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The latest news, features, comment and analysis of the UK housebuilding market covering policy, regulation, planning, technology, new developments and products

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SWOT 25 – Optimism over the government fades as new Threats hit SMEs

Sept. 5, 2025 Feature

Last year’s optimism over the Opportunity offered by the new government has faded according to this year’s industry SWOT analysis. Ben Roskrow analyses the 202…

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NHBC Foundation to launch Water Compendium

Sept. 4, 2025 Feature

As global demand for water rises, the NHBC Foundation looks at the countries demonstrating water management leadership

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The Interview - Steve Wood, NHBC

Sept. 3, 2025 Feature

As Steve Wood, chief executive of NHBC, prepares to leave the organisation this month, he reflects on the past eight years

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Raising standards with Pride in the Job

July 13, 2025 Feature

NHBC has recently announced the winners of the Quality Awards within its long-running Pride in the Job competition. It explains the process of the Awards

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SME housebuilders mull new government initiatives

July 13, 2025 Feature

Suzie Mayes gets the verdict from SMEs on the recently announced measures which the government hopes will support their operations

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The Interview - Geoff Potton, Sigma Homes

July 4, 2025 Feature

Geoff Potton is founder and ceo of Sigma Homes which will soon cease housebuilding. Suzie Mayes finds out more

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The Interview - Graham Prothero, Gleeson

June 8, 2025 Feature

Graham Prothero has been ceo of Gleeson since early 2023. He talks to Suzie Mayes

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NHBC marks 20 years of Land Quality Service

June 7, 2025 Feature

NHBC speaks with Karen Thornton, its land quality service manager, to find out more about the organisation's Land Quality Service

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Making moves to close the industry's skills gap

June 5, 2025 Feature

The industry continues to face a skills shortage while the government wants many more homes built. Suzie Mayes looks at the sector's response

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Going to town on New Towns

May 8, 2025 Feature

Mark Smulian looks at the government’s ambitious New Towns programme and what the industry thinks