July/August 2017

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JUL17-FRONTCOVER

In this issue

Election fallout

The implications for the new homes sector

Keepmoat coverage

Spotlight on Peter Hindley, ceo of Keepmoat, a firm which is growing fast

Generating interest

We look at the work of the Generator Group

BIM and construction software

A look at the companies helping develop the industry’s digital future

Floors and walls

What’s new in this important sector

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Following a trying 12 months for housebuilders, this year’s SWOT analysis exposes the desperate state of some in the industry as consumer confidence nosedives and viability issues overwhelm. Ben Roskrow reveals the many Threats and Weaknesses the industry currently faces while searching for the Strengths and Opportunities

Time to give average prices the index finger

Matt Fleming, executive chairman at the Henry Agency, is launching a new house price index. He explains why he believes it will be better than what we have now

The Interview – Paul Turner, NHBC

After his first year as chief executive of NHBC, Paul Turner talks to Ben Roskrow about his plans to ensure the 90-year-old business is still around in another 90 years, supporting customers and consumers

HBF Viewpoint

Catherine Williams, HBF’s planning director, welcomes the publication of the National Planning Policy Framework. But certain changes since the draft version have weakened the intended “rules-based” approach. And SMEs are not as supported as they could be