Our panelised SIP system has been formally approved by the National House Building Council (NHBC), making us the first and only SIP manufacturer in the UK to achieve this.
This approval confirms that our system meets NHBC’s technical standards and is suitable for use on residential developments where an NHBC warranty is required. It gives developers, contractors, and design teams a clear route to use SIPCO on projects backed by the UK’s leading warranty provider.
It’s a key milestone for our business and a step forward for SIP construction in the UK housing sector.
NHBC is the UK’s leading provider of warranties for new homes and a key authority on technical standards in residential construction. For any developer delivering homes with NHBC cover, meeting their requirements is essential. Their approval process involves a thorough technical assessment covering structural performance, durability, regulatory compliance, and suitability for large-scale residential use.
Our panel system has passed that process and is now formally recognised as compliant. This means our system can be confidently specified on projects where NHBC warranty is a requirement. There is no need for additional bespoke approvals or workaround detailing, which removes uncertainty for project teams and simplifies the path to adoption.
For developers and contractors, this approval provides assurance that SIPCO’s system meets the standard required for NHBC-backed housing. It also gives lenders and insurers a clear basis for sign-off, supporting smoother approvals across the board.
Until now, SIP systems have faced limitations in the residential market due to the absence of recognised warranty approval. While the benefits of SIP construction are well established, including faster build times, improved thermal performance, and lower operational energy use, the lack of NHBC approval has often restricted their use on larger developments.
Our approval changes that. Developers and design teams can now specify SIPCO with confidence on NHBC-covered sites. This opens the door for wider use of panelised construction methods that support both regulatory compliance and the delivery of efficient, high-quality homes.
As demand grows for building systems that align with the Future Homes Standard and long-term carbon reduction goals, our system offers a proven and approved solution that meets those requirements without compromise.
Our NHBC-approved SIP system is ready to specify, with full technical support available from our team. If you’re working on a residential project where NHBC cover is required, we can help you integrate SIPs efficiently and in line with all compliance standards.
If you have a project in mind or need further details, get in touch and we’ll make sure you have everything you need.
