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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Solving the section 106 crisis

After the government’s announcements on addressing the problems in the section 106 affordable housing market, Suzie Mayes considers some of the detail and whether it will be enough

The Interview – Jon Di-Stefano, Greencore Homes

Jon Di-Stefano became ceo of sustainable housebuilder Greencore Homes in 2022, after heading the London-based, listed Telford Homes. He talks to Suzie Mayes about what drew him to a very different business, how to be ‘better than new zero’ and the SME’s big growth plans

A guide to good design

As the consultation on the updated National Design Guidance comes to a close, Suzie Mayes looks at its focus on climate and health and gauges the industry’s view

HBF Viewpoint

The housing minister says the government can reach its housing goal. But, says Laura Markus, HBF’s policy and external affairs manager, without help to support first time buyers, this is unlikely to be the reality