February 2017

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In this issue

The year ahead

Industry experts discuss what’s in store for housebuilding this year

Bring back the entrepreneurs

A look at the struggles facing SMEs in the modern housing market

Storey time

We talk to Storey Homes md Katy Jordan

Top managers

NHBC announces the winners of the Pride in the Job Awards

Hope challenge

Habitat for Humanity is looking for housebuilders to help them provide homes across the globe

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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