Planning system and provision of social housing

A NHBC product story

Edited by the Buildingtalk editorial team Nov 7, 2007

NHBC welcomes legislation announced in the Queen's Speech aimed at improving the planning system and the provision of social housing.

Imtiaz Farookhi, NHBC Chief Executive said: "I'm pleased that the Government has reinforced its commitment to place housing as a key priority in its legislative agenda".

"The industry is facing unprecedented challenges and we must ensure that consumer interests are central as we work towards addressing them.

NHBC has been working with industry to address issued related to the zero carbon and sustainability agendas through the NHBC Foundation and the National Centre for Excellence in Housing, it's independent research and policy organisations run in partnership with BRE.

The NHBC Foundation has been delivering a series of research findings specifically targeting zero carbon, sustainability and climate change across the year and the National Centre has been appointed by the joint industry/Government led 2016 Taskforce to oversee zero carbon research.

NHBC is the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK.

It was established more than 70 years ago as a non-profit distributing company.

NHBC's primary purpose is to help raise standards in the new house-building industry and provide consumer protection for new house buyers.

NHBC's ten-year 'Buildmark' warranty covers more than 80% of homes built in the UK and has protected more than 6 million homes to date.

NHBC helps raise standards by:.

- registering builders who agree to comply with NHBC's Rules and Standards.

- setting and maintaining construction standards for new homes.

- inspecting at key stages of construction.

- providing 'Buildmark,' the most comprehensive warranty and insurance cover for homes in the UK.

- offering building control services in England and Wales.

- providing a range of services, including technical information, training, health and safety, engineering, energy rating services and home information pack provision for new homes and housing-related sectors.