Family favourites
William Davis is celebrating its second five-star customer satisfaction win. Suzie Mayes talks to its md Guy Higgins about running a family business, the company's three-year plan and its long-running apprenticeship scheme
Tools of the trade
Chris Windle speaks to the companies offering tools and machinery for the fundamentals of a housebuilder's work. Safety, strength and quick repairs are all essential
The need for SuDS
Mark MacIntosh-Watson, national engineering manager at Brett Landscaping, investigates the possible reasons for a general reluctance, to implement a broader sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) strategy
Finding the path to health and wellbeing
A new report reveals the results of a detailed survey into the attitudes of home owners and renters to health and wellbeing and the home. Saint-Gobain, which commissioned the report, joined forces with Housebuilder to bring together a panel of experts to discuss the findings and the implications for the new homes industry. Ben Roskrow listened in
Builder benefits
NHBC's Roy Clark explains how the benefits of being NHBC registered will help builders of all sizes over the coming year
Lending lifeline in uncertain times
Suzie Mayes looks at the lending landscape for developers seeking finance for their schemes. She speaks to lenders who can help SMEs in a resilient housing market
Investing in the volume builders of the future
A public/private partnership between Lloyds Bank and the Homes and Communities Agency aims to support SMEs in building new homes nationwide, looking to partner with firms who wish to grow. Ben Roskrow finds out more
It's the inside that counts
In 2014, Avant Homes embarked on a transformation of its entire business, acquiring new owners and a fresh outlook. Suzie Mayes talks to ceo Colin Lewis about the next step and why product matters so much
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
