Investing in the volume builders of the future
A public/private partnership between Lloyds Bank and the Homes and Communities Agency aims to support SMEs in building new homes nationwide, looking to partner…
It's the inside that counts
In 2014, Avant Homes embarked on a transformation of its entire business, acquiring new owners and a fresh outlook. Suzie Mayes talks to ceo Colin Lewis about …
Endings and beginnings
Stephen Byfield gets wistful as he explains why the PPS name is going as the company he set up 27 years ago is incorporated into communications consultancy New…
Tackling industry diversity
The latest research from the NHBC Foundation confirms that the UK's housebuilding industry has a largely male, ageing workforce and asks how can it attract mor…
Fit for Kings
Higgins Homes is on site with Kings Crescent, a large estate regeneration scheme in Hackney, London, which includes private homes, refurbished properties and n…
Brexit, immigration and the UK economy
John Stewart argues that it is "highly significant" that the recent Brexit White Paper makes no mention of the manifesto commitment to keep immigration down to…
Framing the green belt debate
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy the PPS Group, argues that the debate on green belt development is distorted by emotive news r…
In a good place
John Elliott, md of Millwood Designer Homes, is in a "nice place" with his design-led business, as it delivers on its five-year plan. Suzie Mayes talks to the …
Building hope for the future
Habitat for Humanity is relaunching its Hope Builders campaign this year, and wants as much of the industry as possible on board. Suzie Mayes finds out about t…
Best in the business
Four exceptional housebuilders have beaten back stiff competition to be crowned the UK's Supreme Winners at the NHBC's Pride in the Job 2016 gala final. Houseb…
