What does the home Builders Federation do?
Activities. The HBF represents member interests on a national and regional level, addressing technical issues (e.g. regulations and standards), planning issues, and health and safety, among other areas. It also represents home building interests by attending meetings of the Strategic Forum for Construction.
What does HBF stand for in construction?
HBF – Home Builders Federation. HBIA – Historic Building Impact Assessment. HBIM – Historic Building Information Modelling. HBN – Health Building Notes.
What is the Consumer Code for Home Builders?
The Consumer Code for Home Builders (the Code) is an industry-led scheme which gives protection and rights to the purchasers of new homes, ensuring that new home buyers are treated fairly and are fully informed about their purchase before and after they sign the contract.
What does LAPD mean in construction?
Leadership and Professional Development (various organizations) LAPD.
What does HP stand for in construction?
Architectural Abbreviations
| EA | Each |
|---|---|
| HC | Hollow Core |
| HI | High |
| HM | Hollow Metal |
| HP | High Point |
Who is the best UK house builder?
Miller Homes
Miller Homes is celebrating after being awarded the title of Best Homebuilder in the UK at this year’s ESTAS. The leading housebuilder received the award in the Buyers’ Choice Homebuilder category, which was sponsored by Zoopla.
When should I contact Nhbc?
The first two years of cover is the builder warranty period, and any problems should be reported to the builder in the first instance. The eight years after this is the insurance period, during which you should contact NHBC.
What does SWD stand for in construction?
SWD
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| SWD | Special Warranty Deed |
| SWD | Swervedriver (band) |
| SWD | Side Water Depth (wastewater treatment plant clarifiers) |
| SWD | Swell Direction |
What does dabs mean in construction?
The term ‘dabs’ refers to blobs or ‘dots’ of plaster or gypsum-based bonding compounds used as an adhesive to fix boards such as gypsum-based boards, dry lining board or mineral fibre backed boards direct to masonry walls. This leaves a small cavity between the boards and the wall.
When was the Federation of registered house builders formed?
Events include the private sector house building industry’s leading conference, Housing Market Intelligence, and the prestigious Housebuilder Awards. Discounts are also offered to HBF members on subscriptions to the annual Housing Market Intelligence report. HBF was formed in 1948 (known then as the Federation of Registered House Builders).
Why is Hbf important to the construction industry?
HBF was instrumental in the development and implementation of numerous demand side policies, including the hugely successful Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme. HBF successfully pushed for an extension of the scheme to 2021 and lately, an additional £10bn of funding for the scheme. One of HBF’s main focusses over recent years has been on SME builders.
Why are national Hbf meetings held in London?
Holding regular member meetings at all levels on relevant issues, both centrally in London and in the regions, to ensure a two way flow of information and to keep in touch with all our members. NATIONAL – HBF seeks to influence all emerging national planning policy.
Who is the current president of the HBF?
The HBF President, Ron King made the first moves towards an HBF independent from the NFBTE. HBF formed NHMB and purchased Housebuilder magazine forming HBP (now Housebuilder Media HBM) NFBTE replaced by the Building Employers Confederation (BEC) as a response to pressure from HBF.
