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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Ride the market – or get a good night’s sleep?

Sept. 2, 2021 Feature

Matt Fleming, executive chairman of AF/OLIVER, assesses the “febrile” housing market and sees an opportunity for smaller, agile builders to take advantage

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Quality checking at NHBC Training Hub

Sept. 1, 2021 Feature

This spring, NHBC launched its first Training Hub, welcoming bricklaying apprentices. Housebuilder finds out more

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The Interview - Mark Edworthy, David Jervis, Peter Andrew, Burrington Estates

Sept. 1, 2021 Feature

Burrington Estates is an SME with big growth plans. Suzie Mayes talks to co-founder Mark Edworthy, regional director David Jervis and chairman Peter Andrew

SWOT 2021

SWOT reveals soaring demand amid concerns on planning and price rises

Sept. 1, 2021 Feature

After last year’s Covid-19 fears, this year’s SWOT survey reveals a return to some sort of new normal says Ben Roskrow

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Pride in the Job - the Olympic Gold of industry Awards

July 12, 2021 Feature

As NHBC announces the Quality Award winners of this year’s Pride in the Job competition, Housebuilder looks at the awards, now enjoying their 41st year

First Homes

Finally First Homes

July 12, 2021 Feature

The government’s long-awaited First Homes scheme has launched. Suzie Mayes gets the industry’s views on what this initiative means for housebuilding

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Focus on material challenges

July 7, 2021 Feature

As the industry continues to recover from the pandemic, it is now encountering issues with material supply and price rises. Suzie Mayes reports

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The Interview - Stephen Teagle, Vistry Partnerships

July 7, 2021 Feature

Stephen Teagle, ceo of Vistry Partnerships, is excited about his company’s ambitious growth plans. He talks to Suzie Mayes

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Using AI to improve site safety

June 11, 2021 Feature

Salman Chaudhary, ceo of EmpiricAI, is seeking to improve health and safety in construction by raising awareness of Computer Vision Artificial Intelligence

Lynda Shillaw

The Interview - Lynda Shillaw, Harworth Group

June 4, 2021 Feature

Lynda Shillaw is the new ceo of land and property regeneration company Harworth. She talks to Suzie Mayes