JUNE 2020

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Constructive measures

Many housebuilders returned to site in May. Suzie Mayes reports on the measures companies have imposed to help reduce the spread of coronavirus and the challenges the industry faces in a Covid-19 world

The Interview - Stephen Wicks, Inland Homes

Speaking to Suzie Mayes shortly after the UK lockdown began, Inland Homes ceo Stephen Wicks was in the grip of the first few weeks of coronavirus fallout. A short time later and he is feeling more positive about his multi-division business. But there is a tough road ahead

NHBC goes digital

In April, NHBC used its technological experience to move to free online training while housebuilders and the supply chain remained away from sites. It has now launched its regular training courses in the virtual world with the message that NHBC is back in business

Housebuilder Product Awards

The winners have been announced of this year's Housebuilder Product Awards. We showcase those that have proved themselves to be best in class for products and systems

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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