The HBF wants housebuilders to help out in its programme to produce Robust Standard Details to comply with new sound regulations.<p></p><p> The government has given the industry the opportunity to produce the details to avoid the need for post construction sound testing on new homes. The HBF is working to a tight programme to achieve this and has set up a steering group to develop the details for different product sectors. These need to be tested on site so the HBF needs housebuilders to put forward sites for testing during December 2002 to March 2003.</p><p> This may require some adaptations being made to construction methods in line with RSD guidelines, or testing of existing methods. If you would be prepared to co-operate please contact Dave Baker at dave.baker@hbf.co.uk For an RSD update go to www.rsd.napier.ac.uk<br> </p><p></p>