<p><span>The July-August edition of <i>Housebuilder </i>is now out and available to read on the <a href="http://www.house-builder.co.uk/">www.house-builder.co.uk</a> website. </span></p> <p><span>The latest issue looks at the new Building Regulations now in force – Parts F, L, O and S – and how the changes are affecting SMEs.</span></p><p></p> <p><span>We interview Ian Jones, md of design-led SME Backhouse, about the company’s plans to grow and diversify according to the vision of its late founder, Theo Backhouse.</span></p> <p><span>With the government’s intention to launch an older people’s task force, </span><span>the edition also reports on the challenges to increasing the supply of this housing and what retirement housebuilders are doing to widen choice for people in later life.</span></p> <p><span>And, following the announcement of NHBC’s Pride in the Job Quality Award winners, senior regional director Paul Edwards talks about the competition's meticulous awards judging and why Pride in the Job is the “Blue Ribbon Awards” of the industry.</span></p> <p><span>Plus all the news, events updates, comment pieces and product updates from throughout the sector. </span></p><p></p> <p><span>Keep informed in these challenging times with </span><a href="https://www.house-builder.co.uk/">Housebuilder</a><span> magazine – online and in hard copy. </span></p><p></p>