June 2023

In this issue

The Interview - David Ritchie, WElink Homes

Former Bovis boss David Ritchie is now UK ceo of WElink Homes, a challenger housing business seeking to build, and supply to others, its factory-made panellised housing system. Ben Roskrow visited him on site to find out more

Housebuilder Products Awards 2023

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

Hazardous ground gas - an essential guide

NHBC outlines the NHBC Foundation's latest report on tackling hazardous ground gas on all types and size of site.

Inspiring the next generation

NHBC talks to some recently qualified apprentices and their proud parents encouraging the young generation to choose a career in construction.

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SWOT shows industry in turmoil

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