September 2015

In this issue

SWOT 2015

Our panel votes on the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats facing the industry

Development finance

We find that it is a mixed outlook for those seeking development finance

NHBC Standards

NHBC Standards have undergone their first revamp in more than 20 years

UK Construction Week

Our preview of the nine shows dedicated to the construction industry that make up UK Construction Week, including the Build Show

Quicker, quieter, cleaner

We round up the latest in the world of kitchens and bathrooms

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The Interview – Robert Barton, Tarn Homes

Robert Barton is group md of a new housebuilder aimed at delivering homes “the way they should be”. He talks to Suzie Mayes about improving what you have, different tenures and being braver

New Town lowdown

Mark Smulian considers what is known so far about the government’s New Towns programme, what the industry thinks and the lessons that should be learned from the previous wave of new settlements

Going Beyond

NHBC reports from its inaugural event, BEYOND ’25 LIVE, held in Coventry. It was a day of insightful speakers, demonstrations and other activities to highlight the sector’s issues and opportunities

HBF Policy Conference

The HBF Policy Conference in London addressed the many challenges the industry still faces despite the government’s pro-housebuilding stance. Suzie Mayes reports