In the November edition of Housebuilder magazine, Ed Lockhart, Chief Executive of the Future Homes Hub, reflects on the sector's progress towards more sustainable new homes since the establishment of the Hub in 2021.

Keepmoat Chief Executive Ian Hoad has been appointed industry co-chair of the Future Homes Standard Implementation Board, working alongside Kate O’Neill, MHCLG Director, to support the sector’s successful implementation of the new standard.

As the industry comes together to support National Heat Pump Week (12-16 October), the Future Homes Hub is encouraging housebuilders, suppliers and industry partners to take advantage of the growing body of guidance and shared learning available to help deliver low-carbon homes at scale.

The Future Homes Hub has unveiled the agenda and first wave of speakers for the Future Homes Conference 2026, with a programme focused on the practical action, partnerships and solutions needed to deliver more high-quality homes and places.

In the latest Housebuilder magazine, Dan Neasham of the Future Homes Hub shares practical insights for homebuilders starting their heat pump journey.

Taking place on Wednesday 2nd December 2026 at the QEII Conference Centre, Westminster, the conference comes at a pivotal moment for the housing sector, as industry and Government work together to deliver high-quality, sustainable homes at pace while addressing viability, affordability and infrastructure challenges.

Comparing whole life carbon assessments across new housing developments is set to become more consistent following the publication of updated WLC Conventions for New Homes and V3 of the free WLC Assessment Tool.