Build-Zone Structural Warranty - A view of MMC Eco Building

1. A Warranty Provider’s perspective of MMC & Eco Building

2. Who are we? DCLG Designated Warranty Scheme Provider Dedicated Technical Service Company

4. Covers Defects in Design, Workmanship and Materials causing Major Damage

5. Defective Weatherproofing

6. Drainage

7. Health & Safety of Occupants

8. Contaminated Land

10. The Build-Zone partnered Approved Inspector Provides Building Control in the private sector Where the development is for sale or rent must ensure developer is using a Designated Warranty Scheme in respect of the Warranty Link Rule. Must carry Professional Indemnity Must adhere to Surveyor Link systems, training, procedures and practices.

11. The technical audit process Brick & Block MMC Panel Straw Bale Foundations Structure & Cavities Roof Structure Completion + Building Control Foundations Panel Lift 1 Roof Structure Completion + Building Control Foundations Walls at 3rd bale Roof Structure Completion + Building Control Stage release certification available as part of the service

12. Risk transfer – and claim trends 10 Years Risk Transfer No MMC or Eco Build related claim notifications No increase in pricing structure relative to MMC or Eco Build methods Traditional building methods continue to produce workmanship claims on a low frequency basis.

13. Conclusions MMC and Eco Building are definitely here for the long term and should be subject to exactly the same risk management and long term understanding as we placeon traditional methods of construction.