National House Building Council
NHBC (National House-Building Council) states its primary purpose as raising the construction standards of new homes in the UK and providing consumer protection for homebuyers through its world-leading 10-year Buildmark warranty.
Established in 1936, NHBC is the UK's largest provider of new home warranties. Around 80% of new homes built in the UK each year have an NHBC 10-year warranty. NHBC is also the UK's largest single Approved Inspector for Building Regulations. Its other activities include the provision of services linked to house building and general construction including energy ratings, health and safety, sustainability and training. It also provides industry statistics and benchmarking services.