Future Homes Hub

Don't miss the final Enabling Water Smart Communities webinar: 'Community-led stewardship models for water smart communities.' Delve into the initial findings from research into existing stewardship models and co-designing a stewardship model. Speaker: Stuart Edwards, United Utilities Date: Wednesday 6th November Time: 1-2pm Register: https://lnkd.in/e68gC-XE Enabling Water Smart Communities is an innovation project exploring the relationship between integrated water management, community engagement and practices and housing development to unlock new opportunities for cross-sector delivery and stewardship. #EWSC #watermanagement #communityengagement #sustainability #waterconservation #ciwem #unitedutilities

Thank you to those of you who joined our recent webinar, "Getting to Grips with Thermal Bridging for Current Part L and the Future Homes Standard." To watch the full webinar and access other valuable resources, members can visit the Future Homes Hub Members Portal: https://lnkd.in/eKVVe4ar Or to become a member of the Future Homes Hub please visit: https://lnkd.in/ekHfFnag Want to stay up-to-date with the latest industry insights? Join our bi-weekly Lunch & Learn series, taking place on Fridays between 1-2pm. Check out our full program https://lnkd.in/eUccCrUN and register for upcoming webinars. The next webinar is taking place on Friday, 8th November, 1-2 PM:  Topic: Water Efficiency - The Art of the Possible  Speakers: Kate Bagg (Kelda Showers), Suzannah Adey (Mira Showers), and Garry Moore (Velocity WC) #FutureHomesHub #LunchAndLearn #ThermalBridging #BuildingEfficiency #Sustainability #Construction #BuildingRegulations #FutureHomesStandard 

We're thrilled to share another esteemed speaker joining our impressive line-up for the Future Homes Conference – taking place on the 4th of December at the QEII Conference Centre, Westminster. Piers Forster, Interim Chair of the UK Climate Change Committee, will be sharing his unparalleled expertise to empower the homebuilding industry's transition to a sustainable future. Piers brings over 30 years of ground-breaking research in understanding and tackling climate change. From leading author roles on UN IPCC reports to founding the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures, Piers champions actionable solutions through collaboration. Join us as Piers explores the climate and energy big picture including: - The Science & Carbon Budgets: Unveiling the science behind climate change and carbon budgets.  - The Future of Energy: Demystifying the context for building all-electric homes. Piers' insights are invaluable for navigating the path toward a more sustainable future for the homebuilding sector. Don't miss your chance to be part of this crucial conversation. Purchase your tickets now for the Future Homes Conference 2024 today: https://lnkd.in/emqe3Edi #FutureHomes #Sustainability #ClimateChange #Energy #Building #UK #IPCC #PriestleyCentre 

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has announced that applications are OPEN for the next round of their popular Construct Zero (CZ) Business Champion programme, until Monday 4th November. This is a fantastic opportunity for companies committed to a sustainable future to join a thriving community and become leaders in the industry's transition to Net Zero. Why become a CO2nstruct Zero Business Champion?  - Free to participate and collaborate with over 250 leading organisations (including The Earth Shot Prize, Heathrow, and PwC).  - Amplify your existing Net Zero efforts and learn from industry best practices through exclusive forums and resources.  - Contribute to a sector-wide approach for achieving Net Zero by 2050. Whatever stage you’re at, the CLC invites you to become part of an industry wide initiative to accelerate transformational change across the construction sector.  Find out more about becoming a CO2nstruct Zero Business Champion: https://lnkd.in/ewkJufke or contact Stuart Young MCIPR directly.   #NetZero #Sustainability #Construction #FutureHomesHub #CZBusinessChampion 

Don't miss our upcoming Lunch & Learn: "Getting to Grips with Thermal Bridging" Thermal bridging is becoming increasingly important as we strive for more energy-efficient buildings. With the updates to Part L of the Building Regs and the upcoming Future Homes Standard, it’s essential to understand how to tackle this issue to ensure a smooth transition to delivering zero carbon ready homes. Join us tomorrow, Friday, October 25th, from 1-2 PM where experts from H+H and the Structural Timber Association will discuss masonry and timber frame solutions. Key highlights: • How thermal bridging affects building energy efficiency • Best practices in minimising thermal bridging in masonry and timber frame constructions • Expert insights from H+H and the Structural Timber Association Register now: https://lnkd.in/evJXaiWy #FutureHomesHub #LunchAndLearn #ThermalBridging #BuildingEfficiency #Sustainability #Construction #buildingregulations #futurehomesstandard

