We are the voice of the home building industry
The Home Builders Federation is the principal voice for home builders in England and Wales. By representing our members’ interests, we work to create the conditions that enable regional companies, SMEs, and national developers to plan, develop, and deliver new homes.
Representing our members
From participation in local planning meetings to discussions with Ministers and proactive media engagement, we give visibility to key issues affecting industry and recommended solutions.
Member groups and committees
HBF operates more than 40 member groups and committees, enabling us to maintain a detailed understanding of key issues affecting the industry.
Meet the team
HBF’s work is led by an expert team, covering a range of work areas, including political engagement, planning, policy, technical, skills and media engagement.
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Our Work
Political engagement
HBF advocates for policies that support the delivery of new homes and communities through our engagement with government, officials, parliamentarians and other stakeholders.
Research and insight
HBF is recognised as a leading source of insight on housing and planning matters, frequently featured across national, regional, and trade media, and called upon to provide the industry’s perspective on key issues.
Planning
Our members benefit from expert planning support across England and Wales, including representation at local plan meetings, consultation and lobbying on key constraints affecting housing delivery.
Technical
We ensure industry perspectives feed into policy making to ensure practical innovation and regulation changes that align with both government and industry’s ambitions for home building.
Skills and talent attraction
We bring together home builders, the supply chain and key stakeholders to collaborate on initiatives to attract, retain, and develop the home building workforce.
Campaigns and initiatives
From dedicated activity to support SME home builders to schemes to bring more talent into the industry, we deliver a number of focused campaigns and initiatives.
Industry events
HBF delivers a leading annual programme of events for members and wider industry, providing opportunities to collaborate and gain valuable insight – including HBF Planning Conference, HBF SMÀ¦°ó Conference and HBF Wales Conference and Dinner.
HBF Wales
HBF Wales is dedicated to advocating for the interests of our members based in Wales. We actively engage with Welsh Government and Members of the Senedd (MSs) on key challenges facing the home building industry, including planning, affordable housing, and industry standards.
HBF resources and engagement
All employees of HBF membership organisations can access exclusive resources, take part in member meetings, and take advantage of networking and learning opportunities available through their membership.
This can be managed through a free online account.