"We must not lose sight of the fact that the country still has a drastic shortage of quality new homes"
As we enter a new year, NHBC chief executive Mike Quinton looks back at 2015 and the challenges ahead for the housebuilding industry over the next 12 months
Pride in the Job 2015
Five exceptional housebuilders have fought off much competition to be named the UK's Supreme Winners at the NHBC's Pride in the Job Awards 2015 gala final. Housebuilder reports
Super structures
Crest Nicholson was crowned Housebuilder of the Year in November for the second time in a row. Suzie Mayes talks to Chris Tinker, Crest's regeneration chairman, about his role in the business, his plans for this year and the secret to the firm's success
Building prospects
Housebuilder has canvassed the views of the industry on what challenges to expect in the coming year. Suzie Mayes reports on our experts' hopes and predictions
JVs: A win-win-win situation
Sean Egan, Home Group's director of development, discusses why he believes the housing sector should make greater use of joint ventures
Converting Generation Rent to Generation Buy
Sarah White, residential marketing manager at British Gypsum, says suppliers can work with housebuilders to change the mind-set of renters and convert them into potential first time buyers
Top ten
NHBC's Land Quality Endorsement service has just celebrated its tenth anniversary. John Jones, NHBC's engineering manager, reviews LQE's work and looks ahead to the landmark projects that the team will be involved in
Affordability analysis
The affordable housing sector is undergoing some significant reforms. Suzie Mayes looks at what is happening, why and what it all means to housebuilding
Pump up the volume
Bernard Rooney became regional md of Barratt Central in 2010 but has spent almost 35 years with the volume builder. He talks to Suzie Mayes about how the business has changed over the years, what drives him and his desire to "dispel the myth of the 1980s housebuilder"
Fit for the future
NHBC has carried out an extensive review of its Key Stage Inspection system which sees the warranty provider on a recruitment drive and making fundamental changes. Ian Davis, NHBC's operations director, explains more