In May, the Hub launched the Whole Life Carbon Conventions for new homes to standardise whole life carbon assessments and ensure more accurate and consistent results.   By measuring consistently, the new homes sector can accurately define an industry-wide baseline, benchmark and targets which will help inform a long-term roadmap. As government considers its policy approach to embodied and whole-life carbon in new homes, the sector needs to better understand and consistently measure its whole-life carbon footprint.   A huge thanks to 2050 Materials for being the first commercial provider to integrate the sector’s default material and carbon data into their platform. This makes it easy for their users to build embodied carbon models that align with the WLC Conventions and RICS methodology. In addition, 2050 Materials offers a sizeable database of product-specific impact data, which supports the Hub’s Implementation Plan goal of increasing EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) coverage in as-built assessments.   Want to learn more? Visit the WLC Conventions for New Homes section on our website: https://lnkd.in/e54rda2A

We are thrilled to announce that Sharon Taylor will be joining us as a keynote speaker at the Future Homes Conference 2024 on the 4th of December.   As the Lords Minister for Housing and Local Government, Baroness Taylor is responsible for housing delivery and local government as well as net zero and energy efficiency. She will present the Government's ambition and how the sector can work with Government to meet these goals.   Baroness Taylor joins Ruth Kelly, Greg Jackson, David Thomas, Catherine Adams, Beccy Speight and many more who will be giving their own insights on how we can work together to build high-quality, sustainable homes at the scale the country needs.   Key conference highlights include:   - Inspiring keynotes: Hear about Government’s objectives and how the sector is coming together to deliver on climate and environmental targets at scale. - Interactive breakout sessions: Deep dive into topics like Future Homes Standard, embodied carbon, water efficiency, nature recovery and sustainable placemaking. - Collaborative action: Be part of shaping the future of sustainable homebuilding by contributing to a clear action plan.   Don't miss out on this opportunity and book your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/efGibJU5.

Exciting news! The Hub’s Homes for Nature Guidance Document is now live for signatories on our members portal: https://lnkd.in/eay6jVk4. To join the scheme, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eiw5Eh7G Thank you to RSPB Action for Swifts Hedgehog Street for your contribution to the guidance document. With 28 homebuilders on board, and more joining frequently, we’re taking a major step towards providing the vital nesting bricks and boxes needed to support swift populations and other bird species. Those signed up to the pledge have committed to installing a bird-nesting brick or box for every new home built, as well as hedgehog highways, on every new development taken through planning from 1st September 2024. This groundbreaking project, led by the Hub’s On Site Nature Measures Working Group, aims to create a significant increase in wildlife habitats across new developments in the UK.  The comprehensive Homes for Nature Guidance Document is an invaluable resource providing detailed instructions on how to implement these crucial measures. It also covers SuDs, bat roosts, insect bricks and more, for those wanting to go beyond the mandatory commitment. By joining this initiative, homebuilders are not only contributing to biodiversity but also demonstrating their commitment to creating sustainable and nature-friendly communities. We encourage all developers to participate in this vital effort. For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eiw5Eh7G #HomesForNature #WildlifeConservation #SustainableDevelopment #FutureHomesHub

How can we build the homes we desperately need without jeopardising our climate goals? Fiona Fletcher Smith, Chief Executive at L&Q, provides insights into the challenges facing the sector and solutions including SmartWaste tools, Modern Method of Construction, data sharing and the need for collaboration. As a Housing Association committed to sustainability, L&Q is a valued member of the Hub. Fiona sits on the Hub’s Sustainability Leadership Council and within the article highlights the need for the sector to come together under the Future Homes Hub’s One Plan Sustainability Framework. Click the link to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ennBVCx9 By working together with industry partners, we can create a future where housing and sustainability go hand-in-hand. #housingcrisis #climatechange #sustainability #FutureHomesHub #L&Q

For those looking to stay ahead of the curve in sustainable homebuilding, join our Future Homes Hub Lunch & Learn Series for a deep dive into Biodiversity Net Gain this Friday, 11th October, 1-2 PM. Webinar Topic: Biodiversity Net Gain – Understanding Offsite Gains and the role of the Gain Site Register Speakers: Tim Morrissey (Natural England), Nathan Jenkinson (Environment Bank), and Rafi Cohen (Verna) will share their expertise on the working mechanisms and implementation strategies for biodiversity net gain. Every other Friday, starting from September 27th, we are hosting 60-minute webinars featuring industry experts discussing the latest sustainable homebuilding trends. Why attend? - Stay ahead of the curve: Learn about cutting-edge developments and strategies to meet upcoming policy. - Avoid costly pitfalls: Learn from industry leaders and share best practices. - Connect with like-minded professionals: Obtain new insights and drive innovation. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network. View the full programme and register here: https://lnkd.in/eUccCrUN #FutureHomesHub #SustainableHomebuilding #BiodiversityNetGain #LunchAndLearn #Webinar