New homes warranty and insurance provider NHBC has released the latest edition of its standards.
The NHBC standards inform builders and developers of the technical and performance standards required by new homes registered with NHBC.
Updated annually, the NHBC says the standards support builders and developers to deliver high quality new homes and that they are “rigorously reviewed to drive incremental improvement and raise build quality”.
The new edition delivers a number of minor amendments in multiple areas, including rendering in cold weather and greater clarification is given on structural requirements for garage floors.
The latest edition applies to every new home registered with NHBC where the foundations are begun on or after 1 January 2026.
Richard Smith, head of standards, research & technical competency, NHBC said: “NHBC is committed to driving quality in house building and the continuous improvement of the NHBC standards is a key part of this.
“The comprehensive annual review process ensures they remain relevant and help builders and developers to deliver high quality new homes. The NHBC Standards are a cornerstone in our mission to raise standards in house building.”
NHBC says it works continuously to review technical content, update the standards and make sure they keep pace with the needs of the industry, the regulatory environment and, wherever possible, anticipate changing consumer expectations. It consults with stakeholders from across the industry to ensure the standards are always relevant and provide the required support for builders and developers to keep raising the level of quality in house building.
For more information visit www.nhbc.co.uk/standards
