April 2022

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Net zero pioneers

Suzie Mayes looks at some of the pilot projects and live new home schemes which are pioneering the way on the journey to net zero, and guiding the industry towards overcoming the challenges of the new Future Homes Standard.

Widening the talent pool

With new homes registrations increasing as the market remains strong, NHBC is on a recruitment drive across all its departments, seeking people from all backgrounds. Housebuilder finds out more.

The Interview – Tom Nicholson, Crest Nicholson

Tom Nicholson joined Crest Nicholson in 2019 to help execute its turnaround strategy. He talks to Suzie Mayes about embracing the challenge of revitalising a successful housebuilder and executing the next stage – growth and sustainability targets.

Offsite takes centre stage at UKCW London

UK Construction Week, the live show for the construction industry, is running in London in May. And it has plenty to offer those involved in the housing sector. Housebuilder gets the lowdown.

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The Interview – Robert Barton, Tarn Homes

Robert Barton is group md of a new housebuilder aimed at delivering homes “the way they should be”. He talks to Suzie Mayes about improving what you have, different tenures and being braver

New Town lowdown

Mark Smulian considers what is known so far about the government’s New Towns programme, what the industry thinks and the lessons that should be learned from the previous wave of new settlements

Going Beyond

NHBC reports from its inaugural event, BEYOND ’25 LIVE, held in Coventry. It was a day of insightful speakers, demonstrations and other activities to highlight the sector’s issues and opportunities

HBF Policy Conference

The HBF Policy Conference in London addressed the many challenges the industry still faces despite the government’s pro-housebuilding stance. Suzie Mayes reports