Features

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

NVQ

Spotlight on NHBC’s NVQs

March 1, 2021 Feature

To mark National Careers Week (March 1-6) NHBC offers an insight into its NVQ training programmes

BFT 2021

Building for tomorrow goes online

Feb. 26, 2021 Feature

This year, NHBC has taken its Building for tomorrow roadshows online. Housebuilder talks to Nick Cunningham, regional director for the South West

NHBC heating

How to keep heating costs down while working at home this winter

Feb. 9, 2021 Feature

With the combination of more people working from home and the colder temperatures of winter, NHBC gives some tips on how to save on winter bills

Keith Carnegie

The Interview - Keith Carnegie, Vistry Housebuilding

Feb. 4, 2021 Feature

Keith Carnegie became ceo of Vistry’s Housebuilding division last summer following the new firm’s creation. He talks to Suzie Mayes

David Campbell 2

A year in review - David Campbell, NHBC

Feb. 3, 2021 Feature

NHBC commercial director David Campbell looks back at an extraordinary year – his first at the organisation – and what 2021 may have in store

Bushey Heath

St Arthur Homes offers a “useful tonic” to RPs

Jan. 14, 2021 Feature

St Arthur Homes has plans to expand. Suzie Mayes talks to the recently recruited John Walton and Louise Mills about their plans to grow the registered provider

Kris Anderson

Countryside apprentice praises NHBC scheme

Dec. 18, 2020 Feature

This autumn, NHBC launched its first apprenticeship scheme. The organisation talks to one of the first participants about his experiences so far

James Williams

The Interview - James Williams, Sero

Dec. 7, 2020 Feature

James Williams is co-founder and md of Sero, a Cardiff-based zero carbon housebuilder and sustainable energy service company. He talks to Suzie Mayes

Owl report

Change and challenges at the Housing Market Intelligence conference

Dec. 4, 2020 Feature

The annual Housing Market Intelligence conference moved online this year, with its report also launching digitally. Suzie Mayes reports

Mark Booth

The Interview - Mark Booth, Hayfield

Nov. 4, 2020 Feature

Mark Booth is md of Hayfield, an SME formed only three years ago. He talks to Suzie Mayes about making a name for the business and putting the customer first