An exemplar model for design codes
Roger File, chief operating officer of Blenheim Strategic Partners, explains why his business has been an early adopter of design codes
Building Regs go live
New Building Regulations Parts F, L, O and S came into force in June. Suzie Mayes finds out more
Celebrating Quality in Pride in the Job
In June, NHBC revealed its Pride in the Job Quality Award winners. Housebuilder finds out more from senior regional director Paul Edwards
The Interview - Ian Jones, Backhouse
Ian Jones is md of Backhouse, a design-led SME with plans to grow and diversify. He talks to Suzie Mayes
Two years of NHBC Accepts
NHBC’s Accepts Scheme was launched in July 2020. Almost two years on, Housebuilder finds out about its progress
The Interview - Peter Barlow, Wain Homes
Peter Barlow joined Wain Homes in 1990 as a quantity surveyor and was last year appointed ceo. He talks to Suzie Mayes
The Interview - Sue Scholfield, Vistry Western
Sue Scholfield was crowned winner of 2021’s Housebuilder Star Award. She talks to Suzie Mayes about stepping up to become Linden’s Western regional acting md
Building for Tomorrow returns live
NHBC’s Building for Tomorrow technical conferences returned to six live venues in March and April. Housebuilder was at the Leeds event
New home plans go into neutral
The requirements for water neutrality and nutrient neutrality are holding up planning permissions. Mark Smulian reports
NHBC widens the talent pool
With new homes registrations increasing in response to a strong market, NHBC is on a recruitment drive across all its disciplines
