Features

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

Philip Jenkins

The Interview - Philip Jenkins, Peabody

Nov. 17, 2024 Feature

Philip Jenkins became Peabody’s executive director, development when Catalyst merged with the London-based housing association. He talks to Suzie Mayes

Edwin de Silva

A mission to reverse the decline of SME housebuilders

Nov. 11, 2024 Feature

Industry veteran Edwin de Silva has been supporting SME housebuilders for some time. He talks to Suzie Mayes

Fairmont

Diverse and design led homes key to meeting modern buyer demands

Nov. 1, 2024 Feature

Design-led home builder Spitfire Homes has opened its doors to a range of new show homes. Adrian Clift, the company’s head of design, comments

NHBC brownfield

The importance of brownfield - NHBC

Oct. 5, 2024 Feature

NHBC explains why brownfield could be key for housebuilding as the new government seeks to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years

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The Interview - Ed Lockhart, Future Homes Hub

Oct. 5, 2024 Feature

Ed Lockhart is chief executive of the Future Homes Hub, established to co-ordinate the industry’s response to the environmental agenda

SWOT 24

SWOT 24 - Detail Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats

Sept. 6, 2024 Feature

Ben Roskrow looks in detail at the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats facing the industry this year

SWOT 24

SWOT 24 - Industry sees Opportunity in new government – but Threats remain

Sept. 6, 2024 Feature

It is all about the new government in this year’s SWOT analysis as our panellists see a period of great Opportunity ahead. There is hope in the air, but Threat…

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The Future Homes Hub tackles embodied carbon

Sept. 5, 2024 Feature

The Future Homes Hub is addressing the challenging issue of embodied carbon. Suzie Mayes finds out more

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The Interview - Trevor Dempsey, Dandara

Sept. 5, 2024 Feature

Trevor Dempsey is ceo of Dandara’s housebuilding division, a once-small business expanding into different regions. He talks to Suzie Mayes

NHBC roofing masterclasses

Achieving quality with NHBC’s roofing masterclasses

Sept. 5, 2024 Feature

A solid roof is a key part of safeguarding any building. NHBC gives details of its roofing masterclasses