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

SWOT 2016: Lack of skills is main industry Weakness

SWOT 2016: Lack of skills is main industry Weakness

Sept. 1, 2016 Feature

The "Lack of skills" is the biggest Weakness facing the new homes sector according to the 2016 SWOT analysis.

SWOT 2016: Fundamental Strengths still in play

SWOT 2016: Fundamental Strengths still in play

Sept. 1, 2016 Feature

The fundamental Strengths of the housebuilding market are still the same and remain in place whatever Threats and Weaknesses may emerge.

SWOT 2016: Brexit Threat but fundamental Strengths remain

SWOT 2016: Brexit Threat but fundamental Strengths remain

Sept. 1, 2016 Feature

Housebuilder's annual industry SWOT analysis reflects the uncertainty thrown up by the vote to leave the European Union, but also underlines that the fundament…

Urban evolution

Urban evolution

July 1, 2016 Feature

As part of Housebuilder's special on sustainability, Suzie Mayes travels to Toronto, Canada, to discover how the city is tackling the green agenda, taking in t…

Detective work

July 1, 2016 Feature

Pride in the Job (PIJ) is the only UK-wide competition dedicated to recognising site managers who achieve the highest standards in housebuilding. NHBC regional…

Pitch perfect - Housebuilder Product Awards 2016

Pitch perfect - Housebuilder Product Awards 2016

July 1, 2016 Feature

The Housebuilder Product Awards were held at Edgbaston cricket stadium last month (June). Suzie Mayes reveals the winners and highly commended entrants

Working like Trojans for SME success

Working like Trojans for SME success

July 1, 2016 Feature

Industry stats show it is not easy setting up a new small housebuilder in the UK - as former Banner boss Richard Werth is finding out. But he is confident of w…

St Ives reveals the British malaise

July 1, 2016 Feature

The vote by St Ives' residents to ban selling new homes to outsiders is "bonkers" argues Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS G…

CALA-boration

CALA-boration

July 1, 2016 Feature

It has been two years since CALA Homes bought Banner Homes, propelling it into the housebuilder top ten. Suzie Mayes speaks to ceo Alan Brown about life at the…

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June 1, 2016 Feature

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