April 2018

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HBF Policy Conference

Ben Roskrow reports from the HBF Policy Conference where there were pleas to tone down industry criticism but with an acceptance that things must change

The Interview - Karl Hick, Larkfleet Homes

Karl Hick is the multi-talented boss of sustainable housebuilder Larkfleet Homes. He talks to Suzie Mayes about Brexit, his company's plans and why the sciences are so important

Forbidden land

Suzie Mayes looks at Greenbelt policy - decades old and widely misunderstood - and what can be done to encourage reform

Homing in on Hopkins

Hopkins Group has grown significantly over the past five years while maintaining the quality of build for which it has become known. Suzie Mayes talks to executive chairman James Hopkins about good design and how the government can help SMEs grow

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New rules of planning

The government is consulting on the revamped NPPF which takes a “rulesbased” approach to planning. Suzie Mayes looks at the key features and what the industry thinks of them

Planning and Infrastructure Act goes live

The Planning and Infrastructure Act became law in December, with a promise to significantly speed up home building. Suzie Mayes finds out if the sector is convinced

The Interview – Tim Grey, Llanmoor Homes

Tim Grey, sales director of South Wales-based Llanmoor Homes, talks to Suzie Mayes about his long service to the family business, how his father has inspired him and his plans for the SME which is thriving in a tough environment

Proud builders

NHBC celebrated the Supreme winners and runners up of its long-running Pride in the Job Awards in January. Housebuilder reveals the best UK site managers of 2025 and why the competition is so important