April 2023

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The burden of regulation

The government's upcoming environmental regulations and current mitigations are in the name of ecology but have cost and supply implications for housebuilders. Suzie Mayes talks to the industry.

The Interview - Peter Blades, Deanfield Homes

Peter Blades founded Deanfield Homes after years of working for larger housebuilders. He talks to Suzie Mayes about putting an SME spin on what he has learned, standard house types and keeping promises.

Building for Tomorrow's world

NHBC's Building for Tomorrow conference series in March gave vital information on Building Regulations, customer service and other issues. Housebuilder finds out more.

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HMI sees brighter outlook but many challenges

This year’s Housing Market Intelligence Conference was conducted against a more positive backdrop than a year ago. But, as speakers showed, there are myriad issues for the new pro-housing government – and industry - to contend with. Suzie Mayes reports

Reversing the decline of SME housebuilders

Industry veteran Edwin de Silva has been supporting SME housebuilders for some time. He talks to Suzie Mayes about his latest work

The Interview Philip Jenkins, Peabody

Philip Jenkins is executive director, development of Peabody, Housebuilder’s Medium housebuilder of the year. He talks to Suzie Mayes about the housing association’s merger with Catalyst, the power of estate regeneration and what he wants from government

Savvy sustainable housebuilding

While the industry waits for clarity on upcoming regulations, Suzie Mayes explores how housebuilders are responding to the environmental agenda, tackling carbon reduction, biodiversity and water saving