Government policy and regulation affects the industry in most aspects of its activity. HBF works to influence Government thinking with the aim of improving the business climate for its members.

HBF actively campaigns for a planning system that delivers the right homes, of the right types, in the right places. HBF has high level contact with both the Ministerial team and officials responsible for planning policy at a national, regional and local level, ensuring that the views of the industry are heard at the stage of policy formulation.

The Technical Department at HBF makes representations, responds to consultations and keeps members informed of news or changes to Building Regulations, highways, sewers, utilities, waste management and health and safety.