Features

The latest news, features, comment and analysis of the UK housebuilding market covering policy, regulation, planning, technology, new developments and products

NHBC Standards 2026

NHBC Standards 2026

Dec. 4, 2025 Feature

NHBC’s Standards for 2026 will be published at the start of the year, with changes to some chapters

Trudie McCormick, Keepmoat

The Interview - Trudie McCormick, Keepmoat Homes

Dec. 4, 2025 Feature

Trudie McCormick has been Keepmoat Homes' group technical director since 2015. She talks to Suzie Mayes

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Facing the water challenge

Dec. 1, 2025 Feature

Water is becoming a cause for concern for housebuilding. Suzie Mayes reports

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The Interview - Anette Simpson, L&G Affordable Homes

Nov. 10, 2025 Feature

Anette Simpson is Legal & General Affordable Homes’ director of development and partnerships. She talks to Suzie Mayes

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NHBC introduces Dry Lining Masterclasses

Oct. 5, 2025 Feature

Following the success of its Roofing and Brickwork Masterclasses, NHBC has introduced Dry Lining Masterclasses

Jim Wood

The Interview - Jim Wood, Wain Group

Oct. 4, 2025 Feature

Jim Wood has been Wain Group’s md since April 2024. He talks to Suzie Mayes

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SWOT 25 – Optimism over the government fades as new Threats hit SMEs

Sept. 5, 2025 Feature

Last year’s optimism over the Opportunity offered by the new government has faded according to this year’s industry SWOT analysis. Ben Roskrow analyses the 202…

NHBC Water Compendium

NHBC Foundation to launch Water Compendium

Sept. 4, 2025 Feature

As global demand for water rises, the NHBC Foundation looks at the countries demonstrating water management leadership

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The Interview - Steve Wood, NHBC

Sept. 3, 2025 Feature

As Steve Wood, chief executive of NHBC, prepares to leave the organisation this month, he reflects on the past eight years

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Raising standards with Pride in the Job

July 13, 2025 Feature

NHBC has recently announced the winners of the Quality Awards within its long-running Pride in the Job competition. It explains the process of the Awards