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(2007), "NHBC response to DCLG zero carbon future consultation document", Structural Survey, Vol. 25 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/ss.2007.11025aab.006
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
NHBC response to DCLG zero carbon future consultation document
Keywords: Housing, Carbon
NHBC, the standard setting body and home warranty provider for new home construction in the UK has said that industry must engage in the consultation phase on the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) zero carbon development document. NHBC Chief Executive, Imtiaz Farookhi, said: “The plan for the code for sustainable homes (CSH) is one which has been long-awaited by the industry and we will need to engage in the consultation phase, alongside other industry stakeholders, to ensure the reality meets the aims of the policies for the benefit of consumers. Whilst we work towards these objectives we must ensure consumer protection and quality are maintained. The newly launched National Centre for Excellence in Housing – a joint venture between NHBC and the Building Research Establishment (BRE) – presents an ideal platform to bring together Government and industry. The centre will facilitate the formulation of practical and workable solutions to the issue of carbon neutral homes and planning whilst ensuring the interests of consumers remain paramount.”