February 2023

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In this issue

Women at work

As HBF and Women into Construction launch a site management programme for women, Suzie Mayes talks to women in housebuilding roles about their careers, experiences and addressing the industry's gender imbalance

The Interview - Chris Chiles, Elivia Homes

Chris Chiles is ceo of Elivia Homes, the former Vanderbilt and Crayfern Homes. He tells Suzie Mayes about his journey to the revitalised business, its keen design focus and plans to double in size.

Proposed green belt policy set to worsen housing crisis

Karen Charles, executive director of Boyer, says proposed revisions to the NPPF on green belt may see local authorities failing to address housing in their areas with the changes already delaying local plans.

Supreme sites

NHBC revealed its Pride in the Job Supreme winners and runners up last month, celebrating the best site managers in the country, Housebuilder reports.

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The year ahead

The industry enters 2025 with a supportive government but many challenges ahead. Suzie Mayes asks the sector what the next 12 months might bring, taking in politics, policy and the market

The Housebuilder Awards 2024

The industry honoured the winners, highly commended companies and finalists of the 20th Housebuilder Awards at the end of October. Housebuilder recaps the special night

The Interview – Wayne Douglas, City & Country

After more than 15 years at City & Country, Wayne Douglas became its managing director. He talks to Suzie Mayes about knowing the business, heritage building and growth plans

Tech update

NHBC has launched its Standards for 2025, the industry’s essential guide to housebuilding. It explains the changes it has introduced which apply from January 1st