NHBC launches MMC acceptance service

Warranty and insurance provider NHBC has launched a service dedicated to the rapidly growing area of modern methods of construction (MMC).

NHBC Accepts is an all-inclusive, end-to-end service that will enable MMC systems to be fast-tracked for NHBC warranty.

As part of the service, technical reviews at key stages will result in provision of a certificate and acceptance for NHBC warranty, a usage licence for a bespoke NHBC Accepts logo and a website listing.

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Richard Lankshear, innovation manager at NHBC, said: “The case for innovative forms of construction has strengthened and, as housebuilding resumes, the drive to transform construction is accelerated.

“We expect to see more innovative construction solutions emerge over coming years and NHBC’s thorough and rigorous approach to new MMC systems will help bring benefits to manufacturers, developers and builders.

“All new homes across the UK that are covered by NHBC’s Buildmark warranty are inspected at key stages during construction by our directly employed and highly skilled team of more than 350 inspectors.

“An NHBC Accepts certificate is a way of demonstrating that innovative products or systems have already been reviewed thus reducing the risk of delays on site.

“NHBC Accepts will play a critical role in ensuring developers, manufacturers, lenders and consumers have faith and confidence in MMC quality as the industry delivers more innovative new homes for the country.”

Mark Farmer, chief executive of Cast Consultancy and author of the Farmer Review, said: “I welcome the launch of NHBC Accepts.

“It’s a step forward that sees the UK market leader in warranty and insurance for new homes making its commitment to high quality modern methods of construction clear.”