Features

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

Matthew Pratt

The Interview - Matthew Pratt, Redrow

Dec. 17, 2023 Feature

Redrow veteran Matthew Pratt has been the housebuilder’s ceo since 2020. He talks to Suzie Mayes

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Sustainability and the green agenda

Nov. 13, 2023 Feature

Steve Menary looks at how the various sectors of the supply industry are helping housebuilders prepare for the Future Homes Standard

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Building for Tomorrow returns

Nov. 13, 2023 Feature

NHBC’s Building for Tomorrow Series returns in February, set to reflect the exciting but challenging times ahead for housebuilding. Housebuilder reports

James Dickens

The Interview - James Dickens, Wavensmere Homes

Nov. 3, 2023 Feature

James Dickens is managing director of Wavensmere Homes, an SME specialising in “reanimating” buildings. He talks to Suzie Mayes

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NHBC celebrates the opportunities in construction

Oct. 6, 2023 Feature

To mark UK Construction Week which took place in early October, NHBC celebrates the variety of opportunities within construction

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The Interview - Jennie Daly, Taylor Wimpey

Oct. 4, 2023

TW ceo Jennie Daly talks to Ben Roskrow about her strategy for the company, planning and "positive pride"

Andy Hill, Hill

The Interview - Andy Hill, The Hill Group

Sept. 6, 2023 Feature

After being awarded an OBE for services to affordable housing this year, Andy Hill, founder and ceo of the Hill Group, talks to Suzie Mayes

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NHBC leverages Apprenticeships Levy to address skills gap

Sept. 6, 2023 Feature

NHBC looks at how the Apprenticeship Levy can be used to support apprentices in starting their careers and easing the skills shortage

September 2023

Looking for a brighter future in the toughest of times

Sept. 6, 2023 Feature

This year’s SWOT analysis shines a light on an industry facing multiple challenges. Ben Roskrow reports on an industry looking for some light at the end of the…

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Taylor Wimpey gets zero-carbon ready

Sept. 5, 2023 Feature

Taylor Wimpey is currently undergoing post-build assessment of its five zero carbon ready homes, launched in May. Suzie Mayes reports