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HBF webinars cover a broad range of subjects, from Q&As on topical issues to career conversations with sector leaders to inspire industry's emerging talent.
Webinars are available for all HBF members to join live and watch back on demand. Some sessions are publicly available for non-members to join or view, too.
Take a look at live sessions available for you to join or replay previous recordings today.
As housing delivery continues to stall, the role of Metro Mayors in unlocking growth is becoming increasingly pivotal. With the Government’s promised ‘devolution revolution’ on the horizon, the next wave of regional leadership presents a changing landscape for those planning and developing new homes and communities.
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The Home Builders Federation hosted a live webinar for members exploring how the expanded powers of Metro Mayors could reshape the landscape for housing delivery, affordability, and strategic planning.
The session examined the introduction of Spatial Development Strategies (SDS), the benefits of cross-boundary cooperation among local authorities, and how housing can be better aligned with skills, transport, and environmental goals.
Chaired by James Stevens, our Director for Cities, this timely discussion assessed both the opportunities and challenges facing the sector in light of devolved governance.
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One year on from the introduction of mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), its practical implementation is proving to be more complex and complicated than many expected.
The Home Builders Federation hosted a live webinar to discuss the ongoing work to address issues being raised by industry and the future challenges ahead according to BNG experts.
Chaired by our Regional Planning Manager and BNG lead, Rachel Danemann this session explored issues being raised in relation to small sites and the activity being taken to address constraints.
Additionally, Helen Nyul, Group Head of Biodiversity at Barratt Redrow, provided a perspective on the regulations and the challenges facing larger home builders.
Attendees had the opportunity to submit questions and share experiences with our speakers.
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With the introduction of the Building Safety Act, it has never been more important for the housing sector to understand the changes that the new regime will bring to the wider built environment.
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The Home Builders Federation hosted a live webinar to explore the practical application of the new regime. The webinar discussed competence and the requirements of duty holders across the whole of the built environment, what that means for individuals and organisations, as well as what it means to have a regulated building control profession.
Attendees had the opportunity to submit questions for the panel of speakers from the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Industry Competence Committee (ICC):
Attendees had the opportunity to engage directly with the Health and Safety Executive at Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and Construction Leadership Council as they discuss the HRB regime, with a specific focus on the design and construction phase, and explore fundamentals for designers and contractors.
With the introduction of the High-Rise Buildings Regime (HRB), it has never been more important for the housing sector to understand the practical application during the design and construction phases.
Hosted by our Director for Cities, James Stevens, this live session delves into the latest updates to these standards, their potential impact on the housing sector, and a broader look at water-related issues affecting the industry.
Exclusive to HBF members, this session aims to improve understanding of water issues in home building, covering key developments such as water neutrality and other challenges facing home builders and planners.
It will also cover the statutory duties of water companies and regulatory bodies, solutions being developed to address water supply challenges, and how the Government is managing these issues during planning appeals.
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