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Technical training courses
As a warranty, building control and inspection organisation, frequently involved in the latest research, NHBC are uniquely placed to offer relevant, best practice technical training.
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1 day
Below Ground Structures and Basements (1 day)
This course will include an outline of how water can build up in the soil and is likely to exert pressure (hydrostatic)on structures below ground and looking at the consequences of failure with detailed case studies.
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3 days
Building regulations and control - residential developments - designers
This course comprises a facilitated navigation through the documents, discussing how and when the guidance can be applied. It will bring you up to date with all new legislation and changes in requirements.
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1 day
After sales service and the NHBC Warranty (1 day)
Giving Customer Care and Customer Service team members the knowledge and skills to implement effective after sales service. Covering NHBC Warranty and insurance, our Customer Satisfaction Survey and a general introduction to NHBC.
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1 day
An introduction to housebuilding (1 day)
This training course has been developed for sales, customer service and other non-technical staff to provide them with an overview of the typical construction methods, terminology and technologies used within the UK housebuilding industry.
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2 days
Building regulations and control - residential developments - site staff
This course comprises a facilitated navigation through the documents, discussing how and when the guidance can be applied. It will bring you up to date with all new legislation and changes in requirements.
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3 days
Defects prevention (3 days)
This course explores the causes of the most common defects found in the construction of new homes and examines ways of preventing them occurring.
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1 day
Defects prevention hot topics (1 day)
This course takes you through the requirements of the NHBC Standards and explores construction best practice to help you mitigate the most common defects in the house-building industry.
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1 day
Effective snagging and handovers (1 day)
The completion and handover of a new property can be a complex process that requires a combination of technical, managerial and personal skills. You’ll also visit a site close to completion, to get a real example of what to look for.
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1 day
Fire safety for low rise flats and housing (1 day)
This training course will provide delegates with a broad understanding of fire stopping and cavity barriers good practice for low rise flats and housing.
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3 hours
Fundaments of cladding (3 hours)
This half-day course is designed for designers and site staff who are involved with detailing or installing cladding systems to comply with NHBC Standards.
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1 day
Interpreting construction drawings for housebuilding (1 day)
Developed for non-technical staff, who would not use drawings on a day to day basis, to provide a basic understanding of how to read and interpret construction drawings.
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1 day
Managing timber frame construction
Learn how to effectively manage and inspect timber frame construction by attending this training course. Understand best practice and how to avoid common defects.