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 – Matthew Pratt, McCarthy & Stone

In January, Matthew Pratt became ceo of retirement housebuilder McCarthy & Stone after heading Redrow Homes. He talks to Suzie Mayes about the changing later living market, reclaiming the McStone brand and the company being more than just a developer

HBF Viewpoint

Now that the government has acknowledged it will not reach its housing target, Emma Ramell, HBF’s director of external affairs, says there is a chance for industry to make its case

Housing Market Intelligence 2026

The Housing Market Intelligence Report will be launched at this year’s Housing Market Intelligence Conference in London on October 7. HMI report editor Brian Green gives a taste of the findings of the report and reveals this year’s Top 25 housebuilder

Benefits of brownfield

As sponsor of the Brownfield Awards, NHBC explains the advantages of building on brownfield and its role