November 2023

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In this issue

HMI addresses challenges and the route ahead

October’s Housing Market Intelligence Conference addressed the industry’s myriad challenges while looking towards market stability and recognising changing sentiment towards housing. Suzie Mayes reports

The Interview – James Dickens, Wavensmere Homes

James Dickens is managing director of Wavensmere Homes, an SME specialising in “reanimating” buildings and regenerating brownfield land. He talks to Suzie Mayes about why he likes challenging sites, innovating the housing market and advice for SMEs in difficult times

Building for Tomorrow

NHBC’s Building for Tomorrow Series returns to venues across the UK in February, with content to reflect the exciting but challenging times ahead for housebuilding. Housebuilder reports

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Winning women in construction

Following the launch of an APPG campaign to improve the representation of women in housebuilding, Suzie Mayes reports on what the industry is doing to achieve a better gender balance, women’s experiences and the attraction issues that remain.

Tracking MMC trends

As part of Building for Tomorrow 2024, Chris Hall, NHBC’s technical innovation manager, gives the latest on housebuilders’ uptake of modern methods of construction (MMC).

HBF Viewpoint

Twenty years after economist Kate Barker wrote her Review of Housing Supply, Laurence Thompson, HBF policy and campaigns assistant, looks back at her findings and what progress has been made to address her recommendations.

The Interview – Grayham Tucker, Cavanna Homes

Last year, Grayham Tucker became Cavanna Homes’ md, with the century-old business now led by non-family members. He talks to Suzie Mayes about his sustainability drive, new specifications and honouring the family values.