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HBF Webinars

Published: 5 Apr 2024
Last updated: 6 Aug 2026

Insight, information and guidance on demand





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 to for all HBF members to join live and watch back on demand, with a limited number of sessions also open to non-members to join or view.

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Competition Law for Housebuilders: What You Need to Know


The CMA provided an overview of its role and work in the housebuilding sector, setting the scene for understanding competition risks.

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HBF live briefing: Water capacity constraints and implications for housing delivery

This live briefing explored the challenges surrounding water connections and network capacity, which are increasingly affecting the delivery of new homes across the country.

HBF member only
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Understanding the draft NPPF: insights from the home building sector

As the Government brings forward proposed reforms to national planning policy, understanding the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is critical for the home building industry.

HBF member only



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A step change in housing delivery and regeneration: Homes England’s evolving offer to the market

Homes England and HBF hosted a joint webinar exploring how the Agency is evolving its role to support and accelerate the delivery of new homes and regeneration across England.

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Understanding changes to UK waste crime and enforcement


Nexus ReGen CEO Will Rundle delivered a briefing on what has changed in the UK waste crime and enforcement landscape, and why the risk sits with home builders and principal contractors – not just subcontractors, carriers, or brokers.

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The 2026 Senedd Election: what the results mean for the home building industry


A month on from the 2026 Senedd Election, understanding the shifting political and policy landscape is essential for the home building industry.

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Industry Supporting Further Education: Developing the Future Home Building Workforce

This joint webinar from HBF and the Department for Education’s Train Others in Further Education campaign explored how site-based experience can support colleges and help improve student work-readiness.

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Wales Planning

Planning challenges in home building: the plan-led system in Wales

As Wales continues to operate in a plan-led system, understanding Local Development Plans (LDPs) is critical for the home building industry.

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Planning challenges in home building – A regional perspective

HBF's regional planning team conducted an in-depth look at the planning issues shaping home building at both the local and regional levels.

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HBF live briefing: Zack Simons KC on the CG Fry Supreme Court Judgment

Zack Simons KC, who represented HBF and LPDF in the case alongside Matthew Henderson of Landmark Chambers, supporting CG Fry’s legal team, explained the judgment and its wider impact.

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The Home Building Sector Skills Plan


This exclusive HBF webinar for members explored the recently launched Sector Skills Plan, designed to tackle both current and future skills challenges.

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Understanding the current UK housing market landscape

The webinar discussed the current state of the housing market, affordability challenges, and the potential policy interventions needed to restore access to homeownership. It also provided insights into shifting buyer priorities and market trends.

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Devolution webinar

Devolution: Metro Mayors and home builders


The session examined the introduction of Spatial Development Strategies (SDS), the benefits of cross-boundary cooperation among local authorities, and how housing can be better aligned with skills, transport, and environmental goals.

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BNG webinar

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.

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