LEGACY
Funded by its membership; not for profit and a company limited by guarantee.
Its purpose is “to bring together parties involved in the housebuilding supply chain who are committed and ready to become part of a movement for change and innovation in construction and renovation”.
The Housing Forum was helped in its mission firstly by the Egan report and then the Callcutt Review in 2007. Many of the messages on procurement, quality and place making remain challenges at the heart of the modern house building industry.
LEGACY
RETHINKING CONSTRUCTION 1998- “The Egan Report”.
This definitive report called for a modern construction industry and is seen as a powerful tool for partnering through the supply chain
The report called for the creation of The Housing Forum as a catalyst for change bringing together clients, contractors and suppliers to:
- Agree targets for improvement
- Establish principles for commissioning demonstration projects
- Simplify procurement processes
- Enable long term partnering arrangements
LEGACY
THE CALLCUTT REVIEW OF HOUSEBUILDING DELIVERY 2007
This Ministerial Review concluded that the long term undersupply of suitable consented land led to shortages and one of the highest rates of house price inflation in Europe.
The Review was commissioned by the Government following a series of reports on the capacity of the housebuilding industry from The Housing Forum through a working group led by John Callcutt, a Board Member of The Housing Forum
The Review called for the design, building and layout of housing to meet the needs of the people who live in them and community involvement in decision making.
LEGACY
The Housing Forum had already built a reputation for reform which it continues.
Part of the influential legacy is:
MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION 2006
This called for:
- Industry wide understanding of MMC
- Whole -life project costing
- Warranty and certification
What our members say
‘With so much knowledge and experience to draw on, and a clear determination to ‘give something back’, joining The Housing Forum gives us not just a better understanding of the market we work in but an opportunity to channel our passion for quality to the greater good of the industry we serve and to shape it’s future.’
Baily Garner LLP
What our members say
Featured image: Network Homes, Kilburn Quarter
What our members say
‘To join in the conversation with the 120 + established Housing Forum members and to take an active role in the forums which share best practice and address the challenges of the housing sector’
Sovereign Network Group
Featured image: Leeds City Council, Broadlea Street
What our members say
‘With such an ambitious programme, we are keen to network with other local authorities and leaders in the private sector in order to share ideas and best practices. We believe the forum will help us to work collaboratively with peer organisations and keep up-to-date with developments and innovations within the housing sector.’
Leeds City Council