<p><p><p><span>NHBC has accepted H+H UK’s storey height elements as an MMC (modern methods of construction) system for wall construction.</span><br/></p><p><span>H+H’s storey height elements, which volume housebuilder Barratt has used to build around 600 new homes, has become one of more than 40 systems that NHBC recognises as MMC.</span></p><p><span>The elements, which are usually used with Roofspace’s I House system, are for the construction of houses of up to two storeys with rooms in the roof. </span></p><p><span>“Celcon Elements are manufactured from the same intrinsic material as aircrete blocks and have the same performance advantages including excellent thermal performance with reduced heat loss at thermal bridges,” NHBC explained.</span></p><p><span>Richard Lankshear, NHBC’s innovation manager, said: “There is a widely recognised need to drive housing supply in the UK and we have worked closely with builders and government for many years to address this.</span><span>”</span></p><p><span></span></p><p><span>He added that he expected to see more innovative solutions emerge in the next decade. “NHBC’s thorough and rigorous approach to the acceptance of new MMC systems that meet our standards will help bring benefits and certainty to manufacturers, developers and builders</span><span>.”</span></p><p><span>Cliff Fudge, H+H’s technical director, said</span><span>: “</span><span>We are committed to helping developers and the industry deliver new homes for consumers. We are now …