Endings and beginnings
Stephen Byfield gets wistful as he explains why the PPS name is going as the company he set up 27 years ago is incorporated into communications consultancy Newgate Communications, where he remains a partner
Tackling industry diversity
The latest research from the NHBC Foundation confirms that the UK's housebuilding industry has a largely male, ageing workforce and asks how can it attract more women and young people to the sector. NHBC's head of research and innovation Neil Smith explains all
Fit for Kings
Higgins Homes is on site with Kings Crescent, a large estate regeneration scheme in Hackney, London, which includes private homes, refurbished properties and new council homes for social rent. Suzie Mayes pays a visit to find out more about this council and resident-led development
Brexit, immigration and the UK economy
John Stewart argues that it is "highly significant" that the recent Brexit White Paper makes no mention of the manifesto commitment to keep immigration down to "tens of thousands" - and provides an update on Autumn Statement policies
Framing the green belt debate
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy the PPS Group, argues that the debate on green belt development is distorted by emotive news reports from country idylls - why not talk to young people who desperately need new homes?
In a good place
John Elliott, md of Millwood Designer Homes, is in a "nice place" with his design-led business, as it delivers on its five-year plan. Suzie Mayes talks to the down-to-earth boss about creating villages, what Brexit means to him and getting back on his bike
Building hope for the future
Habitat for Humanity is relaunching its Hope Builders campaign this year, and wants as much of the industry as possible on board. Suzie Mayes finds out about the campaign which raises funds to build homes for those in the poorest parts of the world
Best in the business
Four exceptional housebuilders have beaten back stiff competition to be crowned the UK's Supreme Winners at the NHBC's Pride in the Job 2016 gala final. Housebuilder reports
Turning things around
At the start of 2015, Katy Jordan was drafted in as the new md of Storey Homes and in a short space of time has rebooted the Milton Keynes business. Suzie Mayes talks to her about her ambitious plans, the challenges of housebuilding and why it is important to stay a local developer
Future hopes and forecasts
After a momentous 2016, Housebuilder quizzes the industry on what challenges and opportunities to expect this year. Suzie Mayes reports on the sector's hopes and predictions
