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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 – Matthew Pratt, McCarthy & Stone

In January, Matthew Pratt became ceo of retirement housebuilder McCarthy & Stone after heading Redrow Homes. He talks to Suzie Mayes about the changing later living market, reclaiming the McStone brand and the company being more than just a developer

HBF Viewpoint

Now that the government has acknowledged it will not reach its housing target, Emma Ramell, HBF’s director of external affairs, says there is a chance for industry to make its case

Housing Market Intelligence 2026

The Housing Market Intelligence Report will be launched at this year’s Housing Market Intelligence Conference in London on October 7. HMI report editor Brian Green gives a taste of the findings of the report and reveals this year’s Top 25 housebuilder

Benefits of brownfield

As sponsor of the Brownfield Awards, NHBC explains the advantages of building on brownfield and its role