September 2022

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SWOT shows resilience in a sea of challenges

This year’s SWOT analysis – featuring the views of an expert panel – reveals that the industry is faced with a wide range of Threats. But, as Ben Roskrow reports, resilience and adaptability are to the fore to face down these challenges

Grid space at a premium

Following the news that a lack of additional electrical capacity has effectively paused housebuilding in west London, Suzie Mayes asks the industry what it is experiencing as the country transitions to electric

Quality training

NHBC can now offer housebuilders a range of training. Head of commercial services Darryl Stewart talks to Suzie Mayes about how the business can help the industry

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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