? These are just a few examples of some of the terms and words housebuilders are encountering.

Plugging in to the future: electric vehicle charging and new homes
NF90
Sustainability

Plugging in to the future: electric vehicle charging and new homes

Considering the safety aspects of installation and providing a comprehensive list of standards to be consulted.
Biodiversity in new housing developments: creating wildlife-friendly communities
NF89
Innovation

Biodiversity in new housing developments: creating wildlife-friendly communities

This, combined with the Government demands for volume house building is a balancing act that all house builders and developers must consider.
The Future for Home Heating – life without fossil fuels
NF87
Sustainability

The Future for Home Heating – life without fossil fuels

Key technical issues and alternative heating solutions.
Thermal imaging report guide
NF86
Building

Thermal imaging report guide

Identifying what a good thermographic survey should include, and advice on best practices.
Moisture in new homes: a guide for occupants
RR16
Sustainability

Moisture in new homes: a guide for occupants

Why moisture balance is important, how to identify your own moisture generation and what to do to minimise excess.
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NF85
Innovation

House building: a century of innovation

A look at building the modern home, charting the progress made over the last century.
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