NHBC launches MMC acceptance service

July 14, 2020
<p><span>NHBC has launched NHBC Accepts, a new service supporting modern methods of construction (MMC).</span></p><p><span>The end-to-end service aims to</span><span> “</span><span></span><span>build confidence in innovative construction and enable MMC systems to be fast-tracked for NHBC warranty,” the warranty and insurance provider explained.</span></p> <p><span>Products and systems will receive a certificate and acceptance for NHBC warranty following “detailed and robust” technical reviews at key stages, also receiving a usage licence for a bespoke NHBC Accepts logo and a website listing.</span></p><p><span>As a long term champion of innovative construction, NHBC said its MMC team would offer "a personalised approach</span><span><span> </span></span><span>via various channels and dedicated touchpoints, providing added value and confidence”.</span></p> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span><span>Richard Lankshear, NHBC’s innovation manager, said: "The case for innovative forms of construction has strengthened, and as housebuilding resumes, the drive to transform construction is accelerated.</span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span><span>“<span></span></span><span>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.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>“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 <i>NHBC Accepts</i> certificate …

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