September 2021

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SWOT reveals soaring demand amid other concerns

Housebuilder’s annual SWOT analysis asks the views of an expert panel on the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats the industry currently faces. After 2020’s Covid fears, Ben Roskrow finds a return to some level of normality, but with huge demand complicated by material shortages and planning woes. And the pandemic has left its mark

The Interview – Mark Edworthy, Peter Andrew, David Jervis, Burrington Estates

Burrington Estates is a South West-based SME with big growth ambitions. Suzie Mayes talks to three members of the team about expanding, taking on the challenges of being a smaller builder and the plan to become the “Tesla” of housebuilding

Hub of training activity

In May, NHBC launched its first Training Hub in Tamworth. Housebuilder finds out about the successes and lessons learned so far in the mission to raise quality in the industry

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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