April 2019

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HBF Policy Conference

The HBF Policy Conference covered a wide range of issues facing the industry, with challenges old and new up for debate. Housebuilder reports

The Interview - Chris Weedon, Stonebond Properties

Chris Weedon is the amiable md of Stonebond properties, a small housebuilder owned by the founders of Countryside. He talks to Suzie Mayes about his ambitious growth trajectory, taking care over community consultation and what he has learned from his years at Countryside

Nature net gain

In its Spring Statement, the government confirmed it would mandate biodiversity net gain in new schemes in England. Before this announcement, Suzie Mayes found out the industry's views on the plans and what housebuilders are doing to encourage and protect biodiversity

MMC identity

Richard Lankshear, NHBC's innovation manager, looks at what is deemed a modern method of construction and the systems NHBC has been reviewing

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Getting Ready for Water

As a water crisis looms with regulations set to change, Suzie Mayes reports on what the industry is going to improve water efficiency in new homes

The Interview - Jon Cook, Places for People

Jon Cook, ceo of Places for People's developments division, talks to Suzie Mayes about what is important, the divisions recent changes and being part of a social enterprise

Building the future

In our sustainability and green agenda special, Chris Windle explores how the various supply sectors are supporting housebuilders in the journey to the Future Homes Standard