July/August 2014

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In this issue

Vital statistics

We visit Morris Homes' Vista to get the low down on the UK's largest zero carbon village

Aiming high

A look at the outcomes of the AIMC4 initiative which sought solutions to achieving Code level four through the fabric

Housebuilder Product Awards

a celebration of this year's winners

Blowing hot and cold

A look at the latest in heating and ventilation products

Timber time

Is timber frame providing a solution at a time of materials shortages?

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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