April 2016

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In this issue

The Nottingham H.O.U.S.E

We review St Gobain’s showcase of zero carbon technology

(Lewis) Conference calls

Housing minister Brandon Lewis laid down a challenge for the industry at a lively HBF Policy conference

Having a mayor

We look at the housing policies of the candidates for London mayor

The Housebuilder interview

We meet Colin Cole, ceo of the fast growing Lioncourt Homes

Kitchen capers

A look at the appliances and furniture lighting up new home kitchens

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Easing the path for SMEs?

Suzie Mayes finds out what SME housebuilders think of the recently announced measures to support their operations. The moves are generally welcome but there are other challenges to overcome

Homes for Ukraine

Ukraine’s Housing for IDP charity is converting old buildings into homes for displaced families. Suzie Mayes finds out more

The Interview – Geoff Potton, Sigma Homes

Geoff Potton, founder and ceo of West-Sussex based Sigma Homes, talks to Suzie Mayes about the company’s decision to halt housebuilding against a harsh landscape for SMEs

Quality under pressure

NHBC Foundation’s latest report considers how housebuilders can maintain quality while working to the government's ambitious homes target