Read our monthly newsletter for the latest insights and updates on sustainable homebuilding, as well as progress reports on the impactful work being carried out via the Hub's Steering Groups on behalf of the sector.

The Hub is pleased to share the "Embodied and Whole Life Carbon of Future Homes Standard Options" report; a resource for homebuilders and designers navigating the path to net zero.

The Biodiversity Net Gain Implementation Board met on the 13th February 2025. This note covers the agreed focus areas, workstreams for the next quarter and where input and wider support on these activities is welcomed.

Read our monthly newsletter for the latest insights and updates on sustainable homebuilding, as well as progress reports on the impactful work being carried out via the Hub's Steering Groups on behalf of the sector.

One year after mandatory introduction of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), the Future Homes Hub is thrilled to announce the launch of the Biodiversity Net Gain Implementation Board. The Board has been set up through the Hub to facilitate cross-sector collaboration with industry leaders, key stakeholders, and relevant government bodies to implement BNG at scale successfully. BNG has already achieved significant milestones in its first year. We’ve seen a remarkable increase in awareness of biodiversity’s crucial role in planning and development, with developers proactively considering ecological impacts from project inception. New habitats are being created and enhanced within developments, boosting the ecological value of our communities. A nascent market for biodiversity units is emerging, incentivising habitat creation and restoration. And, importantly, we’re witnessing collaboration and innovation across the sector to support large and small developers to deliver on the policy. While these successes are encouraging, we acknowledge that implementing such a transformative policy is not without its challenges. The complexity of BNG requires a unified, sector-wide approach to ensure consistent and effective delivery. We recognise the need to provide further clarity and support to navigate these complexities. That’s why the BNG Implementation Board has been established. Co-chaired by Julian Harlow, Defra, and Lorraine Fursland, Berkeley Homes, the Board comprises representatives from across the sector, including industry leaders, key stakeholders, and relevant government bodies. The Board's core purpose is to facilitate cross-sector collaboration to ensure BNG is implemented at scale successfully. It will thoroughly examine the root causes of identified challenges, determine if existing guidance can be better disseminated, and identify any necessary new actions to support industry progress. This collaborative approach will ensure that the sector receives the necessary support to navigate the complexities of BNG, fostering consistency and best practice. Ed Lockhart, CEO, Future Homes Hub: “The Future Homes Hub, through the BNG Implementation Board, is committed to working hand-in-hand with the industry and policymakers. We are confident that by working together, we can unlock the full potential of BNG, creating a legacy of thriving biodiversity for generations to come.”

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is nearly a year old, and it’s clear that the new law has resulted in developers rethinking designs to safeguard existing natural assets and enhance the local environment, with SMEs leading the charge since April.

It’s been a busy few weeks with the Future Homes Hub, providing a number of ‘evidence papers’ to inform the final Future Homes Standard,.

As we approach the festive period we wanted to reflect on the enormous progress the new homes sector has made towards meeting climate and environmental goals, and by working together through the Hub. Read our end of year update here

Following the morning Plenary, we will present breakout sessions on five different topics: Future Homes Standard, Embodied Carbon, Nature Recovery, Water Efficiency and Reuse, Sustainable Towns and Places. Please see the full list of our Speakers.

The Future Homes Hub’s Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Process Flow diagram has been updated in collaboration with PAS.

Now that the Government has broken up for summer recess, I’m writing to update you on Future Homes Hub activity to support the new homebuilding community to meet our shared climate, nature and sustainability objectives in line with the Hub’s business plan for 2024/5.

The Hub, with the support of homebuilders from across the UK, has published a digest of case studies and key learnings, which covers topics from air source heat pumps to building envelope and embodied carbon.

Join us on the 4th of December at the QEII Conference Centre, London for this year’s Future Homes Conference 2024: "Future Homes, One Plan: making exemplary development the norm."

We are excited to announce the key sponsors for our upcoming Future Homes Conference 2024 on Wednesday, the 4th of December: NHBC, Lloyds Bank, and Homes England.

It's timely that the launch of the Homes for Nature commitment coincides with Swift Awareness Week.

The Hub caught up with David Robins, Director of Central Technical Service at Places for People on how the sector is approaching changes to carbon emissions and the launch of the new Whole Life Carbon Conventions for New Homes and Tool.

The Future Homes Hub has brought together home builders, water companies, manufacturers, trade, consumer and professional bodies to look at what contribution new development could make to increasing water efficiency in the years ahead.

Here we speak with Alice Davidson, Group Senior Planning Manger at Vistry Group about todays implementation of mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) for smaller sites, coinciding with the launch of our BNG Online - in partnership with the Planning Advisory Service.

The FHS Implementation Board brings together industry leaders, key stakeholders and relevant government bodies to facilitate the successful delivery of Future Homes Standard 2025 by anticipating, identifying and monitoring the key issues and actions required.