News & Features

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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The Future Homes Standard lands

May 10, 2026

The Future Homes Standard is finally published. Suzie Mayes looks at the main aspects and industry views

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The Interview - Andy Hill, Hill Group

May 10, 2026

Andy Hill, founder and group chief exective of the Hill Group, talks to Suzie Mayes about his company's next phase of growth

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Why are housebuilders moving to Passivhaus?

April 20, 2026

Ann-Marie Fallon, co-director of Passivhaus Trust, looks at two housebuilders applying Passivhaus standards to their developments

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The cost of stress for trades

April 14, 2026

Trade Direct Insurance's survey reveals that 34% of UK tradespeople say that their job is directly impacting their mental health

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BEYOND '26 LIVE review

April 6, 2026

NHBC looks back at BEYOND ‘26 LIVE, which took place in Coventry in late February

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The Interview - Dave Smith, Matt Vincent, Spitfire Homes

April 6, 2026

Suzie Mayes talks to Dave Smith and Matt Vincent, respectively managing director and operations director of Spitfire Homes