THE HOME BLUEPRINT NATIONAL FRAMEWORK

Turning empty buildings into living assets with a practical, institution-grade framework for councils, housing providers and partners.
A full, end-to-end pathway from first contact to keys-in-doors.

Who This Framework Is For

The Home Blueprint National Framework is built for people carrying the risk and responsibility of difficult housing assets — councils, housing providers, contractors and professional partners who need a clear, consistent way to manage empty buildings, unsafe homes and stalled schemes.

What the Framework Is

The Home Blueprint National Framework is a national-standard system for dealing with empty buildings, unsafe homes and stalled schemes. It brings structure, consistency and accountability to areas where councils and housing providers face the greatest risk and public scrutiny.
It provides a clear pathway, clear roles and clear documentation from first report to full reinstatement.

Why It Exists

Councils and housing providers are dealing with rising numbers of empty buildings, unsafe homes and stalled schemes — all under increasing pressure from regulators, ombudsman decisions and the public.
Most failures come from one root problem: there is no consistent national standard, no single pathway, and no shared rules across teams, contractors and partners.
The Home Blueprint National Framework has been created to close that gap and give local authorities a clear, defensible way to manage complex housing assets from start to finish.

What the Framework Delivers

The Home Blueprint National Framework provides a complete, practical operating model for empty buildings, unsafe homes and high-risk cases.
It replaces fragmented processes with a clear, structured system that can be adopted immediately and scaled across teams and partners.

It delivers five key components:

1. Case Pathways & Forms
Step-by-step, colour-coded pathways that guide officers and contractors from first contact to full reinstatement.

2. Custodianship Model
Clear responsibility held by trained custodians, ensuring cases are owned, escalated and completed without drift.

3. National Register & Standardisation Framework
Consistent categories, data points and reporting rules, enabling councils to build a reliable, future-ready property register.

4. Repairs & Trades Reform Framework
Fair, transparent expectations for trades and contractors, improving quality and reducing disputes, complaints and delays.

5. Training, Accreditation & Apprenticeship Routes
A structured pathway linking practical delivery with professional development, CPD, and potential university credit.

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How It Works in Practice

The Framework is designed to be picked up and used straight away. It works with existing teams, contracts and systems — no new software required.

A council typically follows six simple steps:

1. Identify the focus area
Empty homes, stalled schemes, major repairs, voids or high-risk properties.

2. Apply the correct case pathway
Use the colour-coded THBNF forms and stages to structure the case from day one.

3. Assign a custodian
One responsible person who owns the case, manages escalation and drives completion.

4. Coordinate teams and contractors
Everyone follows the same pathway and documentation, reducing conflict and delay.

5. Review and sign off
Governance uses clear checkpoints, evidence and reporting lines.

6. Track improvements over time
Consistent data makes progress visible — reducing cost, risk and failure points.

Benefits for Councils and Partners

The Home Blueprint National Framework gives councils a clear, defensible way to manage empty buildings, repairs and high-risk housing cases. It reduces pressure, strengthens governance and delivers measurable improvements from day one.

Key benefits include:

Reduced Risk
A national-standard approach that lowers exposure to ombudsman rulings, media scrutiny and regulatory action.

Lower Costs
Fewer stalled cases, fewer reworks, and faster pathways reduce waste and emergency spend.

Consistent Delivery
Clear rules and documentation eliminate guesswork and create predictable, repeatable processes.

Stronger Contractor Relationships
Trades work to transparent expectations, improving performance and reducing disputes.

Better Governance and Reporting
Leadership gains reliable data, clear oversight, and a structured audit trail for every case.

Improved Resident Confidence
A visible, professional system increases trust and reduces complaints.

Early Adoption: What Councils Receive

Councils can adopt the Framework in a focused, controlled way through an Early Adoption Partnership. This allows teams to test the system, measure impact and build confidence before wider rollout.

Early adopters receive:

Full Framework Access
The complete THBNF documentation set, including pathways, forms, toolkits and annexes.

Implementation Support
Guidance on selecting a focus area, adapting the pathways and aligning roles and responsibilities.

Training & Onboarding
Structured support for officers, managers, contractors and partners using the new system.

Governance & Reporting Templates
Clear checkpoints, escalation routes and case audit tools.

Optional Co-Branding
Approved councils may co-badge certain documents while retaining national consistency.

Impact Review
Early evidence gathering and measurable improvements to inform internal reporting and leadership decisions.

Licensing & Integration

Once a council has tested the Framework through early adoption, it can be fully integrated into wider operations through a formal licensing arrangement. This ensures long-term consistency, protects the national standard and gives teams the structure they need to work confidently.

Licensing includes:

Long-Term Use of the Framework
Authorised use of THBNF pathways, forms and standards across teams, contractors and partner organisations.

Local Adaptation Rules
Clear guidance on what can be customised and what must remain consistent to preserve national standards.

Version Updates
Access to refined pathways, updated forms and improved governance modules as the Framework evolves.

Training & Competency Development
Optional access to further training modules, CPD routes and university-aligned learning pathways.

Governance & Compliance Support
Guidance on adopting THBNF within local policy structures, contracts and performance frameworks.

About The Home Blueprint Ltd

The Home Blueprint Ltd is an independent design–build and policy practice based in Norfolk, developed from decades of direct experience in construction, refurbishment and complex housing environments.
The Home Blueprint National Framework has been authored and produced by Kevin Phillips and forms part of a wider “Protection-First” family of frameworks designed to safeguard residents, public funds and long-term building assets.
This work brings practical, on-site knowledge together with robust policy structure to create a national-standard approach that can be adopted by councils, housing providers and professional bodies.

Next Steps

If you are exploring structured, defensible ways to manage empty buildings, unsafe homes or stalled schemes, the next step is straightforward.
You can request a briefing, review the overview materials or arrange an initial discussion.

For enquiries:
info@thehomeblueprint.org