Home Builders Federation


The Home Builders Federation is a trade association representing private sector homebuilders in England and Wales. Its members deliver around 80% of new homes built each year.

History

The HBF can trace its roots back to 1939 and the establishment of the National Association of House Builders. This became the Federation of Registered House Builders in 1946, and the House Builders Federation in 1970.
From 1997 to 2000 it was part of the NFBTE successor umbrella organisation, the Construction Confederation, but started to withdraw in 2000, voting in 2001 to terminate its membership by January 2003.
It changed its name to the Home Builders Federation in 2005.

Structure

HBF members include national names and smaller local businesses, plus Registered Social Landlords, suppliers and companies who provide professional services to the home building industry.

Activities

The HBF represents member interests on a national and regional level, addressing technical issues, planning issues, and health and safety, among other areas.
It also represents home building interests by attending meetings of the Strategic Forum for Construction.