October 2018

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In this issue

Britain’s Biggest Housebuilders

The 2018 Housing Market Intelligence report will be launched at the Housing Market Intelligence conference in London on October 11 and will include the Top 75 housebuilders ranking. Brian Green offers a taste of what is in the report and reveals this year’s Top 25 housebuilders

The Interview – Stephen Teagle, Galliford Try Partnerships

Stephen Teagle is ceo of Galliford Try Partnerships, a division working with public and private sector partners. Suzie Mayes talks to him about his plans and why every housebuilder should be a partnerships business

Leading the way in staff recruitment and retention

Mark Smulian reports on what firms are doing to recruit, train and retain the best

Strengthening trust and quality

While the industry waits to hear more following a consultation on introducing a new homes ombudsman, Suzie Mayes asks what housebuilders think of ministers’ plans

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Winning women in construction

Following the launch of an APPG campaign to improve the representation of women in housebuilding, Suzie Mayes reports on what the industry is doing to achieve a better gender balance, women’s experiences and the attraction issues that remain.

Tracking MMC trends

As part of Building for Tomorrow 2024, Chris Hall, NHBC’s technical innovation manager, gives the latest on housebuilders’ uptake of modern methods of construction (MMC).

HBF Viewpoint

Twenty years after economist Kate Barker wrote her Review of Housing Supply, Laurence Thompson, HBF policy and campaigns assistant, looks back at her findings and what progress has been made to address her recommendations.

The Interview – Grayham Tucker, Cavanna Homes

Last year, Grayham Tucker became Cavanna Homes’ md, with the century-old business now led by non-family members. He talks to Suzie Mayes about his sustainability drive, new specifications and honouring the family values.