September 2017

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SWOT 2017

Our panel of experts assesses the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats facing the industry.

John Tutte interview

Redrow’s ceo on plans for the fast growing housebuilder.

Multigenerational living

A look at a new NHBC Foundation report into the market for multigenerational homes.

Urban & Civic

We talk to the bosses of this property development and investment company

The Build Show

A preview of October’s big show

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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.