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Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)

HBF has set up a group to investigate Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) following the publication of the Barker Review.

HBF weekly news summary, 30 July 2004

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

Code for Sustainable Buildings

The Deputy Prime Minister has signalled government approval for a Code for Sustainable Buildings, as proposed by the Sustainable Buildings Task Group.

Part P - electrical safety

After 1 January 2005 all electrical work in dwellings will be subject to the new Part P of the building regulations.

HBF Weekly News Summary 23 July 2004

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

The economic benefits of house building in the North East

The HBF officially launched 'The economic benefits of house building in the North East' on 19 July 2004.

Part L (and F) consultations

ODPM has published two consultation documents: one on amending part L (energy conservation) and implementing the energy performance of buildings directive; the…

HBF weekly news summary, 16 July 2004

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