More than a network
Members enjoy unparalleled access to events, networking, research workstreams, industry insights and knowledge sharing in all aspects of the housing and construction industry.
Our activities drive quality in design, construction and maintenance of housing through collaboration and innovation. We provide both a national perspective and regional insights to the industry.
The Housing Forum is a powerful business network. Our members have a major influence on housing supply and quality. They represent £24bn turnover in the housing sector, and our Council and Housing Association members have estimated 10-year housebuilding targets in excess of 800,000 homes. For more membership statistics, click here.
We’d love to talk to you about other benefits of membership to your organisation. Please contact Head of Memberships, Shirley Heapy, for further information.
More than a network
Membership will…
- Connect you with cross-sector leaders from across the housing supply chain
- Keep you ahead of the curve with industry-leading insights
- Provide you with an opportunity to influence policy and best practice
- Enable you to support our mission to increase the supply of new homes
- Further the drive for improved quality standards in design and construction
Our members range from Clarion Housing Group to Vistry Partnerships and from NHBC to the Greater London Authority.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we rely on members’ support to achieve our vision of ‘A Quality Home for All’.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Access To Events, Workstreams and Conferences
Together with members, we co-produce stimulating events, workstreams, consultations and conferences which tackle the challenges faced by the sector. We aim to advance solutions to deliver both the step change in the numbers and quality of homes.
Members of The Housing Forum benefit from free attendance to all of our activities. In 2019, we delivered around 50 events, workstreams and consultations throughout the country.
The Housing Forum helps to build better partnership approaches by providing platforms for the exchange of ideas, development of better practice and the forging of cross-sector relationships.
We produce an insight report for all our of activities, which we send to all of our members, ensuring that every organisation can benefit from knowledge sharing, sector briefings and topical discussion.
Our members are provided with the following:
- Automatic invitation to events
- Event Guide – containing the programme, speaker details and delegate list
- Insight Report of the event – presentation summaries and Q&A responses
- MyProPass – automated CPD certification
- Event recording and slides (upon request)
Membership Benefits
Participate in Influential Research Reports & Working Groups
The Housing Forum has a reputation for the regular production of hard-hitting research reports and industry insights.
Our working groups bring together experts from all areas of the supply chain – architects, contractors, consultants, developers, government, housebuilders, housing associations, investors, manufacturers, local authorities and professional bodies – to investigate key issues on the housing agenda and encourage innovative and collaborative solutions.
Participation in our working groups is a valuable benefit of membership, involving the opportunity to build influence through meetings, discussions, workshops, and case studies.
The Housing Forum receive strong press coverage for reports and events.
‘Modern methods of construction (MMC) will play a vital role in increasing the supply of affordable housing in the UK, according to a new guide published by The Housing Forum’
– Inside Housing, October 2019
Membership benefits
Encourage Partnership Working & Inform Policy
The Housing Forum has 20+ years’ experience working in both public and private housing sectors. We were founded to drive Egan principles of partnership and collaboration.
We have developed an extensive network and a reputation for a high standard of knowledge.
Through our strong links with national and regional policymakers, we aim to influence policy and practice in the way projects are procured and delivered.
Our cross-sector board represents the entire housing supply chain.
Our membership have a commitment to partnership working. The Housing Forum is a democratic organisation that provides all members with the opportunity to interact, inform and influence.
We are uniquely placed to inform and influence both the sector and government policy.
Featured image: Bristol City Council, Suffolk Close
What our members say
‘We believe our involvement with the Forum will help provide an opportunity to share information and exchange views with a network of leading professionals. We are particularly looking to capitalise on the greater flexibilities available for councils to build again, and in doing so, explore innovative ways to build the homes our citizens need both now and in the future.’
Bristol City Council
BPTW, Watts Grove, London Borough of Tower Hamlets
What our members say
‘We joined The Housing Forum to network and exchange ideas with like-minded professionals working within the housing sector.’
BPTW
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, South Fulham
What our members say
We are committed to the delivery of affordable housing and have identified opportunities in the borough for delivery of up to 1,500 homes to be delivered in the next 5 years. We’re interested in linking up with like-minded organisations through the Housing Forum who can help us deliver our ambitious £400milion+ housing development programme and help us meet our zero-carbon targets by 2030.
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
Featured image: Network Homes, Kilburn Quarter
What our members say
‘To join in the conversation with the 150 + 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’
Network Homes
Fusion Building Systems, Horsforth Mill, Leeds
What our members say
‘The UK continues to face a housing shortage and it’s now widely accepted that modern methods of construction (MMC) have a significant role to play in delivering the number of new homes needed. However, the need to drive change in the industry remains. Through its publications and forums, The Housing Forum continues to act as a catalyst for the future of MMC and we’re proud to be part of that journey.’
Fusion Building Systems
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