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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.

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Biodiversity Net Gain lessons learned one year on

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.

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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.

Speakers:

  • Rachel Danemann, Regional Planning Manager at HBF
  • Helen Nyul, Group Head of Biodiversity at Barratt Redrow
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Understanding the Building Safety Act within the wider built environment

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):

  • Rhodri Williams, Technical & Sustainability Director at HBF
  • Sandra Ashcroft, Head of Competence and Culture Change – Regime Development at the BSR
  • Gerard Cooper, Head of Building Control Professional Standards at the BSR
  • Jon Vanstone, Chair of the Industry Competence Committee (ICC)
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Practical Application of the High-Rise Buildings Regime – Design and Construction

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.

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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.

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.

Speakers:

  • Rhodri Williams, Technical & Sustainability Director at HBF
  • Andrew Moore, Head of Operations Planning and Building Control, at BSR
  • Neil Hope-Collins, Operational Policy Lead - HRB building control authority at BSR
  • Karl Whiteman, CLC Building Safety Industry Sponsor and Executive Director, Berkeley Group
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Understanding Water Issues in Home Building

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Key topics covered include:

  • Water neutrality in Sussex and water supply in Cambridgeshire
  • Statutory responsibilities of water companies and regulatory agencies
  • Broader water supply challenges and potential solutions
  • Government approaches to addressing these issues at planning appeals
  • How can HBF members prepare for upcoming changes?
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