October 2016

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Britain’s Biggest Housebuilders

The 2016 Housing Market Intelligence Report will be launched at the Housing Market Intelligence conference on October 6 and will include the Top 75 housebuilder listing. HMI report editor Brian Green offers a taste of what is in the report and reveals this year’s Top 25 housebuilders

Confirmation bias

Stephen Byfield of PPS looks at the phenomenon of “confirmation bias” in which we favour facts that support our beliefs, ignoring the rest. This approach, he argues, is harming our business decisions

The Housebuilder Interview – John Anderson

John Anderson, executive director of Kier Living, talks to Suzie Mayes about his business two years after the housing division was formed, the importance of connectivity and how housebuilders should become “more disruptive”

A mutual understanding

There is a gap in understanding between planners and developers which is slowing down development and stalling decisions. Mark Smulian reports on ideas to help each understand the other better

What a waste

Mark Armstrong, national contracts manager for Electrolux brands UK & IE, explains how, with the right appliances, families and individuals can reduce food wastage

Refresh service

NHBC’s dedicated team of consultants has been busy re-shaping its range of Consultancy and Testing Services to help the industry navigate the ever changing world of Building Regulations. Product manager Mark Gouldstone gives the lowdown on what is on offer to help builders of all sizes across the UK

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HMI sees difficult times but positive signs

October’s Housing Market Intelligence Conference saw discussion of the tough economic backdrop but with hope for the government’s recently announced equity loan scheme. Suzie Mayes reports.

The Interview – Barbara Richardson, Square Roots

Barbara Richardson has been md of Square Roots, the affordable housing arm of London Square, since its Inception in 2021. She talks to Suzie Mayes about her thorough knowledge of housing, tough operating conditions and the advantages of a developer parent.

New year, new standards

NHBC will release its new Standards at the start of 2027, featuring a new chapter on costal locations. It explains more