Can I Build Without the NHBRC
To Build without the NHBRC (National Home Builders Registration Council) in South Africa is not recommended, as it is a […]
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Did you Know the NHBRC Can Send You to Jail?
The NHBRC CAN Send You to Jail. If you are in the home building industry then this is a must
Owner Builder Requirements – NHBRC
What Are You Required to Do with the NHBRC as an Owner Builder? All new homes, by law, have to
What Is the SABS? Official Standards Set Here.
What Is the SABS? What Does the SABS Do? The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) was established in terms
NHBRC Technical Requirements Best Key Review
NHBRC Review of the Technical Requirements A major revision of the Technical Requirements and Home Building Manual will affect the
NHBRC Warranty Scheme Review 2 PDF’s
NHBRC Review of the Warranty Scheme The NHBRC recently embarked upon a review process of the NHBRC Warranty Scheme which
NHBRC Fees – No VAT Attached
The NHBRC has Deregistered from VAT and Adjusted their Fees We have recently had a number of enquiries about how
NHBRC Suspends Fees Included in PA003
NHBRC Suspends the Payment of House Enrolment Fees-PA003 The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) announced at the beginning of
Home Additions, 6 Things To Consider
Alterations and Additions to Your Home There are so many changes that have been made to the National Building Regulations
Concrete Foundations
A Concrete Placing Guide Cast Your foundations This guide will help owner-builders to cast the foundations. These foundations are for external
Why National Building Regulations
We Rely on National Building Regulations Why National Building regulations is a question asked many times. Both international and national
The NHBRC (National Home Builders Registration Council)
About the NHBRC The National Home Builders Registration Council (The NHBRC) was established in 1998 as a regulatory body for
Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act of 2008
The Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act 95 of 1998 Updated 2008 – EXPLAINED 1. Purpose of the HCPA 1. The
Alternate Building Technologies
The Assessment of Alternate Building Technologies This article from the latest issue of AKHANI, the quarterly magazine of the NHBRC,
Official Town Planning Scheme 2011 – JHB
Consolidated Johannesburg Town Planning Scheme, 2011 Download the Johannesburg Town Planning Scheme document below We have included this Johannesburg Town
Alterations & Additions
What the National Building Regulations say about Alterations and Additions to Existing Buildings In general, the National Building Regulations are
Site Clearing
Clearing The Site – Getting Ready To Build Preparation is a vital part of any job in the construction industry
8 FAQ About the NHBRC
The NHBRC – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (Q&A’S) The NHBRC used to have a page with a number of
Be Your Own Project Manager
Take Charge of Your Home Building Venture as Project Manager Anybody who is serious about owner building will want to
Pros and Cons of Owner Building
A Review Based on Personal Experience Having just finished totally updating the ever-popular title, The Complete Book of Owner Building
The NHBRC – 5 elements
1. The NHBRC gives protection against shoddy workmanship The NHBRC was established in terms of the Housing Consumers Protection Measures
Structural Design – 5 headings
All buildings must have a strong, serviceable, stable and durable design-Part B Why do you suppose we need structural design
Dimensions
Every Room Must be Fit for Purpose-Part C The National Building Regulations (NBR) are not prescriptive when it comes to
Requirements & General Principles Part A
Design, Planning and Supervision of All Construction Work Must Follow a Legal Process Requirements for each section of SANS 10400,
Demolition Work
Site Safety during Demolitions-Part E If you have to do some demolition work before you build, Part E is the