The Housebuilder Marie Curie Brain Game 2017
The Housebuilder Marie Curie Brain Game saw Chesney Hawkes bring the industry to its feet to sing “The one and only” while raising more than a quarter of a million pounds
Small builders, big challenges
The UK’s small housebuilders play a vital role in meeting the increasing demand for new homes. However, this important sector of the housebuilding industry is in decline. Neil Smith, NHBC’s head of research and innovation, talks through the NHBC Foundation’s recent report which addresses the issues small companies face.
Growing companies
Several housebuilders are bursting with growth as demonstrated by their appearance in this year’s Sunday Times Profit Track 100 league table. Suzie Mayes talks to these smaller businesses that are putting on a super strength performance
Focus on Part M
Steve Evans, NHBC senior area technical manager, talks through the latest revisions to Part M - Access to Dwellings
Premier products
Suzie Mayes profiles the winners of this year's Housebuilder Product Awards, whose achievements will be celebrated at a winner's lunch in the summer
Post-Brexit migration controls
John Stewart revisits the ongoing arguments surrounding immigration levels post Brexit, looks at the challenge of getting household projections right and focuses on the affordability crisis facing the young
White paper signals planning reforms
Mark Smulian looks at the planning aspects of the recent Housing White Paper and sees some subtle, and not so subtle, changes in how the government wants local authorities to play their part in delivering new homes
Legacy projects
Stephen Byfield, partner at Newgate Communications, looks at the issue of legacy. Could it be used to encourage councillors to build more in return for a bit of recognition?
Family favourites
William Davis is celebrating its second five-star customer satisfaction win. Suzie Mayes talks to its md Guy Higgins about running a family business, the company's three-year plan and its long-running apprenticeship scheme
Tools of the trade
Chris Windle speaks to the companies offering tools and machinery for the fundamentals of a housebuilder's work. Safety, strength and quick repairs are all essential
