April 2016

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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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