History/milestones
NHBC was originally set up as the National House Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) in the United Kingdom in 1936 with the primary purpose to increase the care and professionalism shown by house builders.
As a Registered Housebuilder under the voluntary scheme, houses were inspected during building, buyers were covered by a 2 year warranty against major defects, and against the insolvency of the builder. By 1963, 26% of all housing was built by Registered Housebuilders.
In 1964 and 1965 changes were introduced, including the extension of the warranty to 10 years. 1967 saw the upgrading of the NHBRC's standards, particularly in the provision of power outlets, kitchen design and space heating, drawing on the recommendations of the Parker Morris Committee. By the end of 1970, 92% of new homes were built by NHBRC members.
In 1973, the name changed to the National House-Building Council (NHBC) and the organisation became completely independent from government and house builders. It was approved by the Department of Trade as an insurance company.
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