May 2023

In this issue

The Interview - Mark White, Bargate Homes

Mark White became md of Bargate Homes in 2021 after joining the SME at its inception. He talks to Suzie Mayes about customers, Help to Buy and why he is keeping housebuilding local.

How to thrive on BHG

Adam Ralph of Greenbelt Group states the case for adopting onsite biodiversity solutions that deliver long term stewardship right now.

Getting ready for net zero

Suzie Mayes reports on how housebuilders are preparing for the Future Homes Standard in two years and some of the issues to overcome.

Green supply

Chris Windle looks at the manufacturers helping housebuilders gear up for net zero ready homes and other elements of the environmental agenda.

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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