July/August 2022

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In this issue

Stepping stone to Future Homes

With new Building Regulations Parts F, L, O and S now in force, Suzie Mayes looks at the changes and how they are affecting SMEs

Image overhaul for a new workforce

Barbara Akinkunmi, assistant design manager at Lovell Partnerships, says the industry needs to improve its image and messaging to attract more women and young people

The Interview –Ian Jones, Backhouse

Ian Jones, md of Backhouse, talks to Suzie Mayes about leading a design-led SME that is now pursuing growth and a wider market, fulfilling the vision of the company’s late founder

Taking Pride in Quality

In June, NHBC revealed its Pride in the Job Quality Award winners. Housebuilder talks to senior regional director Paul Edwards about the meticulous awards judging and why the competition is the “Blue Ribbon Awards” of the industry

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The Interview – Legal & General Affordable Homes

Anette Simpson is Legal & General Affordable Homes’ director of development and partnerships. She talks to Suzie Mayes about quality, the role of for-profit providers and the importance of cross-sector collaboration with the focus always on the customer

The next big topic

Water is becoming a cause for concern for housebuilding – in terms of supply and usage. Suzie Mayes explores the issues and how the industry is addressing them

Comment

There has been a long wait for the Budget and it is still a few weeks away. Suzie Mayes wonders whether this time there will be good news on the demand side for the industry

HMI Conference reflects tougher operating environment

This year’s Housing Market Intelligence Conference highlighted uncertain market conditions and a government that must do more to help housebuilders. Suzie Mayes reports