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NHBC political research

NHBC has carried out new research into the attitudes of politicians and civil servants to the industry and to analyse what turns a normal complaint about a builder into a media or political issue.

Industry fears over increased public sector control

Increased involvement by the government and other public sector bodies in the housebuilding industry will worsen the housing shortage, according to George Wimpey chief executive Peter Johnson.

Building Regulations seminar

Lovell apprentice centre opened in Leicestershire

Affordable housing provider Lovell has opened a dedicated apprentice training centre in Coalville, Leicestershire. The Lovell Craft Academy is a partnership with Stephenson College and will provide training in a range of trades including brickwork, carpen

Housing Design Awards winner

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Wilson Bowden chief promises performance improvements and calls on government to implement Barker

Barratt to grow business on back of stable market

Tesco leads supermarket sweep into housing

New PPG3 revisions will worsen housing crisis, says industry

Government announces plans for new first time home buyer scheme