February 2019

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In this issue

The Year Ahead

After a challenging 2018, Suzie Mayes canvasses the views of the industry on what to expect during what is set to be an especially uncertain year

All-party time

A new parliamentary group has been set up to look at how the government can help smaller housebuilders increase housing supply. Ben Roskrow gets the lowdown from chair Andrew Lewer MP and secretary Andrew Cumpsty

The Interview - Keith Miller, Cavanna Homes

Keith Miller, md of Cavanna Homes, is boosting the profile of Torquay-based housebuilder ahead of its 100th anniversary. He speaks to Suzie Mayes about standard house types, health and safety and the joy of being part of a family business

Supreme sites

Four site managers were hailed Supreme Winners at NHBC'S Pride in the Job Awards 2018. Housebuilder celebrates the victors of the accolades, which emphasise the importance of site managers in ensuring quality

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HMI Report a crucial tool for business planning

The 2025 Housing Market Intelligence Report will launch at the Housing Market Intelligence Conference on October 8. Suzie Mayes looks at the origins of this essential read for any one interested in housebuilding and offers a preview of this year's content

The Interview - Steve Wood, NHBC

As Steve Woods, NHBC's chief executive, prepares to retire from the business, he looks at his eight years heading the organisation, his achievements and what he has learned about housebuilding. He speaks to Suzie Mayes.

Smart water

As global demand for water rises, the NHBC Foundation's latest report looks at the countries demonstrating leadership in water management.

Optimism about government fades as new threats hit SMEs

It is all change in this years SWOT analysis as our panellists, a year into a Labour government, wait to see if a raft of positive housing initiatives will ease the path to delivering more homes. Meanwhile, new regulations and taxes are a significant Threat to smaller housebuilders. Ben Roskrow analyses 2025's SWOT results.