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Modern methods of construction: building on experience
NF88
Building

Modern methods of construction: building on experience

Transforming the productivity and quality of house building.
Modern methods of construction: who’s doing what?
NF82
Innovation

Modern methods of construction: who’s doing what?

A snapshot of sector activity at the more advanced levels of MMC.
a house with grey rooftop
NF76
Innovation

Small house builders and developers: current challenges to growth

The UK’s small house builders – those building up to 50 homes a year – play a vital role in meeting the increasing demand for new homes.
The gender and age profile of the house-building sector
NF75
Market Trends

The gender and age profile of the house-building sector

Identifying challenges to improving diversity, highlighting initiatives underway and giving recommendations.
Affordable homes: residents’ views of quality
NF74
Sustainability

Affordable homes: residents’ views of quality

This research, jointly supported by the NHBC Foundation and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), investigates residents’ views of the quality of affordable new homes.

Modern methods of construction: views from the industry
NF70
Innovation

Modern methods of construction: views from the industry

This research aimed to establish current attitudes to modern methods of construction (MMC).
Retirement housing: residents’ experiences
NF69
Market Trends

Retirement housing: residents’ experiences

Painting a picture of experiences, and identifying areas where additional focus and attention to detail is needed.
Full fill cavity wall insulation in areas of very severe exposure to wind-driven rain
RR10
Sustainability

Full fill cavity wall insulation in areas of very severe exposure to wind-driven rain

The purpose of this preliminary investigation was to understand whether increasing the width of cavities in new-build masonry walls might affect resistance to rain penetration.
Understanding the local impact of new residential development: a pilot study
RR9
Sustainability

Understanding the local impact of new residential development: a pilot study

This report presents the findings of research into the impacts of eight recent residential developments on their local areas.
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