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ODPM accepts RSDs

A Written Ministerial Statement was made on Wednesday 21st Janaury 2004 by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the ODPM, Phil Hope, accepting the HBF…

Government accepts HBF proposals on sound insulation

The parliamentary under secretary in the office of the deputy prime minister, Phil Hope, has accepted the HBF's proposals on using 'robust standard details' (R…

Healthy handling initiative 2004 - London, east and south-east

The HSE is publicising its 'Healthy Handling' initiative that will culminate in an inspection of sites throughout London, east and south-east England during Ma…

Weekly News Summary 19 January 2004

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the housebuilding industry from Pierre Williams, HBF's head of media, available to members only.

Weekly News Summary 13 January 2004

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the house building industry from Pierre Williams, HBF's Head of Media, available to members only.

Wales housing crisis

A new report reveals Wales could face a housing crisis equal to or greater than in England unless urgent action is taken now.

Greenleaf awards deadline

Enter the Sustainable New Homes Awards today!

Tynedale Council Interim Planning Policy: Affordable Housing

09 January 2004 HBF has submitted a response to the Interim Policy. The Draft Interim Policy seeks an element of affordable housing on all housing develop…

HBF concern over Defra review of waste permits - packages 11-13

This is the HBF response to the informal consultation on the fourth set of work packages. The formal consultation is to take place later this year.