September 2022

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SWOT shows resilience in a sea of challenges

This year’s SWOT analysis – featuring the views of an expert panel – reveals that the industry is faced with a wide range of Threats. But, as Ben Roskrow reports, resilience and adaptability are to the fore to face down these challenges

Grid space at a premium

Following the news that a lack of additional electrical capacity has effectively paused housebuilding in west London, Suzie Mayes asks the industry what it is experiencing as the country transitions to electric

Quality training

NHBC can now offer housebuilders a range of training. Head of commercial services Darryl Stewart talks to Suzie Mayes about how the business can help the industry

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The Future is finally here

After a sizable delay, the Future Homes Standard was published in late March. Suzie Mayes looks at the key elements, gets the industry's verdict and a sense of its plans

The Interview - Andy Hill, Hill Group

Earlier this year, the Hill Group announced its next phase of growth. Suzie Mayes talks to founder and group chief executive Andy Hill about ambitions, opportunities and working through a market that has recently turned tougher

Making a difference to health and safety

With the industry marking World Day for Safety and Health at Work in April, Paul Dyster, group HSE director at Hill Group and chair of the HBF Health and Safety Committee, looks at the committee's vital work to effect change

Construction in a changing climate

NHBC sets out the latest report from the NHBC Foundation, detailing the effects of a changing climate on the construction sector both now and in the future