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Listing of all 56 news releases from NHBC:

Where do you fit into CDM?

NHBC is re-running its highly successful one-day 'CDM Awareness' open training course.

News from NHBC (10 July 2008)

New Guide helps effective site waste management

New and comprehensive NHBC Foundation guide and accompanying templates aims to help the house-building industry with producing and implementing site waste management plans

News from NHBC ( 8 July 2008)

Could Health and Safety let you down?

NHBC is re-running its successful "Introduction to Health and Safety" one-day open training course.

News from NHBC ( 8 July 2008)

NHBC plumbing and electrical services course

NHBC's plumbing and electrical services course has been updated to address changes in legislation, as well as the latest issues in domestic plumbing and heating.

News from NHBC ( 4 July 2008)

New NVQ programme for Telehandler operations

Adding to its extensive range of construction industry NVQ programmes, NHBC has launched a new Plant Operator - Telehandler NVQ at Level 2.

News from NHBC ( 3 July 2008)

Technical background article NHBC has welcomed the launch today of the 'Zero Carbon Hub' - the new public and private partnership, which has been charged with making zero carbon homes a reality from 2016.

News from NHBC (27 June 2008)

Efficient design of piled foundations for housing

Technical background article A new research project, entitled Efficient Design of Piled Foundations for Housing, is using a questionnaire to establish best practice in pile design for low-rise housing

News from NHBC (12 June 2008)

NHBC new initiative for house building industry

Technical background article NHBC join forces with John Callcutt to launch new initiative aimed at helping the house building industry improve customer services.

News from NHBC ( 7 May 2008)

NHBC Code for Sustainable Homes Training Course

NHBC's one-day 'Code for Sustainable Homes' course covers all aspects of the Code and will prepare house builders for the changes.

News from NHBC (11 April 2008)

Construction Supervisory and Management NVQS

NHBC has launched two updated NVQs which have been further developed to include units on 'Customer Service' and 'Handover', and with greater emphasis on quality and sustainability.

News from NHBC (11 April 2008)

NHBC new NVQ programme for site inspectors

Adding to its extensive range of construction industry NVQ programmes, NHBC has launched a new Level 3 site inspector NVQ.

News from NHBC ( 8 April 2008)

NHBC Managing Customer Service Course

NHBC's one-day 'Managing Customer Service' course highlights ways to create, develop and retain a positive customer service culture.

News from NHBC (25 March 2008)

NHBC on Future of Building Control

Technical background article NHBC, the UK's first private sector Approved Inspector, welcomes the Government's long-awaited consultation on the Future of Building Control.

News from NHBC (25 March 2008)

NHBC launch Corporate Manslaughter seminars

NHBC half-day Corporate Manslaughter seminars to help senior staff understand the ramifications of new legislation for their risk management, governance arrangements and safety procedures.

News from NHBC (17 March 2008)

NHBC Customer Care for Site Staff course

NHBC is running its Customer service for site-based staff course, a one-day course concentrating on the practical and pragmatic steps which can make a real difference in managing customer care.

News from NHBC (17 March 2008)

NHBC launch Accident Investigation course

NHBC has launched a new one-day course - Accident Investigation and Reporting.

News from NHBC (17 March 2008)

NHBC Code for Sustainable Home course

To assist housebuilders NHBC is running four one-day courses to provide practical guidance and advice on the updated Code requirements for 2008.

News from NHBC (17 March 2008)

NHBC response to budget speech

Technical background article NHBC welcomed the commitment by the Chancellor, Alistair Darling, to target all new construction in the drive to reduce the UK's carbon emissions.

News from NHBC (14 March 2008)

EPCs creating demand for energy assessors

Technical background article Energy performance certificates (EPCs) creating unprecedented demand for energy performance assessors which could leave many housebuilders unable to complete sales of their homes, according to NHBC.

News from NHBC (14 March 2008)

NHBC ready for EPC deadline

Amendment to Building Regulations requires that all newly built homes, including conversions, must be provided with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) on completion.