November 2022

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Green partners

Chris Windle reports on how the supply industry is helping housebuilders meet their sustainability commitments in multiple aspects of the build and manufacturers’ efforts to reduce their own emissions

The Interview Stewart Lynes, Miller Homes

Stewart Lynes became chief executive of Miller Homes in March after 14 years at the business. He talks to Suzie Mayes about the journey he has seen Miller undertake, how the housebuilder has maintained the Miller family’s values and its growth plan which targets familiar regions

Busting carbon jargon

The NHBC Foundation has produced a guide to explain the often confusing language of carbon. NHBC outlines how it is helping housebuilders aid its understanding of a crucial issue

Housing market headwinds hit HMI Conference

October’s Housing Market Intelligence Conference saw speakers express the uncertainty and change the industry is experiencing as well as the rest of the UK. Ben Roskrow and Suzie Mayes report

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SWOT shows industry in turmoil

Following a trying 12 months for housebuilders, this year’s SWOT analysis exposes the desperate state of some in the industry as consumer confidence nosedives and viability issues overwhelm. Ben Roskrow reveals the many Threats and Weaknesses the industry currently faces while searching for the Strengths and Opportunities

Time to give average prices the index finger

Matt Fleming, executive chairman at the Henry Agency, is launching a new house price index. He explains why he believes it will be better than what we have now

The Interview – Paul Turner, NHBC

After his first year as chief executive of NHBC, Paul Turner talks to Ben Roskrow about his plans to ensure the 90-year-old business is still around in another 90 years, supporting customers and consumers

HBF Viewpoint

Catherine Williams, HBF’s planning director, welcomes the publication of the National Planning Policy Framework. But certain changes since the draft version have weakened the intended “rules-based” approach. And SMEs are not as supported as they could be