June 2025

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Mind the skills gap

Suzie Mayes looks at what the industry is doing to attract talent and retain its workforce as the government ramps up its demands for more homes

The Interview – Graham Prothero, Gleeson

Graham Prothero has been ceo of Gleeson, the low-cost housebuilder and strategic land specialist, since January 2023. He talks to Suzie Mayes about the changes he has made since becoming boss, the housing division’s medium-term strategy and why the business has entered into partnerships work

Housebuilder Product Awards 2025

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

The Brain Game 2025 - in pictures

This year, the Housebuilder Brain Game raised an extraordinary £288,000 as part of a black-tie, celebrity hosted quiz. Housebuilder celebrates the highlights

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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.