June 2022

In this issue

The Interview - Peter Barlow, Wain Homes

Peter Barlow joined Wain Homes 32 years ago, working his way up to ceo. He talks to Suzie Mayes about steady career progression, the company's growth plans and marking its 50th anniversary

Housebuilder Product Awards

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

Policy Conference returns to talk change

Suzie Mayes reports on last month's HBF Policy Conference, with speakers discussing new relationships with government and other challenges

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HMI Report a crucial tool for business planning

The 2025 Housing Market Intelligence Report will launch at the Housing Market Intelligence Conference on October 8. Suzie Mayes looks at the origins of this essential read for any one interested in housebuilding and offers a preview of this year's content

The Interview - Steve Wood, NHBC

As Steve Woods, NHBC's chief executive, prepares to retire from the business, he looks at his eight years heading the organisation, his achievements and what he has learned about housebuilding. He speaks to Suzie Mayes.

Smart water

As global demand for water rises, the NHBC Foundation's latest report looks at the countries demonstrating leadership in water management.

Optimism about government fades as new threats hit SMEs

It is all change in this years SWOT analysis as our panellists, a year into a Labour government, wait to see if a raft of positive housing initiatives will ease the path to delivering more homes. Meanwhile, new regulations and taxes are a significant Threat to smaller housebuilders. Ben Roskrow analyses 2025's SWOT results.