February 2024

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February 2024

In this issue

Finally BNG

After two delays, mandatory BNG comes into effect for most new sites on February 12. Suzie Mayes reports on what the 10% uplift involves and the challenges and opportunities for housebuilders

The Future is now

The delayed Future Homes Standard consultation launched in December. Suzie Mayes considers its main aspects and gathers the industry’s views, also on the issues around delivering zero carbon ready homes

The Interview – Ben Leather, Spitfire Homes

Since becoming md of Spitfire Homes in 2019, Ben Leather has directed the once purely bespoke firm’s expansion into the wider market. He talks to Suzie Mayes about a more standardised approach, keeping the SME’s identity and the troubled planning system

Celebrating the best in site management

NHBC recently honoured the Supreme Award winners and runners up of its prestigious Pride in the Job competition. Housebuilder reveals those site managers who triumphed and underlines the importance of the contest in creating quality homes

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The Interview – Georgina Lynch, PJ Livesey

Georgina Lynch, managing director of PJ Livesey, joined her father’s business after a successful career in the health club sector. She talks to Suzie Mayes about making homes out of historic buildings and how heritage development can unlock housing

The Brain Game – in pictures

Housebuilder celebrates the highlights of this year’s Housebuilder Marie Curie Brain Game, which raised more than £205,000 for the charity as part of a black-tie, celebrity hosted quiz

Housebuilder Product Awards 2026

The winners have been announced of this year’s Housebuilder Product Awards. We showcase those companies that are leaders in products, systems and services

HBF Viewpoint

The viability crisis is now one of the greatest threats to increasing housing supply, says Laura Markus, HBF’s policy and external aff airs manager. The government must act so that homes can be built