April 2015

In this issue

The skills issue

The PM leads the way in seeking to tackle the crisis facing the industry

The hustings begin

The Conservatives, Labour and the Lib Dems all sent senior figures to the HBF Policy conference to outline their housing policies ahead of the election

Richard Werth

The former Banner boss is looking to advise smaller housebuilders on exit strategies

Youthful looks

The NHBC Foundation has canvassed the views of young people on housebuilding and the industry

Up on the roof

Our look at the products and innovations in the roofing sector

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SWOT shows industry in turmoil

Following a trying 12 months for housebuilders, this year’s SWOT analysis exposes the desperate state of some in the industry as consumer confidence nosedives and viability issues overwhelm. Ben Roskrow reveals the many Threats and Weaknesses the industry currently faces while searching for the Strengths and Opportunities

Time to give average prices the index finger

Matt Fleming, executive chairman at the Henry Agency, is launching a new house price index. He explains why he believes it will be better than what we have now

The Interview – Paul Turner, NHBC

After his first year as chief executive of NHBC, Paul Turner talks to Ben Roskrow about his plans to ensure the 90-year-old business is still around in another 90 years, supporting customers and consumers

HBF Viewpoint

Catherine Williams, HBF’s planning director, welcomes the publication of the National Planning Policy Framework. But certain changes since the draft version have weakened the intended “rules-based” approach. And SMEs are not as supported as they could be