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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.

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.

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.

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.

Designing Homes for Life 2005

HBF Weekly News Summary 9 July 2004

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

The Water Act 2003

The Water Act 2003 makes amendments to the Water Industry Act 1991 and came into force on 28 May 2004.

Waste: new legislation

Over five million tonnes of hazardous waste is produced each year in England and Wales, half of which is disposed of in landfill sites. The Landfill Direct…