Last updated: 11 Aug 2026
HBF activity
Our strategic policy work, campaigns, and stakeholder and media engagement bring visibility to our member interests. We highlight key issues affecting home builders and practical solutions, promote the value of development, and lead initiatives that address industry-wide challenges.
Industry guidance on compliance with competition law
This Guidance covers UK competition law principles regarding information exchange, and guidance specific to the housebuilding industry.
National Customer Satisfaction Survey
The annual national customer satisfaction survey and HBF Star Rating scheme gathers buyer feedback to assess home builder performance and award star ratings.
Policy and industry initiatives
Building safety
Over recent years, HBF has represented its members in discussions with the government regarding building remediation costs.
Biodiversity Net Gain
From webinars to Q&As, we continue to deliver a range of resources to support our members navigate BNG requirements, feeding insights back to policy makers.
Nutrient neutrality in England
Representing our members to build understanding of the consequences of nutrient neutrality for home building and calling for Government intervention.
Digital identity
HBF has been working with MyIdentity to support members in complying with digital identity requirements.
Home Building Health and Safety Statistics
RIDDOR data collected from members has allowed us to identify where accidents are happening on site and across which job roles.
Wales policy
Nutrient neutrality in Wales
Understanding the impact of nutrient neutrality on housing development in Wales and calling for intervention for Welsh Government.
The home building industry’s blueprint for the next Welsh Government
The home building industry's asks of the next Welsh Government / Yr hyn y mae'r diwydiant adeiladu cartrefi yn gofyn amdano gan Lywodraeth nesaf Cymru
HBF reports and analysis
HBF publishes reports to increase awareness and understanding of key issues and to put forward a strong case for change.
SME support initiatives
SME Sentiment Survey
The survey tracks changes in SME home builder confidence and assesses the barriers to housing delivery and their influence on investment decisions over time.
SME State of Play report
Our annual State of Play report details the findings of one of the most comprehensive surveys of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) home builders.
Public campaigns
New Homes Week
Our annual awareness campaign provides a positive platform to celebrate the benefits of new build homes to new and existing audiences.
Community benefits
As part of our Power to Belong campaign, we're working to increase awareness of the positive impact of new builds on local communities, including investment in infrastructure, services and amenities.
Energy efficiency
Exploring the significant cost savings and major reductions in household carbon emissions modern, energy-efficient new build homes offer compared to older properties.
Skills and workforce programmes
Partner a College
Partner a College has been designed to increase the number of ‘work-ready’ students emerging from full time college courses by facilitating stronger, more effective collaboration between home builders and further education (FE) colleges across the UK.
Women into Home Building
The Women into Home Building programme is a 3-week programme connecting individuals with industry professionals for hands-on site placements and valuable career insight.
Trade masterclasses
HBF launched the Brickwork Masterclasses in 2019 to address common issues found by NHBC inspection teams, and have subsequently developed Roofing Masterclasses.
Virtual Home Builders Visitors Card
Home Builders Visitors Cards provide assurance that individuals visiting construction sites have basic health and safety knowledge and understanding, by verifying that they have successfully completed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test (HS&E)
Ongoing insight
HBF Explains
A series of explainers breaking down key industry issues and misconceptions.
HBF Webinars
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.