February 2022

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The big issues

Suzie Mayes looks at the key challenges facing the industry over the next 12 months and how the sector is responding

The Interview – John Anderson, Allison Group

John Anderson is ceo of Allison Group, the former Larkfleet homes business. He talks to Suzie Mayes about an exciting 18 months which have seen the sale of the company and the housebuilder beginning a growth journey, for the benefit of Anderson and his team

Future building

NHBC’s Building for tomorrow conference series returns to live audiences this spring. Housebuilder gets the lowdown on an immersive event set to provide crucial information on the Future Homes Standard and other topics

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Solving the section 106 crisis

After the government’s announcements on addressing the problems in the section 106 affordable housing market, Suzie Mayes considers some of the detail and whether it will be enough

The Interview – Jon Di-Stefano, Greencore Homes

Jon Di-Stefano became ceo of sustainable housebuilder Greencore Homes in 2022, after heading the London-based, listed Telford Homes. He talks to Suzie Mayes about what drew him to a very different business, how to be ‘better than new zero’ and the SME’s big growth plans

A guide to good design

As the consultation on the updated National Design Guidance comes to a close, Suzie Mayes looks at its focus on climate and health and gauges the industry’s view

HBF Viewpoint

The housing minister says the government can reach its housing goal. But, says Laura Markus, HBF’s policy and external affairs manager, without help to support first time buyers, this is unlikely to be the reality