Super structures
Crest Nicholson was crowned Housebuilder of the Year in November for the second time in a row. Suzie Mayes talks to Chris Tinker, Crest's regeneration chairman, about his role in the business, his plans for this year and the secret to the firm's success
Building prospects
Housebuilder has canvassed the views of the industry on what challenges to expect in the coming year. Suzie Mayes reports on our experts' hopes and predictions
Affordability analysis
The affordable housing sector is undergoing some significant reforms. Suzie Mayes looks at what is happening, why and what it all means to housebuilding
Pump up the volume
Bernard Rooney became regional md of Barratt Central in 2010 but has spent almost 35 years with the volume builder. He talks to Suzie Mayes about how the business has changed over the years, what drives him and his desire to "dispel the myth of the 1980s housebuilder"
Building for an older market that still feels young
It is well understood that the UK has a rapidly ageing population. But there may be opportunities for housebuilders to capture the segment of the older market that at the moment is reluctant to move. Suzie Mayes reports
Designing with dialogue
Hopkins Homes has gained a reputation for design-led homes in mostly traditional styles. Suzie Mayes meets executive chairman James Hopkins to talk about the origins of his business, good homes design and solving the housing crisis
Construction united
October sees the launch of UK Construction Week – nine shows dedicated to the construction industry across five halls of the NEC in Birmingham. Suzie Mayes reports on what to expect from this new event, with the Build Show set to be of particular interest to the housebuilding industry
The right move
The whole notion of low carbon housing is not going to spectacularly collapse. Innovation will still prevail but is now - at least for the moment - removed from the strangling effect of heftier standards
The Careys concept
Greg Ketteridge joined Careys New Homes in 2013, part of the better-known Carey Group. He talks to Suzie Mayes about his new experiences as a smaller housebuilder and what Careys stands for
Product lines
The third Housebuilder Product Awards were held at Edgbaston cricket stadium last month (June). Suzie Mayes reveals the winners and highly commended entrants
