May 2015

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In this issue

The Pete Redfern interview

Taylor Wimpey’s ceo on business principles, volume growth and industry innovation

Housing Standards Review

Our look at what it means for the industry

Stannington Park

Bellway’s redevelopment of a hospital site in Northumberland

Managing agents

It is essential to appoint managing agents early on mixed use schemes says surveyor Lee Baron

Home security

A review of the products helping to make new homes safe and secure

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Easing the path for SMEs?

Suzie Mayes finds out what SME housebuilders think of the recently announced measures to support their operations. The moves are generally welcome but there are other challenges to overcome

Homes for Ukraine

Ukraine’s Housing for IDP charity is converting old buildings into homes for displaced families. Suzie Mayes finds out more

The Interview – Geoff Potton, Sigma Homes

Geoff Potton, founder and ceo of West-Sussex based Sigma Homes, talks to Suzie Mayes about the company’s decision to halt housebuilding against a harsh landscape for SMEs

Quality under pressure

NHBC Foundation’s latest report considers how housebuilders can maintain quality while working to the government's ambitious homes target