Design quality is in the eye of the beholder
Paul Smith, md of Strategic Land Group, reveals the fascinating results of his firm’s survey of the view of architects and the public of new homes design
The challenges and charms of restoring cotton mills
Jonathan Twentyman, md of JP McGuire Developments, explains the challenges and rewards of transforming old cotton mills into homes
Housebuilder Product Awards 2020
Suzie Mayes showcases the winners of this year’s Housebuilder Product Awards, honouring the best in class for products and systems
Back to work
Many housebuilders returned to site in some capacity in May. Suzie Mayes looks at the measures companies have imposed
The Interview - Stephen Wicks, Inland Homes
Suzie Mayes spoke to Stephen Wicks soon after lockdown was announced, then some weeks later. He is now feeling cautiously optimistic
The pandemic – a housebuilder’s view
Philip Barnes, group land and planning director at Barratt, looks at the coronavirus pandemic from the perspective of the housebuilder
The Interview - Stewart Baseley, HBF
Stewart Baseley has been executive chairman of the Home Builders Federation for approaching 15 years. He talks to Ben Roskrow
Innovating in the crisis
After weeks of crisis management, the housebuilding industry is continuing to operate – in ways not thought of before. Suzie Mayes reports
Facing the crisis
After a whirlwind few weeks for the industry, Suzie Mayes talks to housebuilders and lenders about the rapid adjustments they have made to combat coronavirus
The Interview - Andrew Brooks, Bewley Homes
Andrew Brooks is the lively md of Bewley Homes, a design-led Hampshire housebuilder that his father established in 1991. He talks to Suzie Mayes
